# Tim Mickelson (Professional Golf, Fatal Wildfires and Innovations in Engine Operations) - Episode 1246

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Podcast: [Behind The Shield](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-shield-607230)
Published: 2026-05-28T18:31:59+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-shield/2866894
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Duration seconds: 4959

## Resource

Tim Mickelson is a professional golfer, caddie and the CEO of Cedar Valve. We discuss growing up in a golfing family, training the youth athlete, midfullness and performance, his brother Tim's success, caddying, learning from the tragic Cedar fire, innovating engine operations and so much more. Tim Mickelson brings over 20 years of experience in both the sports industry and small business. After officially retiring in 2024, he returned in 2025 driven by his belief in Cedar Valve’s potential to transform fire industry standards. His objective: to put this innovative device on every fire engine in the United States and help protect countless firefighters, communities and structures. https://www.cedarvalve.com/

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