T.J. Mattimore
About T.J. Mattimore
T.J. Mattimore serves as the President and Director of Legal for Vaisala Inc. in North America, overseeing various legal and business functions since 2017, after previously holding the role of Head of Legal for five years.
Current Role at Vaisala
T.J. Mattimore serves as the President of Vaisala Inc. and the Director of Legal for North America. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic direction and legal oversight. Based in Louisville, CO, he chairs Vaisala Inc.'s Executive Committee and the 401(k) Committee. His responsibilities include supervising the U.S. Contracts team and overseeing mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and business development. He reports primarily to the General Counsel and secondarily to the CEO of Vaisala OYJ.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
Before his current role, T.J. Mattimore worked at Vaisala as the Head of Legal for North America and served as Corporate Secretary from 2012 to 2017. During this five-year tenure in Louisville, CO, he managed various legal functions and contributed to the company's governance and compliance frameworks.
Legal Career Background
T.J. Mattimore has extensive experience in corporate law. He worked at Morrison & Foerster LLP as a Corporate Finance Associate from 2000 to 2003 in New York, NY. Prior to that, he was a Corporate Associate at Torys LLP for nine months in 1999 and at Chadbourne & Parke LLP for two years from 1997 to 1999. His roles involved various aspects of corporate governance and compliance.
Education and Legal Qualifications
T.J. Mattimore earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University, completing his studies there from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise and leadership roles.
Responsibilities and Oversight
In his role at Vaisala, T.J. Mattimore manages litigation matters and oversees corporate governance, including GSA/government issues and state registrations. He is also responsible for regulatory compliance, which encompasses OSHA and environmental regulations. Additionally, he oversees health and safety and quality oversight, ensuring that the company adheres to legal and regulatory standards.