# Tim Larson

> Tim Larson is president, CEO and a director of Champion Homes, Inc., appointed in December 2024 after joining as chief growth officer in May 2021. A University of Minnesota strategic communications graduate, he previously led Jostens and held senior customer-experience and marketing roles at Polaris. His career includes digital tools, dealer networks and direct-to-consumer retail operations.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Champion Homes, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Champion Homes, Inc., Jostens, Inc., Polaris Industries, Spectro Alloys, Botanic Innovations
- **From:** Detroit Lakes, United States
- **Education:** B.A. in Strategic Communications, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- **Known for:** Advanced from Jostens intern to president and CEO over 16 years., Named co-inventor of U.S. patent 7,757,166, System and method for yearbook creation., Received the University of Minnesota journalism school’s Above the Fold Award in 2012.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Joined Jostens as an intern.
- **1994** — Began full-time work at Jostens while continuing university studies.
- **2001** — Completed his University of Minnesota undergraduate degree.
- **2005** — Became senior vice president and general manager of the Jostens Memory Book business.
- **2008-01** — Appointed president and CEO of Jostens at age 34.
- **2010-07** — U.S. patent 7,757,166 for a yearbook creation system granted; Larson is one of four named inventors.
- **2013-08** — Joined Polaris as vice president of Global Customer Excellence; later served as CMO and senior vice president until January 2018.
- **2018-2024** — Served as executive board chair/advisor at Spectro Alloys from September 2018 to September 2024.
- **2018-2025** — Served as executive board chair/advisor at Botanic Innovations from January 2018 to March 2025.
- **2021-05** — Named chief growth officer of Skyline Champion, now Champion Homes, effective May 3.
- **2024-12** — Appointed president, CEO and director of Champion Homes on December 13, succeeding Mark Yost.

## Achievements

- Advanced from Jostens intern to president and CEO over 16 years.
- Named co-inventor of U.S. patent 7,757,166, System and method for yearbook creation.
- Received the University of Minnesota journalism school’s Above the Fold Award in 2012.
- Received the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Alumni of Notable Achievement Award in 2010.
- Recognized in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s 2009 40 Under 40.
- Led direct-to-consumer growth work before his appointment as Champion Homes CEO.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 5, Champion announced an agreement to acquire Timberline Homes’ nine retail locations in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. The acquisition remained pending, with closing expected in fiscal Q4 2027.
- **2026-09** — Participated in the U.S. Chamber Housing Summit Scaling Housing Supply discussion with UMH Properties president Sam Landy, moderated by MHI CEO Lesli Gooch.
- **2026-08** — Champion completed its acquisition of 11 Homes Direct retail locations on August 1 and reported fiscal Q1 2027 results on August 4.
- **2026-06** — Champion appointed Wade Lyall chief sales officer, John Kastanek chief customer experience officer and Andrew Houser senior vice president of manufacturing.

## Links

- Website: https://www.championhomes.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timlarsonli

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Last updated: 2026-10-24