This lifelong Bergenfield resident couldn't imagine life in another town, saying, "Bergenfield shaped who I became." Born and raised in this Bergen town, Timmons started his musical career in the third grade when he picked up the trumpet. After graduating Bergenfield High School, he went on to William Paterson University and then Hofstra to get his master's degree in conducting. He soon made his way back to Bergenfield High School where he assisted under his former teacher until he took his current position.

Music plays a major role not only in his career, but in his social life as well. He and his wife met in the high school band room right outside what is now his current office.