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Tim Leh boasts an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in corporate real estate and facilities management along with procuring construction activities, facility services and related capital equipment for new builds and renovations, with a significant tenure at The Hershey Company of approximately 20 years of experience. Mr. Leh’s experience and practical knowledge has been instrumental in guiding The Hershey Company's strategic direction by effectively optimizing the company's real estate assets and facility management operations. His experience will be instrumental and vital to assisting clients with their strategic goals and objectives.
In addition to his proficiency in corporate real estate managing the company’s portfolio of properties (leased and owned) as well as acquiring and disposing of real estate, Mr. Leh led a facilities management team of 28 professionals, including facility planners, technology experts, and maintenance personnel. He profitably managed corporate budgets for both capital and operational expenses, ensuring the seamless maintenance and operation of Hershey’s corporate headquarters. In addition, to directing the day-to-day operation, he evaluated and made recommendations to Senior Leadership regarding their space needs and then transforming spaces into fit-for-purpose
Mr. Leh has had considerable international experience with notable industrial projects in Monterey, Mexico, (650,000 sq. ft.) and Johor, Malaysia (700,000 sq. ft.). Furthermore, Mr. Leh spearheaded significant domestic office projects, including the remarkable transformation of Hershey's first manufacturing plant, built in 1905, into a state-of-the-art corporate office complex encompassing 550,000 square feet with over 1,000 employees occupying the office. When working on the above projects and others, Mr. Leh has worked extensively with various business partners in their area of expertise, including Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Communication and Legal.
Moreover, Mr. Leh is a licensed real estate agent in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York, further exemplifying his comprehensive expertise in the real estate domain. He is an instructor at Penn State University and teaches certification courses in Supply Management. The certification program is for adult learners to achieve their Certification Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation.
Mr. Leh holds a B.A. in Management from Moravian University and a master’s in business administration from Lebanon Valley College. He also possesses several prestigious certifications, including CPSM (Certified professional in Supply Management), CPSC (Certified Professional in Supply Chain). Additionally, Mr. Leh is a current member of ISM - Institute of Supply Management, ASCM - Association of Supply Chain Management and IFMA - International Facilities Management Association).
Tim Leh's enduring dedication and profound expertise continue to make significant contributions to the fields of corporate real estate, facilities management, and procurement, solidifying his reputation as a distinguished professional in the industry and strives to bring value to his clients.
Tim Leh is a certified instructor and obtained his teaching certification by obtaining his T3 (train-the-trainer) status from the Institute of Supply Management for certification training. He has over ten years of experience teaching certification courses in the field of supply management. Additionally, he has a background of coaching corporate staff members in areas such as contract negotiations, cost analysis, category management, and risk management.
Mr. Leh currently leads certification classes for individuals to obtain their Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification at Penn State University Workforce Development programs. The three-course program which covers the following subject matter:
Supply Management Core: Sourcing, Category Management, Negotiation, Legal and Contractual Matters, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost and Price Management, Financial Analysis
Supply Management Integration: Supply Chain Strategy, Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Forecasting, Sales and Operations Planning, Product and Service Development, Quality Management, Logistics and Materials Management, Project Management
Supply Management Leadership and Transformation:. Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, People Development and Coaching, Systems Capability and Technology, Risk and Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics. The above certification program is sponsored and managed by the Institute of Supply Management.
Mr. Leh also teaches an introductory course at Penn State University that provides students with an overview of key logistics and supply chain management processes, concepts, and methodologies. Here, he provides instruction based on problem-based learning.
Tim earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Moravian University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and his M.B.A. from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania.
He has lifetime certifications as a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSC) from the Association of Supply Chain Management and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Management. He also holds a certification from the Institute of Supply Management as a (CPSM) - Certified Professional Supply Management.
Tim is currently a member of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
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