THE TILTON TEAM
MD ALAM
Director of Operations
MD Alam brings more than 27 years of experience in project, engineering, and construction management to his role as Director of Operations at Tilton Coffered Ceilings. Throughout his career, MD has held leadership and project management positions with internationally recognized organizations including Siemens, Jacobs, Aramco, Wood, and Worley, working across the oil, gas, energy, and petrochemical industries.
His experience spans all major stages of complex projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. MD has managed large scale projects, coordinated multidisciplinary teams, and worked with clients and professionals around the world, developing extensive experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, regulatory compliance, and operational management.
MD holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and earned his Project Management Professional certification in 2011. His combination of engineering knowledge, project management experience, and leadership skills has provided him with a strong foundation for managing complex operations and coordinating teams, customers, vendors, and business partners.
In 2026, MD was appointed Director of Operations at Tilton Coffered Ceilings. In this role, he applies his extensive management and operational experience to overseeing daily operations, coordinating company resources, supporting customer relationships, and helping ensure projects and business initiatives are executed efficiently as the company continues to grow.
SCOTT HALFORD
Director of Information Technology
Scott@TiltonCofferedCeilings.com
As an experienced information technology professional, Scott Halford has played an instrumental role in designing, testing, and integrating the technical systems that support Tilton Coffered Ceilings. After serving as a consulting IT expert, Scott officially joined the team as IT Manager in the summer of 2012.
Scott brings a unique combination of technical expertise and firsthand knowledge of decorative ceiling fabrication and installation. From 2006 to 2008, he worked as a Lead Finish Carpenter with Jason Tilton’s Molding & Millwork business, contributing to a variety of premium interior remodeling projects that included numerous coffered ceiling installations.
After completing his graduate studies in computer science, Scott transitioned from carpentry into information technology, working as a Network and Systems Specialist at the Patchogue Medford School District on Long Island, New York. Scott and Jason continued the professional relationship they had established at Fanatic Finish, with Scott shifting his focus from client installations to supporting the company’s growing technology needs.
With his combined understanding of technology and the company’s products and operations, Scott became a natural choice to oversee the website, email, telephony, server systems, and other technical resources for Tilton Coffered Ceilings, Inc. He also oversees the development and deployment of new technology designed to support the company’s customers and operations, including the proprietary Tilton ‘Design & Quote’ software application.
KELLIE HALFORD
Director of Business Development
As Director of Business Development, Kellie Halford brings a strong background in sales, client relations, and financial services to Tilton Coffered Ceilings. Her experience developing trusted relationships, understanding customer needs, and guiding clients through important purchasing decisions provides a strong foundation for developing new business opportunities and lasting professional relationships.
Prior to joining the company, Kellie spent nearly six years as a Mortgage Loan Consultant with American Advisors Group (AAG), now part of Finance of America. She specialized in mortgage and home equity solutions, including HECM reverse mortgages, HECM purchases, refinancing, traditional mortgages, cash out transactions, rate and term loans, and debt consolidation.
Kellie distinguished herself as a top performing sales professional, earning Rookie of the Year, becoming the first loan officer to achieve President’s Club within her first six months on the sales floor, and being recognized as a Top Funder in 2017. Her success was built on earning clients’ trust, understanding their individual needs, and clearly communicating complex financial solutions.
Kellie later expanded her experience in the real estate and lending industries through title production, working with lenders on mortgage purchases and refinances and reviewing documentation for real estate transactions nationwide. Today, she brings that combination of sales experience, industry knowledge, communication skills, and relationship focused service to developing new opportunities and strengthening customer and professional relationships for Tilton Coffered Ceilings.
TIM PETROU
Board Member
Tim Petrou brings decades of experience in finance, real estate, business transactions, and client relations to his role as a Board Member at Tilton Coffered Ceilings. Prior to entering the real estate industry, Tim spent 27 years as a Wall Street financial advisor, developing extensive experience in financial strategy, investment planning, negotiation, and managing important client relationships.
Tim later transitioned into real estate and founded Blue Shark Realty Group, a full service brokerage based on Long Island, New York. As Founder and Broker, he leads an experienced team serving buyers, sellers, business owners, and investors throughout Long Island and across New York State.
His real estate experience includes residential and commercial properties, investment opportunities, and business sales. Through these roles, Tim has worked with clients navigating significant financial, real estate, and business decisions, giving him a broad understanding of investments, property markets, negotiations, and business development.
As a Board Member, Tim brings his financial knowledge, business experience, negotiation skills, and understanding of the real estate market to Tilton Coffered Ceilings. His perspective supports strategic decision making, the development of new opportunities, and the company’s continued long term growth.