Tim joined Search Dog Network in 2009 as a ground team member.  Holding a SAR TECH II certification, he has participated in searches as a flanker/navigator, base operations, ground team member, and sonar operator.

Previously related work includes service with the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the Brazos County Disaster Volunteer Academy. During the response to hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike, he served in the emergency operations center (EOC).

Since graduating from Texas A&M in 1998, he has been employed as a software consultant for a local company.