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# Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten

By Public AffairsDLA Disposition Services

                BATTLE CREEK, Mich.  –              

# **Operations DirectorBattle Creek, Michigan**

**Tim Dauten                            Tim Dauten is the new Operations Director for DLA Disposition Services.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: Jace ArmstrongVIRIN: 231022-D-OS362-4000Describe your job in a sentence or two. ** Operations is the most important Directorate in DLA Disposition Services.  We provide guidance, enforce policy, and provide advice to our field sites and customers on the cradle to grave process for all reverse logistics functions. 

**How long have you worked for the federal government including military service?**17 years, 14 of which have been with DLA Disposition Services.

**What is your favorite thing about your line of work?** The people.

**What is the best piece of advice someone has given you**?  Listen with your ears, not your mouth.

**Awards/Recognition**: Superior Civilian Service Award (2)

**What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess? **Never forget where you came from.

**What keeps you motivated.**  Knowing our customers rely on us.

**What do you see as your biggest challenge right now? **WMS

**Why is networking to build professional relationships so important in achieving success?**Successful people surround themselves with other successful people.

**What would you have done differently in your career if given the opportunity?**  Complete one assignment in Europe.

**Name your favorite/recent book(s) you have read**.  Recent book:  Die with Zero, Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life

**What was your first job?** Cook at Imo’s Pizza in St. Louis

**What is your best memory of working here?** 2013 deployment to Afghanistan

**What did you want to be when you grew up?**  Center Fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals

**What was your favorite thing about growing up?**  Life seemed easier back then...no cell phones, no social media, etc.

**What are your hobbies? **MLB, NFL, NHL, woodworking, travel, hiking

 

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