James Stern
Director/Board Member at BADGER METER, INC.
Net worth: 12 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James Frederick Stern is currently an Independent Director at Badger Meter, Inc. and a Director at the National Association of Manufacturers.
He also holds director positions at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Fleck Foundation, Lochinvar Ltd., and the Milwaukee Water Council.
In 2007, he became the Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at A.
O.
Smith Corp.
Additionally, he is a Member-Governors Board at the Water Quality Association.
Previously, he served as an Independent Director at Jason Industries, Inc. from 2014 to 2015.
He was also a Director at Polar Ware Co. in 2012 and a Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP from 1997 to 2006.
He started his career as an Attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP in 1992.
Mr. Stern completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and obtained his graduate degree from Northwestern University School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
0.10% | 2024-02-11 | 122,114 ( 0.10% ) | 11 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
BADGER METER, INC.
0.02% | 2023-04-30 | 6,653 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Stern active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| A. O. SMITH CORPORATION | General Counsel | 2007-05-31 |
| BADGER METER, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-11-10 |
| Fleck Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2009-11-18 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-14 |
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Director/Board Member | 2014-10-07 |
| Milwaukee Water Council | Director/Board Member | - |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee provides social services for children. It inspires and empowers young people, especially those who need them the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lochinvar Ltd.
 Lochinvar Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of A. O. Smith Corp., Lochinvar Ltd. is a British company that designs, manufactures, and distributes gas-fired boilers, water heaters, and complementary equipment for commercial applications. The private company is based in Banbury, UK. The company's storage vessels are specifically designed for use with circulating-type water heaters such as EcoKnight, EcoForce, and TTW. The EcoCharger product range is a range of fully condensing, gas-fired, floor-standing, storage water heaters. The CPM range is suitable for a wide variety of commercial and industrial heating applications. The company was founded in 1919 by Walter Vallett. | Director/Board Member | 2011-08-25 |
Water Quality Association
 Water Quality Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Water Quality Association provides water treatment services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The private company is based in Lisle, IL and offers these services for charity. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of James Stern
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BADGER METER, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| A. O. SMITH CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Foley & Lardner LLP
 Foley & Lardner LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Foley & Lardner LLP engages in the provision of legal services. Its practice areas include employee benefits and executive compensation, environmental, estates and trusts, finance, international tax and transfer pricing, private equity and venture capital, real estate, securities, commodities and exchange regulation, taxation, and transactions. The company was founded by Asahel Finch and William Pitt Lynde on September 8, 1842 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Commercial Services |
Jason Industries, Inc.
 Jason Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Jason Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of components and manufacturing solutions for industrial equipment, motorcycles, lawn and turf care, rail, and automotive. It operates through the Industrial and Engineered Components segments. The Industrial segment offers polishing and finishing products. The engineered components segment designs, engineers, and manufactures seating products used in heavy industry such as construction, agriculture, and material handling, turf care, and power sports applications. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Latham & Watkins LLP
 Latham & Watkins LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons. | Commercial Services |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee provides social services for children. It inspires and empowers young people, especially those who need them the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. | Commercial Services |
Water Quality Association
Water Quality Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Water Quality Association provides water treatment services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The private company is based in Lisle, IL and offers these services for charity. | Commercial Services |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | |
Polar Ware Co.
 Polar Ware Co. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Polar Ware Co. manufactures products for the Medical and Home Brewing industries. Its products for medical industry includes: laboratory and surgical products, instrument trays, patient care items, clinic and office products, and food technology and dietary ware. Brewing industry products include: brew pots, kettles, wort chillers, strainers, measuring utensils, and other home brew accessories. The company is headquartered in Kiel, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Fleck Foundation | |
Giant Factories, Inc.
 Giant Factories, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Giant Factories, Inc. is a Canadian private company that specializes in manufacturing water heaters for residential consumption. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. With over 70 years of experience, they are committed to developing technologies that provide optimal satisfaction to their customers. Giant Factories was acquired by A. O. Smith Corp. on October 19, 2021 for $155.25 million. | Consumer Durables |
Lochinvar Ltd.
Lochinvar Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of A. O. Smith Corp., Lochinvar Ltd. is a British company that designs, manufactures, and distributes gas-fired boilers, water heaters, and complementary equipment for commercial applications. The private company is based in Banbury, UK. The company's storage vessels are specifically designed for use with circulating-type water heaters such as EcoKnight, EcoForce, and TTW. The EcoCharger product range is a range of fully condensing, gas-fired, floor-standing, storage water heaters. The CPM range is suitable for a wide variety of commercial and industrial heating applications. The company was founded in 1919 by Walter Vallett. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Milwaukee Water Council |
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