Tanner Creech

Unlocking Opportunities in Technology Contracting

Navigating the Intersection of Law & Innovation

Results driven professional with a tech-savvy background, seeking a dynamic role within a leading technology company. Leveraging my Midwest roots and robust work ethic, I aim to contribute significantly to the success of projects within the technology sector.

My adeptness in navigating legal principles enhances my problem-solving skills, allowing for the creation of efficient and effective solutions.

My proudest achievement lies in fostering enduring relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.

Eager to bring a unique blend of technical expertise, legal acumen, and relationship-building to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking technology company.

What folks are saying about Tanner

Hardworking & Motivated

“I think it is very important to work with someone that you respect and enjoy – someone who motivates you and also keeps you in check. Tanner is one of those co-workers. We collaborated extremely well, and his hard work inspired me to push myself. He is motivating, willing to learn, and has specific strengths that every legal team needs. These attributes in conjunction with his incredible kindness will be an asset to any legal team.”

Veronica Hernandez

Senior Corporate Counsel, Palo Alto Networks

Ethical & Dedicated Leader

“I was Tanner’s manager at DLT Solutions and TD Synnex Public Sector for a period that spanned three years. During our time together, Tanner displayed a level of analytical thought and creativity that is rare for an attorney with level of experience. His writing and technical skills are exemplary, and he is self-motivated, conscientious, and highly ethical individual.

Tanner has natural leadership skills that are demonstrated by the care and attention he gives to his colleagues, particularly those who are in more junior roles. He is dedicated to his craft and is invaluable in urgent situations or when the workload becomes overwhelming. In summary, any organization would be fortunate to have Tanner join their team and I wish him the very best of luck going forward.”

Elizabeth White

Director of Federal Contracts, Avaya

Creative & Responsive

“I had the pleasure of working with Tanner in a fast paced, sales-oriented work environment focused on selling complex IT to a heavily regulated and complex customer set – public sector. Tanner was always responsive to his constituents, found creative ways to solve contract and legal problems and managed to bring order and calm to an otherwise complex process. He is highly ethical, has a focus on details, and remains cordial and engaged in all his dealings with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. I would recommend Tanner without hesitation.”

Scott Needleman
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Mythics Corporation

Courteous & Knowledgeable

“We worked with Tanner in his capacity as Contract Compliance Officer for the Ryan White Grant for St. Louis, Missouri. He was always courteous, conscientious, knowledgeable, responsive to our inquires and helpful with our problems. Working under everchanging circumstances, he was able to adapt and consistently maintain a professional attitude.”

Keith Mosier
Office Manager, Food Outreach, Inc.

Partnership & Collaboration

“As a community-based non-profit with contracts with our local public health department, Tanner turned what could have been a daunting task to one of true partnership and collaboration. As the St. Louis City Department of Health’s Contract Compliance Officer, he minimized the bureaucracy associated with government entities and facilitated lucid communications that resulted in the delivery of sufficient and timely public health services to the community.”

Erise Williams, Jr., MPH
President & CEO, Williams & Associates, Inc.

Experience

Compact Information Systems, LLC dba Deep Sync
  • Oversee a wide range of legal, compliance, and contractual matters supporting data-driven marketing and technology operations.
  • Drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements—including data licensing, SaaS, and partnership contracts—while ensuring adherence to evolving privacy and data protection frameworks (CCPA, GDPR, and state-level regulations).
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with product, sales, and executive teams to manage risk, structure compliant data flows, and enable scalable business growth in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
TD Synnex Public Sector
  • Corporate Counsel & Team Lead – November 2023 – April 2025
  • Provided legal advice and guidance to the organization, its departments, and internal stakeholders on a wide range of issues within the public sector industry including but not limited to vendor, channel, and direct customer agreements; 
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts, policies, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws; 
  • Kept up to date on changes in the law and regulations and communicated them to relevant stakeholders; 
  • Ensured that the organizations is compliant with laws and regulations, including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (“DFARS”), and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and requirement;
  • Assessed, managed, and advised on legal risk mitigation strategies; 
  • Conducted internal investigations, audits, and reviews as necessary; and 
  • Supported the organization’s corporate governance, ethics, and digital transformation programs.  
Tech Data Corporation
  • Contracts Manager II & Team Lead – March 2022 – November 2023
  • Oversaw activities within a team, deciding how to approach tasks, and organizing team initiatives; 
  • Distributed information to team members and internal stakeholders; responsible for keeping track of and structuring various tasks, employees, and documents; 
  • Created, analyzed, negotiated and executed a variety of agreements for various transactions; 
  • Built and maintained relationships with internal and external key personnel; 
  • Assisted in creation and maintenance of regulatory compliance such as International Trade Agreement Regulations (“ITAR”); and 
  • Analyzed contract related issues and provided guidance based on regulatory requirements and mutually beneficial and business-oriented solutions. 
     
DLT Solutions, LLC
  • Contracts Manager I – April 2019 – January 2022
  • Effectively reviewed, negotiated, and managed software, hardware, and service contracts; 
  • Experience with federal contracting vehicles and other large GWACs including but not limited to, OMNIA, GSA Schedules, NASA SEWP V, and IDIQ; 
  • Coordinated the review of potential new partnerships, teaming and subcontracting opportunities, and response to solicitations internally and with potential vendors or suppliers; and 
  • Prepared contract brief, deliverables, reports and modifications, summarizing contractual requirements for internal and external stakeholders.  
R3PREZ3NT
  • Business Development Manager – February 2019 – November 2020
  • Engaged with new partners, sponsors, players, and businesses; 
  • Analyzed the Esports market, the wants and needs of teams, sponsors, and players and presents business decks for external partners and valuable analytical reports for internal stakeholders. 
City of St. Louis Department of Health
  • Contract Compliance Officer – March 2017 – April 2018
  • Developed Request for Proposals, contracts, and policies in cooperation with the Grants Administrator, that are compliant with legislation and policies of the funding agent(s); 
  • Utilized data to inform technical assistance needs for providers. Served as the lead for all contract monitoring activities including fiscal, programmatic, quality and chart audits;   
  • Negotiated, reviewed, drafted, and executed contracts for compliance with insurance, bonding, licenses, taxes, and related areas;
  • Developed and implemented a Risk Assessment Tool to aid the city’s representatives in selecting contracts; and
  • Coordinated and attended meetings as a city representative. Prepared for and conducted preproposal conferences.  
Office of the Governor of Rhode Island – Governor Lincoln Chafee

• Intern – Summer 2011

Gathered and organized critical background materials for policy analysts and senior staff for quick and efficient review by the Governor.

Office of the Governor – Rhode Island – Governor Donald Carcieri

• Office of Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Intern – Summer 2010

• Gathered and organized critical background materials for policy analysts and senior staff for quick and efficient review by the Governor.

• Analyzed and tracked grants and loans in the State of Rhode Island that derived from President Obama’s 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.

Gubernatorial Campaign – John Robitaille for Governor

• Campaign Volunteer – Summer 2010

Education & Certifications

Attorney & Counsel

License No. 75217 issued by the Supreme Court of Missouri, April 2023.

Creighton University School of Law

Juris Doctor, August 2014 – May 2016.

Nebraska Office of Conflict Resolution

Mediator, Spring 2016.

Electronic Notary Public

License No. 22433832, Issued by the Missouri Secretary of State, April 2022 – April 2026.

Creighton University School of Law: The Werner Institute

Master of Science, Negotiation & Dispute Resolution, (M.S., N.D.R.) – Incomplete (26 of 32 Credits). May 2015 – May 2016.

Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIUE)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science, Minor in Business Administration. August 2011 – May 2014.

Additional resources

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