Leading with Purpose

English alumnus Tim Stutz shares personal inspiration while helping students discover their own

Amy Walden

Thu, 01/15/26

Tim Stutz, Department of English alumnus. — *Tim Stutz. Photo courtesy Insight Global.*

You could say that Tim Stutz’s lifelong passion for philanthropy began on the dance floor... at Tully Gymnasium, to be exact.

It was 1999, music was booming, and the freshman English major had signed up through his fraternity to participate in Dance Marathon at , an annual event that has raised over $22 million since 1995.

“We stayed on our feet for 32 hours straight, which was nothing compared to what kids battling pediatric cancer or other terminal diseases face,” Stutz said.

He took part in Dance Marathon year after year, even staying at FSU for an extra semester to serve as the event’s executive director.

“It was a philanthropic event where you see your efforts — in fundraising and in time — go to work immediately,” said Stutz, who set his sights on making a positive impact post-graduation.

After earning a bachelor’s in English language and literature from the in 2003, Stutz secured a job as a recruiter at Insight Global, an Atlanta, Georgia-based entrepreneurial startup co-founded by FSU business alumnus Scott Madden that provides staffing and professional services. At the time, the organization included two offices — Atlanta and Raleigh, North Carolina — and a dozen employees. Stutz quickly fell in love with helping jobseekers harness their potential and land dream careers, all while working his own way up through roles including sales manager, regional manager and president.

From top: Tim Stutz with his wife and three children during a visit to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Courtesy photo. Tim Stutz speaks with colleagues and conducts volunteer work with OneWorld Health. Photos courtesy Insight Global. Tim Stutz participates in the 2003 Dance Marathon fundraiser with classmates Kyle Maxson (Class of 2003) and Eric Nagel (Class of 2004). Courtesy photo.

Tim Stutz speaks with colleagues. Photo courtesy Insight Global. — From top: Tim Stutz with his wife and three children during a visit to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Courtesy photo. Tim Stutz speaks with colleagues and conducts volunteer work with OneWorld Health. Photos courtesy Insight Global. Tim Stutz participates in the 2003 Dance Marathon fundraiser with classmates Kyle Maxson (Class of 2003) and Eric Nagel (Class of 2004). Courtesy photo.

Today, with Stutz at the helm as chief operating officer, Insight Global has grown to more than 80 field offices in North America, Europe and Asia, providing talent and technical solutions for Fortune 500 companies across industries including information technology, health care and engineering.

In addition to managing operations and systems supporting 5,500 employees and more than 30,000 consultants worldwide, Stutz has another role even closer to his heart — serving as the company’s executive sponsor of corporate philanthropy and facilitating courses for its leadership academy and training and development program.

“I love the people I work with,” said Stutz, who recently celebrated his 22nd year on the team and more than four years as COO. “I consider myself extremely blessed to be surrounded by people who embody our shared values. They’re heart-forward, kind, ambitious and hardworking.”

These qualities were top of mind after Stutz took a service trip to Africa in 2019 with OneWorld Health, a nonprofit organization that brings sustainable health care to communities around the globe. There, he met a young girl who underwent a life-saving amputation after a cut on her arm became infected due to a lack of access to clean water and medical care.

This experience inspired Stutz to put a new philanthropic goal on Insight Global’s agenda, one the company welcomed.

In January 2020, Insight Global formed a partnership with OneWorld Health, which has so far resulted in more than $5.6 million raised to provide critical medical care, the construction of 10 medical clinics across three countries, more than 200,000 patients served, and 2,000 jobs created. Stutz joined OneWorld Health’s Board of Directors in 2023 and traveled to Uganda, Nicaragua, and Honduras to assist with medical clinic openings and community outreach.

“I knew our company culture could be a major force for good here,” Stutz said. “Whether domestically or globally, we’re passionate about filling roles for others who don’t have a lot.”

In September 2025, Stutz was invited back to his alma mater to present as part of Seminole Futures event series, “Power Players: Real Talk.” He took center stage at the Student Union to speak to students about forging their own paths in the professional world and leading with purpose along the way.

Christy Mantzanas, the Career Center’s director of employer relations, said Stutz exemplifies the professional success and personal integrity students value and aspire to achieve.

“Tim’s ability to connect with students and share actionable advice made him a standout addition to this year’s expanded programming,” Mantzanas said. “Events like Power Players provide students with real-world perspective, helping them navigate challenges and grow through constructive feedback as they carry forward the lessons they learned into their careers.”

The visit wasn’t just about getting back to his roots — it was also a chance for Stutz to meet the changemakers of tomorrow.

“I was blown away by how confident and ambitious the students were,” Stutz said. “As someone whose organization goes to universities to hire good talent, it’s exciting that this is the next wave of professionals and leaders entering the workforce.”