Quick Stats
35+ Years in Entertainment
Board Member
Tim Hightower: Entertainment Executive & Sustainable Development CEO
CEO & Founder, Writer/Producer/Performer
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Tim Hightower is a visionary entertainment executive and entrepreneur who has shaped television comedy and launched groundbreaking networks. From his early days writing for "In Living Color" to founding multiple successful companies, Tim's career spans over three decades of innovation in entertainment, green technology, and sustainable development.
Roles
Network Founder & CEO
Craft
Comedy & Drama Producer
Career Journey
From Universal Studios to Sustainable Development
- 1
1987 — Television Career Begins
Started his television career at age 17 working on "The Outsiders" series for Universal, produced by Papazian/Hirsch. Worked production for 5 years on dramas including "Hart to Hart" and "Tales from the Crypt" for HBO.
- 2
1990s — Comedy Writing Breakthrough
Began pitching and ghost writing for "In Living Color," then became segment producer for The Suzanne Sommers Show. Landed a show with Vin Di Bona called "Sherman Oaks" as both writer and actor.
- 3
1996 — Comedy Central Launch
Helped launch Comedy Central network and became their spokesperson for Black History Month with "White Moments in Black History" promos. Also wrote for Mad TV and Damon Wayans' "Waynehead" for Warner Bros Animation.
- 4
Late 1990s — Multi-Show Producer
Became writer/producer on multiple sitcoms including "Malcolm & Eddie" and "Head Over Heels" for UPN, and "Damon" for FOX. Sold animated series "G-Town" at HBO featuring Warren G, Snoop, and Nate Dogg.
- 5
2000s — Film and Digital Innovation
Transitioned to film with "Booga Bear" for Universal/Focus, worked on "Love Stinks" and "How High." Pioneered comedy in digital media with broadband series for Comedy Central and HBO/AT&T partnerships.
- 6
2007-2008 — Planet Green Network
Helped launch Planet Green network for Robert Redford and Discovery, working alongside industry legends from Ted Turner to Magic Johnson. This experience transformed his career toward green technology and sustainability.
- 7
Present — DDP & Sustainable Innovation
Now CEO of Deconstruction Development Partners, CityUp! Franchise, and Terra Verde Technologies, combining entertainment expertise with sustainable development and innovative tax benefit programs.
Major Achievements
Major Achievements
Network Pioneer
Co-founded and helped launch two major television networks: Comedy Central and Planet Green.
Comedy Legend Collaborator
Worked directly with comedy icons including Keenan Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, and Robert Townsend.
Multi-Platform Creator
Successfully created content across television, film, animation, and digital platforms.
Social Impact Innovator
"Laughed Straight" educational curriculum for California's Alcohol and Drug Prevention, using comedy to reduce recidivism.
Green Technology Leader
Founded Terra Verde Technologies, creating innovative energy management solutions for homes and businesses.
Tax Innovation Pioneer
Created the revolutionary 4-to-1 Donation Benefit Services Program, transforming property deconstruction into tax advantages.
Current Roles
Current Leadership Roles
Deconstruction Development Partners (DDP)
CEO & Founder — leading innovative 4-to-1 tax deduction programs through sustainable deconstruction.
CityUp! Franchise
Founder — developing municipal technology solutions connecting citizens, governance, and services.
Terra Verde Technologies
CEO — creating energy management technologies and green solutions for homes and businesses.
Notable Shows
Notable TV Shows & Projects
"In Living Color"
Ghost writer and segment contributor to the groundbreaking sketch comedy series.
"Mad TV"
Staff writer on the popular sketch comedy series competing with Saturday Night Live.
"Malcolm & Eddie" / "Head Over Heels"
Simultaneously wrote for both UPN sitcoms.
"Damon" (FOX)
Writer/Producer on Damon Wayans' People's Choice Award-winning sitcom, produced by Carsey/Werner.
"Rude Awakening" (Showtime)
Advanced to higher-level writing and producing on this Columbia/Mandaly series.
Digital Innovation Projects
"Flex & Zypher" for Comedy Central and "Minority Majority" for HBO/AT&T smart phone platforms.
"Comedy has taught me that the best solutions often come from seeing problems differently. Whether I'm creating entertainment or developing sustainable business models, it's about finding that unexpected angle that makes everything click." — Tim Hightower
Vision & Impact
Vision & Impact
Tim's unique combination of entertainment industry expertise and environmental consciousness has positioned him as a leader in sustainable development. His work with Planet Green network opened his eyes to the massive potential of green technology and sustainable business practices.
Today, through DDP, Tim is revolutionizing how property development and tax strategy intersect with community benefit. The 4-to-1 Donation Benefit Services Program turns necessary demolition into powerful tax advantages while supporting nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity.
His vision for the CityUp! app extends beyond technology to create genuine connections between municipalities and citizens, fostering economic development while preserving community values.
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