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'''Tim Switzer''' is the Head of Operations for [[.BUILD]] ([[Minardos Group]]), a company that was the sole applicant for the [[.build]] string.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2014/03/04/build-hires-tim-switzer-formerly-of-neustar-and-dotgreen-as-head-of-operations/ .BUILD Hires Tim Switzer, Formerly of Neustar and DotGreen, as Head of Operations, TheDomains] Retrieved 4 March 2014</ref>

'''Tim Switzer''' started working on 7 March 2016 as Director, Strategic Partnerships at [[Verisign]], where he works with multiple channel partners to help them grow their business via [[.COM]] and [[.NET]].

He was previously the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at [[DotGreen]] Community.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=37087637&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=cESy&locale=en_US&srchid=9ccd5e4d-2785-491e-8688-c41524564420-0&srchindex=1&srchtotal=24&goback=%2Efps_PBCK_*1_Tim_Switzer_*1_*1_*1_*1_*2_*1_Y_*1_*1_*1_false_1_R_*1_*51_*1_*51_true_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link Tim Switzer's Linkedin Profile]</ref> While there, he was responsible for all business operations of DotGreen, and was particularly focused on preparing for the TLD launch, while working on growth opportunities and channel distribution for Dot Green.<ref>[http://blog.ultradns.com/tag/tim-switzer/ DNSSEC and Neustar: The Long and Winding Road]</ref>

He was formerly the Head of Operations for [[.BUILD]] ([[Minardos Group]]), a company that was the sole applicant for the [[.build]] string.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2014/03/04/build-hires-tim-switzer-formerly-of-neustar-and-dotgreen-as-head-of-operations/ .BUILD Hires Tim Switzer, Formerly of Neustar and DotGreen, as Head of Operations, TheDomains] Retrieved 4 March 2014</ref>

He was formerly involved in [[ICANN]] through his work with [[Neustar]], and continued to participate actively at ICANN with Dot Green. He is currently an observer in the [[Registry Constituency, is a member of the New TLD Applicant Group (NTAG) and was elected to be the Treasurer of the NTAG]].<ref>[[ICANN 43]] Interview</ref>

 

He was formerly involved in [[ICANN]] through his work with [[Neustar]], and has continued to participate actively at ICANN. He is currently a member of the [[Registry Constituency]] via Verisign.  He was a former member of the New TLD Applicant Group (NTAG) and was elected to serve as part of the original EXCOM, initally as Treasurer and later as Chair of the [[NTAG]].<ref>[[ICANN 43]] Interview</ref>

=== Career History ===

=== Career History ===

Before joining .BUILD and DotGreen, Mr. Switzer worked at [[NeuStar]] for 10 years in different positions including VP of Integration, VP of Registry Services and VP of Business Operations. In 2001, he joined  Neustar as CFO and VP Customer Operations for the Registry business. When he left Neustar in September of 2011, he was heading up the Neustar Registry Services Team. <ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=37087637&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=cESy&locale=en_US&srchid=9ccd5e4d-2785-491e-8688-c41524564420-0&srchindex=1&srchtotal=24&goback=%2Efps_PBCK_*1_Tim_Switzer_*1_*1_*1_*1_*2_*1_Y_*1_*1_*1_false_1_R_*1_*51_*1_*51_true_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link Tim Switzer's Linkedin Profile]</ref>

Before joining VeriSign, BUILD and DotGreen, Mr. Switzer worked at [[NeuStar]] for 10 years in different positions including VP of Integration, VP of Registry Services and VP of Business Operations. In 2001, he joined  Neustar as CFO and VP Customer Operations for the Registry business. When he left Neustar in September of 2011, he was heading up the Neustar Registry Services Team. <ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=37087637&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=cESy&locale=en_US&srchid=9ccd5e4d-2785-491e-8688-c41524564420-0&srchindex=1&srchtotal=24&goback=%2Efps_PBCK_*1_Tim_Switzer_*1_*1_*1_*1_*2_*1_Y_*1_*1_*1_false_1_R_*1_*51_*1_*51_true_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&pvs=ps&trk=pp_profile_name_link Tim Switzer's Linkedin Profile]</ref>

Tim Switzer also worked at IBM for 15 years starting in 1980. At IBM, he progressed thru a series of finance and business operations management roles in Field Operations and assignments in both US and Corporate HQ.  After Tim left Neustar, he joined Visa Interactive, a subsidiary of Visa, in 1995 as the CFO and VP of Business Operations focused on the electronic banking business.

Tim Switzer also worked at IBM for 15 years starting in 1980. At IBM, he progressed thru a series of finance and business operations management roles in Field Operations and assignments in both US and Corporate HQ.  After Tim left Neustar, he joined Visa Interactive, a subsidiary of Visa, in 1995 as the CFO and VP of Business Operations focused on the electronic banking business.

== Education ==

== Education ==

He holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from James Madison University.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from James Madison University.

==Fun Fact==

==Fun Fact==

Tim is an avid bicyclist and runner; he has run 3 marathons.<ref>[[ICANN 43]] Interview</ref>

Tim is an avid bicyclist and runner; he has run 3 marathons along with multiple 1/2 marathons. He has also taken bike riding trips in Europe with his wife Janie.  <ref>[[ICANN 43]] Interview</ref>

== References ==

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