Tim is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio as well as San Antonio College. Prior to joining the San Antonio Zoo in December 2014, Tim had a 24-year career in the theme park industry, and has been part of the opening of several theme parks including Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Parque Plaza Sésamo in Monterrey, Mexico, Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida and most recently Aquatica Waterpark in San Antonio, Texas.
He currently serves as the CEO and Executive Director for the San Antonio Zoo and Will Smith Zoo School. Tim leads a team of nine vice presidents who together oversee more than 500 employees, 600 volunteers and care for a multitude of animal species, some of which are threatened or endangered. Tim’s vision to take San Antonio Zoo to new heights began with investing $5 million into upgrading and renovating more than 100 animal habitats in his first two years. The most dramatic first improvements were the opening of a new home for giraffes, expanding and improving the elephant habitat, and redesigning and expanding the African lion habitat. In January 2018, Will Smith Zoo School opened on its new campus, becoming the largest nature based preschool in the country and the largest investment in the society’s history. Tim serves on board of several organizations, including the International Elephant Foundation, Zoo Conservation Outreach Group, San Antonio Tourism Council, Texas Travel Industry Association, UTSA Alumni Association, and Young Presidents Organization’s San Antonio chapter.
While away from the “office,” Tim cheers on the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys, and he enjoys traveling with his wife Jennifer and children.