Timpte, Inc. Welcomes Tim Carpenter as President & CEO
David City, NE – Timpte, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Carpenter as the new President & CEO, effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Tim will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and operation of all aspects of the company.
Carpenter is a native to Nebraska, growing up just north of Timpte’s David City headquarters in Columbus, Nebraska, and is a graduate from University of Nebraska (UNL). During his time at UNL, Tim was part of the 1994, 1995, and 1997 National Championship Husker football team.
Tim brings with him several years of leadership experience, particularly in Operations. His most recent position was Chief Operating Officer at Lincoln Industries, where he held full P&L responsibilities for plants located in Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Mexico. Tim played a key role in integrating new acquisitions into the Lincoln Industries culture, and he developed operational strategies supporting growth and profitability on a site-by-site basis.
Prior to his time at Lincoln Industries, Tim held various leadership roles at Pella Corporation, further enhancing his expertise in organizational management and strategic leadership.
Over the last few months, Tim worked closely with Dale Jones’, Timpte’s current President & CEO, immersing himself in the business, understanding the company culture and gaining insights into the overall organizational structure.
"We are excited to welcome Tim Carpenter to the Timpte family. His extensive leadership experience, particularly in Operations, aligns perfectly with our company's goals and values. We are confident that under Tim's leadership, Timpte will continue to thrive and achieve new heights," said Jones.
Dale Jones will continue his active role on the Timpte Board of Directors, and day-to-day management of Timpte’s subsidiary company, Thunderstone Manufacturing, located in Lincoln, Nebraska while overseeing the development of the new Lincoln Manufacturing Facility scheduled to open in early 2025.
About Timpe, Inc.
Serving the transportation industry since 1884, Timpte is the #1 selling dry bulk commodity trailer in North America. Headquartered in David City, Nebraska, Timpte trailers are sold and serviced by a network of 10 factory-direct Customer Support Centers located throughout the Midwest and over 30 authorized Dealers with facilities based throughout the rest of North America. Timpte represents American craftsmanship and innovation at its finest. We are proud to designate each new manufactured trailer as Made in America. Learn more at https://timpte.com/.
