Tim Siddiq was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan. Because of the communist war, he and his family moved to his mother’s hometown of Indianapolisin 1979. While a student at Ball State University, he worked at Merchandise Warehouse on weekends and summer breaks. Merchandise Warehouse was founded by his Grandfather, Howard Foley, in 1951.Tim soon realized that warehousing ran in his blood and decided to work for the family business after graduating fromBall State University in 1993. Working his way up from warehouseman to President and CEO, he is proud to say he has spent time working in every department of the company.Tim was promoted to the position of President and CEO in 2008, which successfully maintained the family atmosphere and culture set in place by his Uncle, Don Foley, Sr. Since taking over the role of President and CEO, Merchandise Warehouse implemented leading edge technology in their award winning 2016 freezer addition. Tim’s detailed and customer focused management style has enabled tremendous growth the last three years, including the 159,000 sq. ft. expansion of refrigerated space in Pendleton, Indiana.Tim and his wife, Karmen, have been married since 1995 and have been blessed with 5 children.Tim and his family are actively involved in their local community and church. Merchandise Warehouse is a sponsor of Rise Against Hunger and actively participates in supporting a number of local projects and organizations, and food banks. When not coaching soccer,Tim enjoys spending his time fishing and hunting.