Tim Arbeiter joined Finley’s leadership team in January of 2022, bringing more than 20 years of multi-faceted expertise. He has extensive knowledge of the broadband arena and has helped to deliver strong economic growth in the state of Missouri. Tim will serve as Director, Broadband Consulting where he will identify and support the long-term growth of Finley clients. This includes defining programs and measurable objectives, strategic planning, feasibility studies analysis, and other initiatives.

His key areas of expertise include broadband policy legislation and program design, economic development and revitalization, strategic planning, state and federal funding strategies, public outreach, and research for advanced broadband deployment. He is also proficient in all aspects of broadband leadership, financing, funding, approach, and methodologies. Tim comes to Finley from the Missouri Department of Economic Development where he was the Director of Broadband Development. He is a member of numerous organizations and has received recognition and honors on many levels including serving as the President of the Missouri Economic Development Council and Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri.

Tim has been a Certified Economic Developer CEcD, IEDC, is a Missouri Leadership Academy graduate, holds a Masters in Guidance and Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance from Southeast Missouri State University. You can reach Tim by calling the Lamar office 417-682-5531.