Name: Chip Timmons
Your background: Born and raised in Frankfort, IN – “Home of the Hot Dogs”. Wabash Class of 1996. English major and French minor. Married for 13 years to Stephanie and proud father of 2 sons. Landon (10) and Drake (8). My brother, Brad, is Wabash Class of 1999.
Department and specialty at Wabash: Senior Associate Director of Admissions. I’m responsible for our communications and marketing efforts, alumni volunteer program, and a recruiting territory that includes Southwestern Indiana, Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington.
Special involvement at Wabash: Earned 6 Varsity letters (3 in football and 3 in golf), Student Senate President, Served as President, Vice-President, and Rush Chairman of Delta Tau Delta, Sphinx Club member.
Favorite part of Wabash: I love the brotherhood at Wabash. I know that sounds like one of our marketing pieces, but I experience it every time I’m on the road for my work. If I run into alumni in airports, restaurants, Colts games, or high schools (all of which happened this past week) and it’s as though we’ve known each other for years.
Favorite place on the campus: The Allen Center. Although it was built after my days as a student, being around the athletic facilities evokes fond memories of my time with teammates. It’s also where I spend my lunch hour as I’m trying to stay in shape after turning 40.
Favorite food: Donuts or Doughnuts. I don’t care how you spell it. I’m still going to eat it. That’s another reason you’ll find me in the Allen Center. I need to offset my fondness for fried dough. I’m always looking for the best donut shops in the areas I travel, so if you need any tips, let me know.
Something most people don’t know about you: For my first few years in this job, I suffered from a fear of public speaking (Glossophobia). When faced with speaking to a group of 10 or more, I would sweat like I was running a 5K in July. Eventually, I overcame this fear, but early on, it was a struggle.