After enlisting in the US Marine Corps in July 2005, Tim served with 3/2 Lima Co.'s weapons platoon, deploying to Al-Anbar province, Iraq, from July 2006 to February 2007. During this time, he conducted vehicle and foot patrols to secure villages and trained with the Iraqi Army for a period of three months. Tim earned a Combat Action Ribbon, a meritorious promotion to Lance Corporal, and a Navy Unit Commendation.
Upon returning, he joined the 3/2 Scout Sniper Platoon, deploying again for reconnaissance missions during the Iraq surge. Tim was meritoriously promoted to Corporal for his actions. Following this deployment, he was stationed at Stone Bay Rifle Range until his EAS in June 2009.
After leaving the Marines, Tim pursued R/HVAC studies in college and transitioned to roles on luxury yachts, commercial cruise liners, pharmaceutical plants, and industrial buildings. Recently, Tim joined Brown University as an Applications Engineer, where he works closely with staff, faculty, and the Department of Sustainability across their 243 buildings.