Tim Farquer is a Senior Advisor within WRI's Electric School Bus Initiative. His main focus is technical assistance for school districts. He assists with other pillars of work as needed. He comes from a family of educators and has worked in public education for 25 years. He is also the administrative lead for the Bus-2-Grid Initiative and acting Superintendent for Williamsfield Schools.

Tim holds a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Bradley University and an Educational Specialist degree from Western Illinois University.

He lives in Williamsfield, IL with his wife Nadine, sons Benjamin & Cade, daughter Olivia. and their various pets.