Gifford Timothy

About Gifford Timothy

As a Senior Territory Business Manager at Contec, Inc, I’m passionate about building strong partnerships, driving growth, and delivering real value to customers. Every day, I work to create demand through personal connections, impactful presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and dynamic education for end users and sales partners. With over a decade of experience in environmental services, facility operations, and contamination control, I’m all about providing smart, effective solutions that make a real difference in healthcare environments.Earlier at Contec, I thrived as a Territory Business Manager, helping expand our reach by building lasting customer relationships. I was later promoted to Product & Senior Technical Sales Support Manager, where I led nationwide product training, provided sales and R&D support, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and drive innovation. Throughout my career, I\'ve leaned on my expertise in infection prevention, biorisk management, and Lean Six Sigma to deliver results.Before joining Contec, I held leadership roles as an Operations Manager with Sodexo and a Site Director at GyroStim Delaware, managing teams, projects, and budgets across healthcare facilities. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Clemson University and my MBA from Western Governors University.I\'m fueled by a passion for improving the quality and safety of patient care — and I’m committed to working side-by-side with customers to understand their unique needs, tackle their toughest challenges, and deliver solutions that help them thrive.

Experience

1. Senior Territory Business Manager

   Contec, Inc.

   Apr 2025 — Present · SC, US

   As a Senior Territory Business Manager at Contec Professional, I lead sales and business development efforts focused on delivering innovative cleaning and disinfection solutions to hospitals and acute care facilities. I specialize in helping healthcare partners meet the highest standards of infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.Passionate about providing exceptional customer service, I take pride in building lasting relationships with clients and collaborating closely with them to develop solutions uniquely tailored to their facility’s specific needs. My goal is to be a trusted partner—not just a supplier—ensuring every customer feels supported, understood, and equipped for success.Key Responsibilities-Manage and expand a portfolio of hospital and acute care customers across the southeast region-Deliver tailored Jan/San and infection control solutions that align with CDC, EPA, and OSHA guidelines-Collaborate with EVS teams, infection preventionists, and supply chain leaders to address unique facility challenges-Conduct product training, demos, and in-servicing on Contec’s professional cleaning products-Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities within the territory-Work closely with distribution partners and internal teams to ensure seamless customer support and satisfaction-Provide market feedback to guide product development and strategyProviding hands on expertise to clients in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General