Who We Are
Our robust process is designed to help you build
a better team, with complete confidence.
We offer up-to-date advice and insights you can trust.
Go beyond just training
Our approach goes beyond just training - we provide
comprehensive, people development solutions that
also focus on coaching and mentoring, so you can
continue to develop your team over time.
Grow your people and your business
At ATA Enhancement Services, we understand the
importance of investing in your people. That's why
we strive to bring you the best tools and advice to help
grow both your people and your business.
Tim Geels - Owner and Operator
Tim is the owner and operator of ATA Enhancement Services. Tim and his wife, Jammie, live in McCook Lake, SD. Tim is the father of three boys, Andrew, Tyler and Austin. He attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and Religion, and a master’s degree in management from American Public University. In 1998 Tim was certified in Leadership Development through the University of Nebraska’s Center for Leadership Development. Tim and two partners own and operate Cord Educational Services, providing educational consultation.
In 2009, Tim’s middle son, Tyler, was diagnosed with fragile x syndrome. Since then, his greatest joy comes from working with families…especially, dads. As a parent of a child affected by a developmental disability, as well as a professional in the field, Tim brings a unique blend of personal and professional insights into his work.
Tim started working in the human service field in 1987. Throughout his career he has worked with adults with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, mental health, and youth. He has worked positions from a direct care professional up through administration. In 2001, Tim took a position with an international training company in crisis management known as The Mandt System®. Today, he provides contract work for The Mandt System®.
Additionally, he is a sought-after conference speaker, trainer, keynote presenter, and consultant. He has helped reduce and eliminate restraints and coercive programming in organizations and schools around the world. He has worked with people in educational facilities, detention centers, jails, psychiatric hospitals, developmental disabilities group homes, hospitals, law enforcement, nightclubs, and churches.
With more than three decades of experience, Tim is here to help you bring your people development dreams to life!
See what we have to offer for you and your business.