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I can not say enough good things about Tim. I sometimes get accused of being a little over passionate about my work, die engineering, but I could not hold a candle to this guy. I think he bleeds this stuff he is so into it and so good at it. When I’m stuck on something and I just can’t seem to be able to find the right answer or at least a good answer, I email or call Tim to get his in put, he never lets me down. Tim is not only a wealth of knowledge in this trade he is also good to work with and a man of integrity, something we could use a whole a lot more of these days.
Larry Papke, Stamping Feasibility Supervisor, Chrysler

Tim was an invited lecturer for Lawrence Technological University’s Entrepreneurial Lecture Series. I had the privilege of participating in one of his presentations, and was very impressed. Tim did a fantastic job telling the story of his entrepreneurial journey in a way that the audience found inspirational and informative. Tim’s down-to-earth presentation style was accessible to an audience comprised of both students and faculty members. In addition to his own story, Tim shared a cogent set of general principles of entrepreneurship through speaking and through very well-designed visual aids. I highly recommend Tim as a speaker and consultant on entrepreneurship.
Karen Liska Evans, Director, Undergraduate Management Programs for the College of Arts & Sciences; Senior Lecturer, Lawrence Technological University

Tim and I trained a group of apprentice die designers in a program mostly developed by Tim. Tim’s role as a teacher of die design was the best that I have ever witnessed. It was a pleasure to work with Tim as both General Motors and the individual apprentices benefitted greatly.
George Rollinger, Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer, General Motors

I worked with Tim at General Motors for several years in different capacities. Tim is a very hard working, very focused individual. Tim is an excellent Engineer with quite a talent for troubleshooting. Tim also taught groups of apprentice engineers. His groups produced some very talented individuals. Tim was excellent to work with and made the job fun.
Grant Sherman, Engineering Supervisor, General Motors

Tim has superior knowledge of the sheet metal stamping process with particular skills as it relates to the auto industry. He did excellent project work for my customers in improving their stamping process through the use of AutoForm software tools.
Bill Kefalas, OEM Account Manager, AutoForm Engineering USA

Managing Tim was like managing the 1927 Yankees… In the case of the Yankees, you filled out the lineup card and let them play. Working with Tim, I described the project, the end goals, and let him go. His talent and knowledge took over. I found it great collaborating with Tim as his extensive experiences and out of the box thinking stoked our combined desires to take manufacturing to the next level.
James Laystrom, Engineering Manager, Auer Precision

Tim Stephens is an innovative thinker and has been a driving force for leading the U.S tooling industry into a new frontier. As we move forward through the turbulent times with the auto industry I have no question that Tim will be one of the leading change agents.
Joe Brown, Founder, Lintrio LLC

Tim was an expert witness in a lawsuit regarding the use of aftermarket crash parts. He was outstanding in explaining tool and die details/issues to laypeople (like me and jurors), and he provided a great service for his client. Tim also has a fantastic sense of humor and easily connects with people.
Allise Wachs, Owner, Integral Concepts, Inc.

Tim is an exceptional speaker. I attended his Legends presentation at Lawrence Tech. He captured the passion, challenges and perseverance required of an entrepreneur in a way that engaged the audience. He makes great use of visuals without overdoing it.
Tina Watson, Participant, Ann Arbor Spark Shifting Gears

For a little more than 5 years, Tim was a columnist for our publication, MetalForming magazine. During that time I found him to be very professional and knowledgeable about the industry. Monthly he submitted a relevant column on topics of interest to the metalforming industry. He was on-time and easy to work with. Tim’s work was compiled into a CD that still is in demand. He is a conscientious and committed person.
Marlene Rath O’Brien, Editorial Manager, PMA (Precision Metalforming Association)

Experienced toolroom veteran Tim Stephens provided a monthly column, Tooling by Design, to MetalForming magazine from 2001 to 2006, offering expert tooling information and tips. Mr. Stephens’ expertise was evident in the columns he provided and in the feedback we received from readers. His columns were on time and on target in the information they provided for our audience. He was a pleasure to work with and would be an excellent asset to any team.
Lou Kren, Senior Editor, MetalForming Magazine

I knew and work with Tim’s during my time at The FABRICATOR and STAMPING Journal, when he served as a columnist for STAMPING Journal. I also believe he did numerous educational conferences and seminars during that time. Tim’s deep knowledge in his areas of expertise added tremendous value to my publications and brands, which were highly dependent on solid technical education. Tim was an excellent collaborator and highly innovative thinker. Add to that his energy and passion and you’ve got a solid partner in any endeavor.
Scot Stevens, Group Publisher, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association

I worked with Tim on a complex book project. He was also a regular contributor to magazines that we published. Tim is a fine writer. In addition, he is one of the most energetic and creative individuals with whom I’ve worked. He had great ideas, was always on time, and possessed a very deep understanding of the subject matter.
Clay Baznik, Senior Editor, The Fabricator

Tim is an accomplished writer on the tool, die and stamping industry, whose columns I have read regularly for several years. Insightful, dedicated and thorough, Tim has helped legions of industry practitioners understand the intricacies and subtleties of the art and science of tooling. It is my pleasure to recommend Tim and all his endeavors.
Gary Gathen, Chief Technology Officer, G Corp.