Tim
Augustine

Tim brings executive leadership and board governance experience, distinguished by a combination of operational rigor, strategic foresight, and practical problem solving. A U.S. Air Force veteran with advanced training in Mergers & Acquisitions from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, Tim operates at the intersection of disciplined execution and forward-looking strategy. He is known for guiding organizations through complexity, translating growth challenges into clear, actionable pathways that drive scalability, enterprise value, and long-term resilience.

As a corporate leader and board advisor, Tim has built a reputation for delivering impact across transformational moments, whether leading mergers and acquisition integration, repositioning companies in evolving markets, or scaling businesses in capital-intensive industries. His industry experience spans community and real-estate development, renewable energy, and software technology, where he has consistently driven innovation, cultural respect, operational scalability, and strategic expansion. Equally adept in governance and execution, Tim brings a people strategy mindset to the boardroom, strengthening oversight while providing pragmatic, people-first insights that accelerate growth, decision-making and risk mitigation.

Tim is a recognized thought leader in organizational transformation and the future of work. He champions high-performance cultures by aligning talent strategy with business objectives, integrating multigenerational workforces, and leading through change with clarity and purpose. His ability to balance innovation with scalability, has positioned him as a trusted advisor to executives and boards navigating disruption.

Executive Leadership at Atwell

Tim is the Chief Corporate Officer and Partner of Atwell, a national consulting, engineering, and construction management firm. Ranked #70 on ENR’s Top 500 AEC Design Firms in the country and is recognized by Zweig in its Top 10 “Best Firms to Work For” and fastest growing “Hot Firm” lists, Atwell supports the asset development lifecycle in such industries as real-estate and community development, commercial and digital infrastructure, power and hydrocarbons.

With more than 25 years of corporate leadership and board governance experience, Tim supports Atwell’s strategic direction and culture.

Driving Growth & Expansion

Created and implemented a scalable growth framework redefining the business purpose, urgent industry positioning, solution services , resource allocation, operational systems, succession planning, driven by culture throughout journey.

Tim has championed significant growth driven by a balanced approach that combines strong organic expansion with a disciplined M&A strategy. At his core, he believes in a people-first philosophy, investing in talent, culture, and leadership to fuel sustainable performance. This foundation is complemented by a clear understanding of the “why” behind each acquisition, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives rather than short-term gains. By focusing on a scalable integration model that thoughtfully unifies people, projects, and processes, teams are able to capture synergies efficiently while preserving the strengths that made each addition valuable in the first place.

Culture & People Strategy

Driving a people centric growth strategy, Tim champions organizational performance evaluation and improvement, organizational design, team formation and culture marketing strategies.

He has led M&A due diligence and integration efforts to align cultural uniqueness with effective communication design and implementation.

Tim has guided human capital planning, Strategic business planning design and facilitation. He has led steering committees with the future of work mapping and planning and integrating remote and hybrid work effectiveness.

Tim has served as an executive coach, steering leadership styles toward cultural effectiveness and impact.

Leadership
& Governance

Tim brings strong leadership, advisory and board experience having served on the Board of Directors for Atwell, RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture, PHC, Open Heart Magic and Delta Sigma Pi National Leadership Foundation.

He is a US Air Force Veteran, an MBA graduate of Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a graduate of the Harvard University Merger & Acquisition Program.

Corporate Strategy

At the core of his corporate strategy is a disciplined strategic planning framework designed to align vision with execution and ensure sustainable growth. This framework is built around key guideposts that drive clarity and performance across the organization

Strategic Planning Framework

Tim’s strategic growth framework is built on key guideposts that drive clarity and performance across the organization. Throughout Tim’s career, he has played a pivotal role to help scale organizations to make the transition from an entrepreneurially oriented company (few leaders make most of the decisions) to a professionally managed growing company. These guideposts include:

Business Definition (What we do and what are we known for?)

Defining the focus and purpose of the organization.

Markets (Target Industries / Geographic Focus)

Identify target urgent Industries to go after, followed by a thoughtful geographic expansion strategy.

Products & Services (Core Services or Products)

What problems can your firm solve? How big is the market? What services do the urgent industry need and expect?

Resource Planning

Align your people strategy with necessary tools and technology to support the growth.

Management Succession Planning

Develop leadership continuity and succession readiness.

Culture

Defining and cultivating a culture that underpins everything the firm represents while strengthening its reputation as an employer of choice.

Operational Process & Systems

Create and refine work-flow best processes that enable growth.

Product & Service Launch Framework

Combining the Strategic Planning framework with a Pragmatic Product / Services strategy will help diversify your firm and capture market share in your respective industry.  

He has crafted a pragmatic, results-driven approach to launching new products and services focused on market knowledge, discipline and thought leadership.

Market & Quantitative Analysis

Problem Identification and definition, uncover opportunities, assess risk and evaluate acceptance.

Thought Leadership & Positioning

Define proposition, establish credibility, identify differentiation and calculate position.

Launch Metrics

Clear performance goals and success measures.

Execution & Evaluation

Define internal and external education, channel support and key relationship development and evaluate.

Post-Launch Support

Scalable sustained growth and maximize long-term value.

Tim’s Writings

Tim has also served as a contributing writer to Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and Monster.com, writing a series of articles focused on company culture, driving growth, disruptive strategies and managing change.

He is the Author of How Hard Are You Knocking? Book Series published by Oakhill Press. His book How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy, was recognized by Career Magazine in the “Top 100 Best Career Books of All Time.”

Tim was also a contributing writer for the “Afterword” in the best-selling book Design Portfolios by Mark W. Smith and published by Wiley Books.

Tim is a recognized thought-leader for people strategies, corporate culture and helping organizations grow at scale.

His books and seminar series help professionals navigate their career journey.

His latest project Knocking Smarter: Landing a Job in the Age of AI. Is currently in production with a planned publication date of 2027. It combines his extensive job coaching experience and proven job search best practices with leveraging the latest AI tools to navigate today’s competitive job market

Knocking Smart:
Landing a Job in the Age of AI

Knocking Smarter: Landing a Job in the Age of AI is a practical, empowering guide for job seekers navigating a rapidly changing, AI-driven market. Tim shows how to stop chasing opportunities the hard way and start using AI as a competitive edge, optimizing resumes, preparing for interviews, targeting growing industries, and networking with purpose.

Blending technology with the irreplaceable human traits of curiosity, adaptability, and grit, the book helps readers identify where the future is hiring and how to stand out when it matters most. The rules have changed, but for those ready to adapt and act boldly, the opportunity has never been greater, especially when you learn to knock smarter, not harder.

The Job Market Has Changed, So Must You

Jobs disappear overnight. Algorithms screen resumes in seconds. Industries rise and fall faster than you can update your LinkedIn. Today, landing a job isn’t about effort alone, it’s about intelligence, adaptability, and speed. This book will teach you how to stand out, stay relevant, and get hired in a world evolving at lightning pace.

AI Isn’t the Enemy…. It’s Your New Edge

AI isn’t just tech hype; it’s your most powerful co-worker. Used right, it can craft sharper resumes, spotlight booming industries, and prep you for interviews with precision. But remember: AI can’t replicate your curiosity, empathy, or grit. The goal isn’t man or machine, it’s man and machine.

The Future Is Hiring

Energy, healthcare, infrastructure, cybersecurity, the sectors shaping tomorrow are hiring fast. This book will show you where the real opportunities are and how to knock on the right doors.

Knock Smarter Not Harder

For advisory, speaking, or collaboration inquiries, reach out to discuss how Tim can support your organization’s growth and transformation.

The rules have changed, but the reward remains the same, for those prepared, proactive, and bold enough to knock smarter.

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For advisory, speaking, or collaboration inquiries, reach out to discuss how Tim can support your organization's growth and transformation.

  • Chief Corporate Officer, Atwell LLC
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Northwestern Kellogg MBA
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