Tim Kost

Tim Kost is currently the Vice President at J.D. Power, where leadership is provided for the Campaign Operations and Consumer Website teams since May 2015. In addition, Tim serves as Managing Director at Lateral Capital, a role held since May 2014, focusing on early-stage venture capital investments. Tim previously held dual roles as CFO and COO at UnityWorks! Media from September 2002 until May 2015, leading the company through its acquisition by Internet Brands and its later merger with Autodata Solutions. Earlier experience includes serving as CFO and COO at HealthEZ, Inc. and Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at America's PPO, both between 2000 and 2002. Tim's career began at Centron DPL Company, Inc., where tenure lasted from September 1990 to September 2000 as Treasurer and Acting CFO. Tim holds a BS degree from Mayville State University.