Tim Prevost never set out to make a statement — he set out to serve. First, as a U.S. Marine. Now, as an electrician at Waupaca Foundry.
 

His journey began in 1997 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps and trained as an electrical engineer. He then applied his skills to train reservists, as well as other Marines before they were deployed to Iraq. Over his entire seven-year stint, his assignments took him across the globe, from Okinawa to Korea to Camp Pendleton in California. He capped off his service teaching electrical systems as an independent instructor at a base in Green Bay.
 

“I liked the structure, the responsibility, the way people looked out for each other,” Tim said. “That always stuck with me.”
 

That sense of order and accountability easily translated into his role at Waupaca Foundry. He joined more than a decade ago, starting in the mill room before stepping into a full-time electrician role, where he quickly became a go-to team member known for his consistency and calm.
 

“I pretty much run the millroom by myself on first shift,” he said with a laugh. “And I guess I do it well…nobody complains.”
 

Tim brings the same values he lived by in the Marines to the foundry floor each day: attention to detail, responsibility, and quiet leadership. He takes pride in keeping systems running smoothly and safely.
What keeps him showing up and giving his best every day? The people. “The camaraderie here feels familiar. Like the Marines, you’ve got each other’s backs. You show up, do your job, and take care of your team.”
 

That steady presence and quiet dependability are exactly what caught the attention of his coworker and longtime friend, Robert Vieth, 2^nd shift Powered Vehicle Operator, who nominated Tim for recognition.
 

“I’ve known Tim most of my life – he went to school with my sister, and I always knew he was a good guy,” Robert said. “He’s the kind of person who shows up, works hard, and gives 100%  every day. He puts production and safety first, and he’ll drop what he’s doing to help anyone at a moment’s notice. He’s honest, humble, and just a genuinely good person. I have a lot of respect for him.”
 

When Tim found out Robert had nominated him, Tim was surprised. “He doesn’t look for recognition,” Robert said. “He just does what needs to be done.”

At Waupaca Foundry, Tim’s kind of quiet leadership doesn’t go unnoticed. His story reminds us that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off –  it simply takes on a new form.