Mr. Sotok has served as a Director of the Company since May 1999. He became Manager of Manufacturing in 1977 at Prince Corporation, an $800 million automotive supplier of interior parts. Prince Corporation was acquired in 1996 by Johnson Controls, Inc.
Mr. Sotok became Vice President of Manufacturing in 1980 and Senior Vice President of Operations in 1989. In 1993, he became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to employment with Prince Corporation, Mr. Sotok spent 17 years with General Electric in various manufacturing positions. He is also on the advisory board of Innotec, Inc. in Zeeland, Michigan, and consults with other West Michigan firms.
Currently retired, Mr. Sotok holds an MBA from the University of Detroit and a bachelor's degree in metallurgy from Penn State University. |