Tim Shields
Commander · DISC type DTim Shields is the President and CEO of Kentwood Office Furniture, bringing over two decades of industry experience from leadership roles at MillerKnoll and Herman Miller. His background spans customer experience, channel development, and sales operations. Colleagues have described him as honest, dependable, and skilled in team building.
Outside of his executive duties, Tim shows a strong appreciation for local industry and community. He actively praises the work of Grand Rapids craftspeople and emphasizes the importance of strong, collaborative relationships with dealers, vendors, and partners. He also served in the United States Navy.
Unique fact: After 23 years at the manufacturer level with Herman Miller, he transitioned to lead one of its key dealer partners.
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More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.
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