Tim Weston

Tim Weston is Vice President at JESCO, Inc. As part of The Yates Companies, JESCO is an 82-year old design-build contractor that focuses on the construction of manufacturing facilities in Automotive, Food & Beverage, Aviation, and Metals sectors. Engineering News-Record List The Yates Companies as one of the top 3 automotive and manufacturing focused contractors in the United States. Some of JESCO’s marque clients include Mercedes, Nissan, PACCAR, Airbus, MAAS Aviation, PECO Foods, Aviagen, Riceland Foods, Sunshine Mills, Mueller Industries, Schulz Xtruded Products, Caterpillar, and Ashley Furniture Industries.

Tim’s background includes over 25 years in and around economic development. During his career he has led a county-wide economic development organization and port, worked as an economic development consultant, was manager of field operations for TVA’s seven state area, and was TVA’s General Manager for Mississippi. TVA was recognized annually as one of the Top Economic Development Organizations in the United States.

Tim has served on many boards during his professional and civic life including Mississippi State School of Engineering, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, President of Tennessee Tombigbee Development Council, Southern Economic Development Council, President of local Big Brother and Big Sisters, and Secretary of the Mississippi State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He has been honored to receive many recognitions in his career including Top 40 Under 40, named a Kentucky Colonel, and quoted in many publications including The Wall Street Journal. Tim and his wife, Christy, have five children, Makayla, Mckenzie, Alivia, Madison, and Chase.