ITASCA, IL – 4/27/2023 – Darley announced that Timothy Nelson has been named Chief Financial Officer of Darley, effective May 1, 2023.
Darley CEO Paul Darley, said, “Tim is a proven leader with a superior track record of delivering results and creating value. I’m excited to welcome him to Team Darley. He is a high-impact executive who will help grow the business for long-term, sustainable growth.”
Mr. Nelson was the CFO at Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System (based in Woodridge, IL) before it was acquired by the publicly traded corporation, Ryder Systems, Inc. in 2021, where he led Finance in the CPG division. Prior to Tim's tenure at Midwest/Ryder, he worked in progressive accounting and financial leadership roles for the Chicago-based and family-owned corporation Ozinga Ready Mix as well as private equity-owned Fort Dearborn Company.
As CFO, Mr. Nelson will lead Darley’s finance organization and financial activities including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax, internal audit, and treasury.
“I’m incredibly excited to join Team Darley,” said Mr. Nelson. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to contribute to Darley’s outstanding reputation with a focus on continuing to drive it forward and support the sustained excellence in existing sectors and expansion into new areas.”
Mr. Nelson holds degrees from North Central College and Saint Xavier University. He resides in Naperville, IL with his wife and three daughters.
About Darley
W.S. Darley & Co. (Darley) provides the highest quality technology and equipment solutions to military and first responders. With origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers our nation’s heroes a complete line of unmanned systems, technology, equipment and pumps. More information is available at darley.com. You serve others. We serve you.
