Timo Berger relocated to Lake Forest in 2019 with his wife and daughter, who is currently a 7th grader at Deer Path Middle School. Wanting to set roots and to be an active community member, Timo served on the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Board from 2022 to 2024. Timo worked most of his career in a Fortune 50 company in various management and executive roles such as in Project Management, Bid Management, HR, Finance and Operations. During that time, he lived in many countries and experienced various industries. He is currently the COO for a healthcare company. In his free time Timo enjoys participating in sports.

Timo has always been passionate about education. He graduated from High School in the US and in Germany. He obtained a Master’s degree in Germany, later obtained an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University. Timo’s extensive business experience, fiscal responsibility, and role as a District 67 parent, combined with having educators in his family, give him a well-rounded perspective on school board decisions. His background enables him to balance the needs of students, teachers, and the community effectively.