Tim Keller
President
Tim (TK) has served on the IPA Board of Directors since 2025. He is currently the Director of Operations & Marketing for the pageantry arts costume manufacturing company, Dance Sophisticates (DS) in Indianapolis.
TK brings over twenty-five years of experience working with marching bands, indoor percussion ensembles, and color guard programs. He has served as a trusted consultant for groups at all levels, helping ensembles refine their musical clarity, visual coordination, and overall performance identity.
Tim continues to inspire creativity and excellence in the performing arts with a voice that champions both artistic integrity and audience engagement.
As a clinician, adjudicator, and designer for numerous circuits and festivals, Tim is known for his articulate feedback and educational approach. Tim has adjudicated in Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois across all captions but specializes in visual performance and effect.
Tim and his partner Sarah live in Broad Ripple. His children Aiden and Addi are both in college.