Finding His Voice
Since he was 13, Nathan Timmerman had served the role of caretaker in his family, moving in with an uncle disabled by muscular dystrophy, cooking meals and helping him get around. “I just moved in when the family needed me,” he says.
Consequently, with his attention focused on helping others, Nathan’s own ambitions were put on hold. That changed at MU where the focus was put on him. “When I came to Manchester, I felt like a lot of professors recognized my potential, and they pushed me to meet it.”
And meet it, he has. With a double major in marketing and professional sales, Nathan has excelled – achieving a 3.9 GPA, serving two internships and earning an interview with the Indiana Pacers – and he’s on track to graduate a semester early.
Nathan Timmerman, Professional Sales and Marketing
SALES IS ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
Guided by his experience in assisting others, Nathan has adapted well to the MU College of Business’ approach to professional sales, “… because I believe good sales is about helping people,” says Nathan.
College of Business Club, Office of Admissions Intern, Marketing Committee, and Student Budget Board
FAVORITE HANGOUTS
Helman Hall or the PERC
RECOMMENDED FACULTY AND STAFF
Tim Ogden and Beate Gilliar
RECOMMENDED CLASSES
Advertising with Professor Hoffman, any class taught by Professor Messer
WHAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MU
How deeply each professor cares about every single student and their potential. We’re truly just a big family.
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING AT MU
Whatever is holding you back from fully committing, just ask yourself if it’s really that much of a worry. It’s all about fit. Visit campus again, talk to a current student, and really check out MU’s culture. You won’t find any other community that’s this tight-knit.
BEST THING TO EAT ON CAMPUS
The Wilbur’s Burger. What a classic.
MOST OVERLOOKED SPOT ON CAMPUS
The Peace Garden
BEST CAMPUS EVENT
Costume Bingo