Tara McArthur Higbee
VP, Culture & Community | Tranont
Tara McArthur Higbee has spent nearly a decade overseeing the interconnected domains of culture, employee engagement, human resources, recruiting and community initiatives at Tranont. She supports the company’s 90 employees and over 35,000 associates across four countries with a management philosophy focused on leading by example.
Tara’s strategic approach to talent development is exemplified by The Tranont Way leadership program. This comprehensive 10-week training cycle equips department heads with practical management skills and growth tools through interactive, action-based seminars. This investment in leadership capability has contributed to Tranont’s remarkable 69 percent revenue growth over the past five years while maintaining an industry-defying employee turnover rate of just 1.1 percent in Q4 2024.
“Tara truly embodies the heart and soul of Tranont,” says Russell Losee, co-founder and COO. “Every decision she makes, every suggestion she offers, every hour she dedicates — both in and out of the office — reflects her unwavering commitment to Tranont’s mission.”
This commitment extends beyond internal operations to community impact through the “Lift Where You Live” Foundation (LWYL), which Tara built from the ground up. Under her leadership, LWYL campaigns have touched 32 million lives.
What truly distinguishes Tara’s leadership is her “seek to understand” approach. She has created a feedback-driven culture focused on continuous organizational improvement through consistent employee surveys, evaluations and reviews. This responsive leadership has led to an impressive 4.4 out of 5 employee satisfaction score.
Through her holistic vision of corporate culture, Tara demonstrates that organizational excellence emerges when companies prioritize both employee development and community engagement.
