Tim Kaelin

About Tim Kaelin

I lead high-performing engineering and purchasing teams with a focus on clarity, culture, and sustainable systems. As a people-first manager, I build durable teams that can operate independently, scale intentionally, and thrive even in my absence.At FORTNA, I manage 19+ team members across mechanical engineering and procurement, with expansion underway to add more staff and subcontractors. My leadership approach blends strategic systems thinking with practical coaching — removing roadblocks, simplifying workflows, and helping people grow into the next version of themselves.My strengths include:• Building strong technical teams from the ground up• Designing scalable processes that improve execution and reduce friction• Coaching team leads into future-ready managers• Developing culture that lasts — even during times of absence or transitionI’m passionate about growth — for people, teams, and organizations. I’m look for opportunities to take on broader scopes, where I can help shape not just team success, but org-wide performance and resilience.

Experience

1. Director Engineering - Concepting and Estimating for Lps

   FORTNA

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Jefferson Community College, Kentucky

  Associates in Arts, Business

  2006 — 2009

• Indiana University Southeast

  Bachelors of Science, Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Budgets
• Accounting
• Permit Drawings
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Data Entry
• Financial Reporting
• Autocad Mechanical
• Bookkeeping
• Invoicing
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Auditing
• Social Networking
• Spreadsheets
• Mechanical Product Design
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Financial Accounting
• Tax
• Outlook
• Access
• Quickbooks
• Customer Service
• Payroll