Polly began her early environmental career in the power industry before moving into manufacturing and textiles. In 1993, Ms. Vann established V-tech Environmental Services. As the business emerged from a shoe-string, start-up company to a sustainable entrepreneurial enterprise, Ms. Vann moved the business from her home to an executive suite in Lubbock, Texas. V-tech Environmental Services is a two- time recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award in Washington D.C. in 2009 and 2011. V-tech was also recognized by the Governor’s Small Business Forums State of Texas Small Business Award Winner in 2013. Polly has served on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, South Plains Tech Prep, Base Restoration Advisory Committee, American Society of Safety Engineers, Air & Waste Management Association, and Reese Technology Center.