Tim Ottman

Tim is an experienced Senior Advisor at FarWell. In his role, he engages with clients to understand their current situation, helps teams envision the future and then builds the capabilities and plans to realize that future. He leads with passion and humility and looks to bring fun into work with intent and purpose.

Tim has a Bachelor of Administration from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MBA in Sustainable Business from Green Mountain College. Tim had the privilege of returning to his alma mater as an Adjunct Professor in the Sustainable MBA Program where he improved and instructed a comprehensive curriculum on sustainable business practices, empowering students with the knowledge and tools to develop innovative strategies that integrate environmental, social and economic sustainability into business decision-making. In addition, he has multiple certificates: one as a Design Thinking Navigator from the Illinois Institute of Technology, another for Human-Centered Service Design from IDEO U, a Leading with Design Thinking certificate from Cornell University, he is a Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager and a certified permaculture designer from the Permaculture Institute.

Tim’s guiding philosophy is paraphrased from Diane Ackerman; “When I get to the end of my life, I hope to have lived the width and not just the length.” He enjoys exploring and trying new things, expanding his horizons, and bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to his clients.

In his personal life, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage daughter. They love to travel, spending time outside hiking and urban farming, and walking their new puppy, Kingsley. Tim has a passion for holistic wellness with a meditation practice and enjoys Bikram yoga 5-6 times a week.