SRNS leaders recognized for mentorship, self-advocacy, and advancing gender equality in supply chain

Tammy Rimes, SRNS Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations and Programs; Lisa Tanner, SRNS Small Business Liaison Officer and Senior Manager of Supply Chain Excellence; and Elizabeth Wooten, SRNS Contracts and Supply Chain Management Business Manager.

Tanner, Rimes, and Wooten were recognized for their efforts supporting the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) missions at the Savannah River Site (SRS).

“I’m thrilled to see these talented leaders recognized for their exceptional work,” said Jay Johnson, SRNS Deputy Senior Vice President of Business Services. “Their contributions have made a lasting impact on our operations and continue to inspire the next generation of women in supply chain.”

Staci Peters, SRNS Senior Vice President of Business Services, said, “I have witnessed amazing efforts made by these women to transform how we do business, whether through warehouse innovation, streamlining business processes or finding innovative ways to expand the work we do with small businesses. They are not only steering the course but also redefining the future of supply chain at SRNS.”

Tanner was named ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pioneer’ for her work in small business contracting and diversity in supply chain. Responsible for over $2 billion in acquisitions, she plays a key role in increasing SRNS’ spend with diverse suppliers by $125 million in FY24— with more than 60% of that spend directed toward underrepresented businesses.

When asked about her goals for FY25, Tanner said, “I hope to further diversify supply chain pipelines, address biases in supplier selection, and support career advancement for women in supply chain.”

Rimes was recognized as a ‘Workforce Innovator’ for her leadership in materials management, inventory control, and government asset disposition. She leads an organization of over 150 employees, manages an annual budget of $20 million, and has overseen multi-million-dollar projects, including a successful inventory transition and property disposition effort to support SRNS’ future missions with NNSA.

“Success in supply chain goes beyond moving goods from point A to point B; it’s about connecting people, processes and possibilities,” said Rimes. “This achievement also serves as a reminder that success is not only built on our strengths, but also on the wisdom and support of the mentors who have guided us to new heights.”

Rimes pioneered SRNS’ first cloud-based chemical inventory management system and launched the Supply Chain Management Apprenticeship Program to develop the next generation of supply chain professionals.

Wooten was named a ‘Rising Star’ for her work in procurement policy, subcontractor management, and sustainable acquisition programs. In FY25, she will work with NNSA to establish a library of NNSA and DOE contractor procurement policies to expedite benchmarking and improve efficiencies across the Complex. She will also explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in procurement for change management.

“Having strong female role models has been invaluable to my career and personal life,” said Wooten. “It's a privilege to embody and demonstrate the values and leadership qualities that they have instilled in me.

I hope this recognition inspires more women to pursue leadership roles within their respective fields.”Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.