Tim has a 40-plus-year history in the development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of processes in both emerging and established industries. He has particular experience in the research and application of Materials Engineering technology, to rotating electromagnetic automotive components with BorgWarner; rare-earth metal casting at Delco Remy Div. of GM; rare earth magnet product development and production with Magnequench International; and lead-acid and lithium-ion battery manufacturing with Delphi. Tim graduated from the University-Industry Co-Op program through the Purdue School of Materials Engineering. He and his wife Mary live in nearby Pendleton.