Tangram Announces Kimberly Wiggs Has Been Promoted To K-12 Education Area of Practice Leader

# Tangram Promotes Kimberly Wiggs to K-12 Education Practice Leader

Tangram Interiors has promoted Kimberly Wiggs to K-12 Area of Practice Leader, positioning the company to expand its presence in the education market. Wiggs brings a unique combination of sales expertise and educational background to her new role.

## From Classroom to Commercial Design

Wiggs joined Tangram as a Sales Executive in 2016, where she quickly established herself as a trusted client advocate. Her approach centered on understanding project scope and delivering solutions that exceeded expectations. Working alongside internal teams in customer service, design, and project management, she ensured seamless project delivery from initial consultation through completion.

Her success in building lasting partnerships within the architecture and design community, along with project management and commercial real estate professionals, made her a natural choice for this expanded leadership role.

## Educational Foundation Meets Industry Expertise

What sets Wiggs apart is her authentic connection to education. She holds a degree as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and taught elementary students in Madrid, Spain. She also maintains a TESOL certificate from California, which prepares professionals to teach English to speakers of other languages.

This classroom experience provides invaluable insight into how learning environments actually function. "Combining my experience in education and building active learning classrooms and environments within Tangram allows me to exercise my greatest passions," Wiggs explains. "I hope to continue to expand my knowledge and expertise while sharing my joy for Education with my colleagues."

## Leading K-12 Market Expansion

In her new role, Wiggs will focus on several key areas:

- **Team Development**: Leading recruitment and training for new inside sales team members - **Market Presence**: Developing Tangram's visibility and reputation in the K-12 sector - **Manufacturer Relations**: Strengthening partnerships with education-focused furniture and design manufacturers - **Strategic Alignment**: Identifying and pursuing K-12 opportunities that align with Tangram's capabilities

"We look forward to growing our K-12 education division with Kimberly at the forefront," says Amber Jones, Vice President of Sales and Education for Tangram. "Her business and education acumen make her a powerhouse leader and we are excited to continue supporting her leadership in this field."

## Understanding Today's Learning Environments

Wiggs' teaching background gives her firsthand knowledge of classroom dynamics and learning philosophies. This perspective is crucial as schools increasingly recognize the connection between physical environment and educational outcomes. Modern learning spaces need to support diverse teaching methods, from traditional instruction to collaborative project work and individual study.

The K-12 market presents unique challenges that differ from corporate environments. Durability requirements, safety considerations, budget constraints, and the need to accommodate different age groups all factor into successful educational design projects.

## Growing Tangram's Educational Impact

As a Steelcase flagship dealer and leading commercial interior solutions provider in Southern California, Tangram serves clients across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, and Fresno counties. The company's comprehensive approach includes multiple business units beyond core contract furniture: custom furniture, flooring, audio-visual integration, architectural walls, and project management services.

This integrated capability is particularly valuable in educational projects, where coordination across multiple trades and systems is essential for successful outcomes. Wiggs' promotion reflects Tangram's commitment to deepening its expertise in specialized markets while maintaining the collaborative, people-focused culture that drives innovation.

For design professionals working in the education sector, having a partner who truly understands both the business and educational sides of project development can make the difference between a functional space and one that truly enhances learning outcomes.