Tim Overton

Tim Overton serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor of Marketing within the Department of Marketing, Analytics & Professional Sales at the University of Mississippi's School of Business Administration. He has taught at Ole Miss since 2017, primarily across regional campuses in Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and Southaven.

His academic credentials include:

• BBA in General Business from the University of Mississippi (1997)
• MBA in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi (2000)
• MS in Operations Management from the University of Alabama (2008)
• DBA in Business Administration from Liberty University (expected 2024)

Mr. Overton's research focuses on Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, simulation, analytics, decision-making, and Servant Leadership within Lean environments. These interests stem from his 30+ years in the industrial chemical sector, where he held roles in analytical chemistry, regulatory compliance, financial analysis, industrial sales, and quality consulting. His ongoing collaborations with Toyota and Caterpillar provide practical applications for classroom instruction, particularly regarding Toyota Production System methodologies and Six Sigma cultural integration.

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