Tim Hough, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Lawson Products, I lead the strategic direction of technology initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, digital transformation, and customer experience. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies that support our inventory management solutions and supply chain operations. My role involves driving innovation, overseeing IT infrastructure, and ensuring the scalability of our technology platforms to support growth and maintain Lawson's industry-leading service levels, including 97% of orders shipped within one day.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Saint Louis, Mo, Us

Current engagements:* CIO role for a technology enabled legal services provider.* Assisting Fort Worth based healthcare company grow and manage their business. * Working with Chicago based start up to develop software for the automotive sector. * Managing the development of version 3 of a mental health application that is already in the market. Successfully completed engagements:* Assisted Texas based investment company with acquisition due diligence specifically around the IT security of a company they may acquire.* Managing execution of a Transition Services Agreement for an acquisition made by a Fort Worth based Private Equity firm. * Creation of nearshore development organization to develop software for PMCG clients* Performing Business Intelligence audit for California based distribution company* Assisted New York based consulting firm with ideation and product visioning sessions.* Assisting Texas based health care company to deliver version 2 of their cutting edge application to market while evaluating people and processes and making recommendations for improvement* Assisting New York based consulting firm with business advisory services* Assisting Texas based start-up with business and technology advisory services* Assisting Kansas based not for profit with an architecture and process review* Assisting California based distribution company with an architecture audit for a recently implemented ERP platform.* Assisting private equity investment company to develop transition services agreement for potential acquisition.* Working with a Houston based legal services firm to structure their technology and products teams for success.

Headwater Operations (HOPS) works directly with LKCM Headwater portfolio companies to identify and resolve operational issues. Over the past year we have worked with portfolio companies on the following projects:* Due diligence and carve out of a division of a global company into a stand alone entity.* Performing CIO duties for a technology enabled portfolio company* Perform due diligence on multiple acquisition targets

Linthicum, Md, Us

ZeroedIn Technologies offers a comprehensive people analytics and data management platform designed to merge people data with business data for a unified source of truth. The platform is tailored to provide personalized views for every role within an organization, accommodating multiple data sources and formats with included data management services. ZeroedIn emphasizes a white-glove concierge service, ensuring high-level support and assistance. Their offerings include the capability to survey employees, consolidate results, and analyze them in the context of business data, facilitating a deep understanding of workforce dynamics and their impact on business outcomes. This approach empowers organizations to make informed decisions based on predictive talent and business indicators, leveraging artificial intelligence within HR processes to optimize budgeting, planning, and strategic initiatives.

Issy Les Moulineaux, Fr

I currently am the global head of technology for the Beta Business Strategic Initiative, a missive formed to solidify Sodexo’s international market presence for the next 10 years. As a leader in this group, I generate new, competitive products and services for the Sodexo brand. I have also accomplished the following:☛ Process Development: Recommended a Hack-a-thon process for the selection of the projects global development partner.☛ Market Research and Analysis: Interviewed participants on five continents to establish potential options for business expansion. Determined new products and services through selection of international research firm.

Issy Les Moulineaux, Fr

As the strategist and visionary for a $40 million company providing SaaS technology and services to more than 200 clients across the world, I streamlined internal operations and improved client satisfaction with customized technology and platforms. I trained and guided Sodexo directors and IT staff in the implementation of new systems and analyzed wellbeing partnerships and other strategic alliances. Below, you will find a small sampling of my achievements in this position:☛ Mergers and Acquisitions: I facilitated Inspirus’ sale to and full alignment with Sodexo with virtually no increase in the product timeline. Later, I fully assimilated a new wellbeing partner into the Inspirus product line in less than nine months. ☛ Leadership and Training: I guided IT and other employees throughout the organization, including instructing the global Sodexo technology team on how to employ Agile methodology.

Fort Worth, Us

As Partner and SVP I serve as a strategic agent for change and drive the continuing upgrade and refinement of the IT organization to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives while maintaining strict cost controls. I also play a key role in new product development by identifying new business opportunities, envisioning and developing new products and directing the Product Ownership team. As well I provide day to day management of the professional solutions organization which is responsible for pre-sales and on-boarding of the Inspirus i365 software platform. Some notable contributions achieved by my teams and organization include:★ Developing a project team and project plan to rescue a mission critical project that was six months behind schedule and $750K over budget and deliver it on time and on budget.★ Partnering with my Accounting and Operations Counterparts to establish a technology roadmap and eliminate any pain points that existed within their functional areas. ★ Working closely with the President of the company to establish and execute a new pricing model for a specific product line that had become unprofitable. ★ Teaming with my Sales Counterpart to establish an Analytics Tool that cuts five days per month off of the sales reporting process.★ Saving the organization over $4M by restructuring contractor agreements and moving specific functions to in-house staff. ★ Creating and executing a successful offshore development strategy that increased organization productivity by 100% while reducing costs by $1M per year. ★ Establishing infrastructure and software development plans to handle capacities of over 4 million users annually. ★ Creating and executing a successful business strategy that brought various business units into my direct supervision.

Fort Worth, Us

I served as principal of a technology enterprise delivering software and infrastructure to over 3 million consumers annually. I aligned strategic objectives with financial goals through the invention and continued growth of technology and successfully utilized design-thinking methodology. Just a few of my successes in this role were:☛ Operations Control: I saved the company $4 million by revamping contractor agreements and assigning previously outsourced tasks to in-house departments, and saved another $800,000 per year by negotiating a managed hosting and outsource arrangement with OpSource, Inc.☛ Competitive Enhancement: I devised a Human Capital Management application that consolidated all HR tasks into one simple step, thus placing the product – and company – far ahead of its competitors.☛ Mergers and Acquisitions: I procured a premium-value sale of Diamond H Recognition to Sodexo through lean expenses.

Dallas, Tx, Us

I led a $15 billion Fortune 200 enterprise offering homebuilding, mortgages, home insurance, and other financial services. I oversaw all new home sales and support systems, supervised the data store used for all construction and homebuilding report generation upgrading, and applied an organizational structure that combined industry best practices with IT practices of larger partner companies. Among my achievements with Centex are:☛ Budget Control: I netted the company over $3 Million in savings by consolidating the number of tools utilized by employees nationwide and providing the necessary training for leveraging these tools.☛ Team Leadership: I converted the perception of the entire Centex IT organization from poor to good within first six months of the Director position with the creation and execution of a strategic customer service and communication plan. I developed a feedback mechanism that allowed team members to connect directly to their customers and carried out a leadership training program that resulted in better teamwork among functional areas.

Doctorate, Business Psychology

Master'S Degree, Applied Analytics

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration - Information Systems