U of I Business & Industry Services

BIS Instructors/Consultants

Tim de Bord

Tim de Bord is a Senior Consultant for BIS.

Tim has over thirty years of experience in consulting and managing companies.  He has held prior positions, which include: President/Owner, Senior Management Consultant, Corporate Vice-President, Director of Operations, and National Director.

His accomplishments include the following:  several successful start-ups, numerous company turnarounds as a Business Process Consultant, and management of the organizational development function for the twelfth largest CPA firm in the U.S.

Tim holds BS and BA degrees in Business and Psychology.  In addition, Tim holds two masters' degrees: one in Industrial and Labor Relations and the other in National Security from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

"Tim's vast experience coupled with his direct style allows him to keep the group focused and engaged. He also brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and lightheartedness to the group. He has spent the time to learn the organizational structure, culture, and decision-making body of our company, which has allowed him great insight into our challenges."

Jackie Streid, Director of Training & Education, Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency