Tim Chatlos

Timothy J. Chatlos Atlanta, GA 30303 ▪ www.linkedin.com/in/timothychatlos Communications Professional 14 years of executive experience leading strategic communications, brand management, and public affairs Visionary senior communications manager with progressive experience in directing overall communications strategies that deliver results for global organizations and the U.S. military. Skilled in strategic and corporate communications, brand management, as well as government, media, and community relations. Strong project management talents, along with the ability to position companies to achieve tangible outcomes in competitive environments. Capable of handling sensitive issues to preserve the positive reputation of the enterprise. A collaborative leader who can communicate across all levels of an organization, steer teams to achieve goals, and identify partnerships that maximize benefits. Areas of Expertise • • • Strategic Communications Brand Management Media Relations • • • Public Affairs Executive Leadership New Media & Marketing • • • Digital Content Public Relations Community Outreach Professional Experience Georgia-Pacific, LLC. – Nationwide Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs 2019 - Present Provide thought leadership and top-level communications to the executive board and division leaders to ensure compliance in intellectual property, antitrust, and regulatory and legislative concerns. Bringing knowledge and skills which allow the company to design and execute large scale campaigns and programs in house saving massive amounts of money which would normally be spent on outside consult. An integral member of the senior leadership’s Transformation Steering Council aimed at reviewing and prioritizing the GP Building Products division’s capital projects and initiatives for the near and far term. Monitor public sector issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate communications efforts. Build and launch the communication and public affairs for Georgia-Pacific’s Building Products division. This division represents 9,500 employees making up our Building Products Group as a leading producer of building products with diversified business manufacturing plywood, Oriented Strand Board, engineered wood products, lumber, gypsum, and chemicals, developing an understanding of and engagement with the business vision among internal and external audiences for the building products division. Advise and work with critical business and trade media to promote the division to the crucial customer and consumer audiences. • Play an integral role in operations and management on the division’s leadership teams and four division segments • Develop the public affairs and communications strategy encompassing areas such as safety, labor, and community engagement to advance the company’s reputation • Act as a spokesperson by publicly articulating the division's messages, point of view, and position on issues that positively brought the organization into the public eye continued… Timothy J. Chatlos • Page 2 Counsel Board of Directors and executive leadership in delivering effective communications and building brand awareness Georgia-Pacific, LLC. – Virginia Public Affairs Manager III, 2017 – 2019 Employs best practices to deliver strategic communications for six Virginia mills to promote company image, and achieve excellence in EHS, Market Based Management (MBM), and cost competitiveness. Develop public affairs and communications strategy encompassing areas such as safety, labor, and community engagement to advance the company’s reputation. Provide thought leadership and executive-level communications to senior management to ensure compliance in intellectual property, antitrust, and regulatory and legislative concerns. Monitor public sector issues, collaborating with crossfunctional teams to coordinate communications efforts. Advise manufacturing leaders and facility managers on government relations to include managing approvals and reviews for all Virginia mills. • Designed and executed an innovative wireless communications interface that closed the gap between corporate office, administration, and mill operator, which is now utilized as standard communication and safety method for GP mills nationwide • Manage more than $500K charitable donations for GP foundation throughout Virginia. • Brokered land lease deal with broadband, allowing access to Bedford County’s rural citizens and netting GP thousands in rental revenue • Lead operations and management on the packaging & cellulose and building products leadership teams for five mills that generate approximately $250MM annually for the organization Georgia-Pacific, LLC. – Alabama Public Affairs Manager II, 2015 – 2017 Managed relationships with elected officials, thought leaders, and civic organizations to establish the company’s identity in the community. Collaborated with department leaders to develop and execute communications strategies that clarify GP image, ensuring campaigns align with community needs, GP Foundation goals, and MBM philosophy. Represented Georgia-Pacific and Naheola mill in several tax matters such as foregoing payment in lieu of tax with the Town of Pennington, resulting in mill’s compliance with company and tax laws. Forged strong relationships with government officials and community leaders, increasing Naheola’s market share and exposure and establishing the company as an environmental steward. • Led effort to secure a 20-year tax abatement for boiler project that saved the company $9.3M with after-tax NPV benefit of nearly $5.75M, and was also a sole factor for Koch Industries decision to invest more than $2B for mill re-vitalization project • Orchestrated strategic zero-landfill multi-media initiative, highlighting the company’s waste reduction efforts leading to cost savings of $20MM • Spearheaded recognition and award programs within the community to enhance the mill’s reputation, making it the company of choice in Alabama and earning national recognition • Secured 10-year tax abatement for a line shaft replacement project, resulting in tax savings of over $500K. Timothy J. Chatlos Page 3 U.S. Army, Multiple Locations (2006 – 2015) Senior Director of Public Affairs, 2012 – 2015 Served as senior military public affairs and public relations advisor to CEO, and more than 15K U.S. Network Enterprise Technology Command employees. Generated press releases and coordinated briefings and online conferences for international, national, and military media. Developed communications strategy for the enterprise, advancing and protecting its public image. Performed a vital role in crisis communications management for various scenarios. Soley responsible for brand management in an international market. Managed media relations and community outreach efforts; created and implemented global marketing strategy utilizing photojournalism, news and feature writing, video production, and graphics animation to disseminate information. Additional international experience as director of public affairs, regional manager, senior executive producer, executive director, and deputy public affairs officer for the U.S. Army. Education Doctor of Business Administration in Strategic Media and Digital Content, 2021 Liberty University, 4.0 GPA Master of Business Administration in Executive Leadership 2019 Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University, 3.92 GPA Master of Arts in Communication in New Media & Marketing, 2017 Southern New Hampshire University, 3.97 GPA Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, 2015 University of Maryland Global Campus Certificate of Public Affairs, Broadcast Specialist, 2006 Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, 2018 Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional Professional & Community Involvement • Committee Chair, Old Dominion Committee for Fair Utility Rates,- • Board of Directors, Virginia Industrial Gas Users Association, Present • Board of Directors, Central Virginia Community College Foundation, Present • Government Affairs Committee, Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, 2017 - 2018 • Board of Directors, Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, 2015 – 2017