Todd Timmons, Jr., Controller at Joule Case, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his role in the dynamic startup environment. With a passion for innovation and sustainability, Todd's journey to Joule Case was driven by his desire to be part of a company making a lasting impact. In his day-to-day responsibilities, Todd meticulously manages financial transactions, monitors accounts payable, and engages in proforma modeling, ensuring the financial health and transparency of the organization. Inspired by Joule Case's bold mission to power anything, anywhere, Todd finds motivation in the company's confident approach to solving energy challenges. Outside of work, Todd enjoys golfing, fishing, camping, and gardening, where he tends to ten raised beds filled with a variety of vegetables. His favorite quote, "All we have to decide in life is what to do with the time that is given to us," from Gandalf in *The Lord of the Rings*, reflects his thoughtful approach to both his professional and personal life. Todd's unique blend of financial acumen and genuine enthusiasm makes him a valuable asset to the Joule Case team.

Q: What led you to work for Joule Case?

A: I love the start-up environment and wanted to get into a brand/company that was doing something innovative with long-lasting effects.

Q: What's a typical day look like for you in your role at Joule Case?

A: Managing bank reconciliations, assuring GAAP compliance within our financial statements, monitoring AP/AR and proforma modeling for investors and internal teams.

Q: What about Joule Case's mission inspires you?

A: The boldness to proclaim we can power anything anywhere. Where there might not be a current solution we are confident we will find one. As an employee, I can get behind that type of attitude, and I believe our customers do, too.

‍Q: Which movie or TV show do you quote most often? What is your favorite quote?

A: All we have to decide in life is what to do with the time that is given to us. - Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings

Q: What's something most people don't know about you?

A: I love to garden I have about 10 raised beds in my backyard and love planting them all every spring. (tomatoes, peppers, squash, strawberries, onions, beets, zucchinis, etc.)

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: Yes, one Black Lab named Rainey. (Rainey Street in Austin is where my wife and I had our first date)

Q: What was your first-ever job?

A: Painting Houses for my dad at 13 years old.

Q: If you could meet any living person for dinner, who would you pick and why?

A: Clint Eastwood - if you have the opportunity to shake hands with Dirty Harry you take it.

Q: What do you love to do outside of work?

A: I like to golf, fish, camp, spend time with my wife Natalie and Daughter Lainey, try new breweries, and take Rainey to the river.

Q: If you had to play one album forever, which one would it be?

A: Morgan Wallen - Dangerous: The Double Album

Q: If you could have a lifetime supply of anything, what would it be?

A: Chapstick. I lose them or they go through the washer before I can ever finish them.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

A: People matter much more than things. Focus on relationships because that is what really counts in life.

Q: What's #1 on your bucket list?

A: Play Augusta National Golf Course

Q: What's a fun fact about you?

A: I met and took a picture with Taylor Swift when we were both 17 years old. She became a bit more popular than I did.