09/01/2026
C.J. Hughes Construction is pleased to announce that Tara Nicholson has joined the company as Vice President – Strategy & Growth.
Tara brings more than 16 years of experience across the energy, utility, engineering, construction, and infrastructure industries. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles spanning strategic growth, client development, technical services, workforce solutions, and business operations, working with major organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In her new role, Tara will focus on C.J. Hughes’ continued growth and long-term strategy, including expanding key client relationships, developing new customers and markets, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening the company’s position across the energy and infrastructure industries.
Tara brings a unique ability to connect the technical, operational, and business sides of an organization. Her experience working across multiple areas of the industry provides a broad perspective on both the challenges customers face and the opportunities available to help solve them.
“Tara brings tremendous industry knowledge, relationships, energy, and strategic perspective to C.J. Hughes,” said Chuck Austin, President of C.J. Hughes. “She understands our industry, understands our customers, and knows how to turn relationships and opportunities into long-term growth. We’re excited to have her as part of the leadership team and to see what we can build together.”
Tara’s addition reflects C.J. Hughes’ continued investment in strategic growth, strong customer relationships, and positioning the company for its next chapter.
Please join us in welcoming Tara to C.J. Hughes.