about us

Twelve Procurement offers a highly differentiated approach to FF&E procurement. Our founder has a unique and well rounded background with experience in FF&E procurement, accounting and audit; business process improvement and risk advisory consulting. We leverage this distinct skillset to deliver highly optimized purchasing solutions that provide maximum value to our clients.

Dana Chipouras, Founder + Principal

Dana is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She has a reputation as a go to partner for FF&E procurement with both hotel ownership groups with portfolios across all major brands as well as single owner boutique hotels, restaurants, country clubs and casinos. Throughout her career, she has developed strong relationships with many trusted high quality vendors.

Although she has many years of FF&E procurement experience, her unique background prior to working in the industry has positioned her extremely well to excel at her current role. Dana holds a BA in Finance and Accounting and started her career at EY, a "big four” accounting firm. She has a background in internal audit, risk advisory, business process improvement and redesign and transforming low performing business units (including the procurement function) of fortune 500 companies to operate more effectively and efficiently. Dana also spent several years working for a world renowned hospitality group, playing a key role in their IPO process and successful listing on the NYSE. With her diverse background, she is able to better understand and address clients and their stakeholders varied needs earning her a reputation as an innovative leader in hospitality FF&E procurement.