As an executive, it can feel lonely at the top of your organization, like you have to have all the answers to every challenge your company faces. With Headwater Operations (HOPS), we provide expert insight and trusted counsel so that you can feel confident in your decisions and your teams.Tim Hough is an operating partner for HOPS. A seasoned executive with almost four decades of growing and optimizing companies, Tim is a champion of business leaders. He has dedicated his life to helping businesses and their leaders succeed. From local companies to global corporations, Tim has been an advocate for those struggling at the top of their field. Today, almost every business requires technology to survive and succeed. Tim’s extensive experience leading technology and information systems and their teams for companies of all sizes – while understanding IT’s role and impact on the entire company’s ecosystem – makes him an ideal resource for any leader grappling with any aspect of business operations.Prior to working for HOPS, Tim established his own consultancy that focused on helping organizations tackle management and technology issues. Previous to that, Tim was with Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services, where he held roles such as beta business global technology and operations lead; CIO and SVP of technology; and partner and SVP of solutions. Before Sodexo, he was director, vice president, and CIO of Centex, Inc. in Dallas, as well as several other executive-level roles in Dallas, Chicago, and St. Louis, MO.Tim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management Information Systems and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Informatics, both from St. Louis University, and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Between his education and his business background working in a variety of industries supporting companies throughout every business lifecycle, Tim’s mission is to help leaders thrive and companies excel.