James Sopko

James Sopko, MBA, is a proactive and results-oriented financial professional with extensive experience in financial management, operations, and logistics. Currently serving as the Manager of FP&A, Budgets and Forecasts at Allison Transmission since October 2020, James has previously held significant roles including Controller at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. from January 2007 to September 2020, and various positions such as Director of Operations and Purchasing Manager at CertainTeed from 2000 to 2007. James possesses diverse expertise in supporting strategic initiatives like facility relocations, mergers and acquisitions, and large-scale ERP system implementations. Educational credentials include an MBA in Accounting and Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, a BSBA in Accounting and Finance from Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg, and a Lean Manufacturing certificate from Penn State University.