James Stern

Mr. James F.
Stern is an Independent Director at Badger Meter, Inc., a Chairman at The Water Council, a Secretary, EVP-Corporate Development & Strategy at A. O.
Smith Corp.
and a Secretary & Director at Lochinvar Ltd. He is on the Board of Directors at Seton Catholic Schools, Water Quality Association, Badger Meter, Inc., Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Fleck Foundation, Milwaukee Water Council and Lochinvar Ltd. Mr. Stern was previously employed as an Independent Director by Jason Industries, Inc., a Partner by Foley & Lardner LLP, and an Associate by Latham & Watkins LLP.
He also served on the board at National Association of Manufacturers, Polar Ware Co. and Giant Factories, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and a graduate degree from Northwestern University School of Law.