Tim Smith

Tim Smith currently serves as a Police RMS Database Administrator and RMS Developer at METCAD 9-1-1 for the City of Champaign since June 2021, having previously held the ARMS role for the City of Urbana, Illinois since December 2018. With extensive experience in retail IT management at Hobbico from 1984 to 2018, Tim has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of the Retail Division, where responsibilities included overseeing a $75M e-commerce division, enhancing profit margins, and implementing innovative sales strategies. Significant achievements include developing web-based programs leading to substantial sales growth, streamlining operations, and spearheading cost-saving initiatives. Earlier roles included contributions as Programmer Analyst at Tower Hobbies and Helix Data Systems, focusing on systems automation and banking software solutions. Tim holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Information Technology from Parkland College.