Summit Park is pleased to announce Kelly Timmes has joined Michelli Weighing & Measurement (“Michelli”) as Chief of Staff through its Leadership Excellence and Development (“LEAD”) Program. Summit Park’s LEAD Program develops talented, operationally-focused executives for leadership positions within the Firm’s portfolio. LEAD members report directly to the portfolio company’s CEO and make a direct impact on the company’s growth trajectory and profitability through the implementation and execution of growth and operational efficiency initiatives.

Prior to joining the LEAD Program, Kelly worked in educational publishing and technology for eight years at Curriculum Associates. As Director of Operations, she led supply chain functions and business system and process implementations. Kelly received a BA in Sociology from Princeton University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

Maddy Hopsicker, Operating Partner at Summit Park, said, “We are excited to welcome Kelly to the LEAD program. Her leadership and strong track record in operational excellence will be a great asset to Michelli as they continue their rapid growth trajectory. We look forward to the immediate impact she will make and are thrilled to have her on board.”

Michelli is a provider of calibration, maintenance and repair, inspection, and installation services and product sales for heavy and medium-capacity scales, precision measurement devices, and calibration equipment. At Michelli, Kelly will work closely with the company’s executive team to develop growth initiatives, support M&A and integration, and improve operational efficiency. Alongside CEO Bobby Feigler, Kelly will play an important role in developing and executing Michelli’s strategic plans.

About the LEAD Program

The Leadership Excellence and Development Program (“LEAD”) was started in 2017 to develop talented, operationally-focused executives for leadership positions in the Summit Park portfolio. LEAD executives assume a meaningful and mission critical leadership role as the Chief of Staff in one of the firm’s portfolio companies. Success in the role can lead to a C-level position within the portfolio over an accelerated timeline. LEAD members are not employees of Summit Park. For more information, visit https://www.summitparkllc.com/team/lead-program/.