Timothy Porth
Director/Board Member at HydroMassage LLC
Profile
Tim Porth is a visionary entrepreneur focused on the fitness, health and wellness space for over 25 years.
Tim has an extensive background in innovation, product, brand, business, intellectual property, domestic and Asian sourcing within companies ranging from start-ups to publicly traded entities.
In 2001, Tim co-founded Octane Fitness – a creator of zero impact cardio equipment sold to homes and health clubs worldwide.
Octane Fitness became part of the North Castle Partners family in 2005 and grew to become a multi category, multi product leader in the fitness equipment space.
In 2007, Tim and co-founder Dennis Lee were voted winner and national finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award in the consumer products category.
In 2015, Octane Fitness was sold to Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) where Tim continued to lead Octane’s product development and marketing and lead the integration of Octane into Nautilus Inc. Prior to Octane Fitness, Tim served in a variety of development roles at Life Fitness, Nordic Track and multiple product development consulting firms.
Tim currently leads Think Product LLC, a product, brand and business consulting firm and serves on the Board of Directors for HydroMassage and Hyper Wear Inc. Tim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI.
Timothy Porth active positions
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North Castle Partners LLC
 North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-06-30 |
Velasa Sports, Inc.
 Velasa Sports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Velasa Sports, Inc. develops and manufactures skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
HydroMassage LLC
 HydroMassage LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables HydroMassage LLC is a manufacturer of wellness and recovery products, including water massage beds and lounges, as well as innovative new products such as RelaxSpace wellness pods and CryoLounge+ chairs. The company is based in Clearwater, FL. The company's products have been utilized in health clubs, chiropractic offices, and spas worldwide for over 30 years, providing the benefits of massage without the time or expense required for traditional hands-on massage therapy. All of their products are manufactured in the USA at their corporate headquarters. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-30 |
Hyper Wear, Inc.
 Hyper Wear, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Hyper Wear, Inc. manufactures fitness equipment. its products include hyper vest, sandbell, steelbell, softbell, fit ruck, waterbell, and battle rope. The company was founded by Dirk Buikema in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2018-02-28 |
Former positions of Timothy Porth
| Companies | Position | End |
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| Think Gum LLC | Private Equity Investor | - |
Octane Fitness LLC
 Octane Fitness LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Octane Fitness LLC manufactures elliptical fitness products. Its products include standing and seated elliptical, LateralX elliptical, XT-One cross-trainer and Zero Runner machines for home and club applications. The company was founded by Dennis Lee and Timothy Porth in 2001 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN. | Founder | 2017-12-30 |
| Sta Active | Founder | - |
| Brighton Research Group LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Axiom Solutions LLLP | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Timothy Porth
| Western Michigan University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Hyper Wear, Inc.
Hyper Wear, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Hyper Wear, Inc. manufactures fitness equipment. its products include hyper vest, sandbell, steelbell, softbell, fit ruck, waterbell, and battle rope. The company was founded by Dirk Buikema in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Durables |
Velasa Sports, Inc.
Velasa Sports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Velasa Sports, Inc. develops and manufactures skate sharpening equipment and related accessories for ice hockey, figure skating and sled hockey. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Acton, MA. | Retail Trade |
North Castle Partners LLC
North Castle Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance North Castle Partners LLC (North Castle Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Chip Baird. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Finance |
Life Fitness, Inc.
 Life Fitness, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Life Fitness, Inc. manufactures fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It also designs cardiovascular and strength-training products. The firm's products include strength systems, exercise bikes, treadmills, cross-trainers and stair-climbers. Its products are used by health and fitness centers. The company's products are sold under the brand names of Life Fitness, Life Fitness Sports, ParaBody, Essential and Hammer. The company was founded by Augustine L. Nieto in 1977 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Consumer Durables |
Octane Fitness LLC
Octane Fitness LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Octane Fitness LLC manufactures elliptical fitness products. Its products include standing and seated elliptical, LateralX elliptical, XT-One cross-trainer and Zero Runner machines for home and club applications. The company was founded by Dennis Lee and Timothy Porth in 2001 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN. | Consumer Durables |
| Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of Greensboro PA | |
| Axiom Solutions LLLP | |
| Brighton Research Group LLC | |
| Think Gum LLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
HydroMassage LLC
HydroMassage LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables HydroMassage LLC is a manufacturer of wellness and recovery products, including water massage beds and lounges, as well as innovative new products such as RelaxSpace wellness pods and CryoLounge+ chairs. The company is based in Clearwater, FL. The company's products have been utilized in health clubs, chiropractic offices, and spas worldwide for over 30 years, providing the benefits of massage without the time or expense required for traditional hands-on massage therapy. All of their products are manufactured in the USA at their corporate headquarters. | Consumer Durables |
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