James White

James White possesses extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, currently serving as a Consultant for the American Foundry Society since November 2017. Prior to this role, James held various positions at Caterpillar Inc. from January 2002 to August 2015, including Category Manager for LPSD components, Strategic Buyer, Process Control Engineer, and Tooling Engineer. Expertise includes supplier relationship management, cost reduction strategies, and process improvement initiatives. James holds a degree in Mass Communication with a focus on Television Production from Illinois State University, which was completed between 1976 and 1980, and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois in 1976.