James Kline

James Kline is the Chief Information Officer at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a position he has held since December 2017.12 He is based in Westerville, Ohio, United States.23 Kline has an extensive background in information technology, with over two decades of experience in various IT roles.

Career History

• Chief Information Officer at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (December 2017 - Present)2
• Vice President Information Technology at Simonton Windows & Doors (August 2014 - December 2017)2
• Various roles at Simonton Windows & Doors, including Director of Information Technology, Director of ERP, Senior IT Manager, and IT Manager (1999 - 2014)2

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from West Virginia University (2006 - 2008)1
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management Information Systems from Cedarville University (1997 - 1999)1

Certifications

• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach (obtained in 2021)12
• Level 3 USA Hockey Coach (obtained in 2017)2

Throughout his career, Kline has led significant IT initiatives, including the implementation of Oracle EBS 12.1.3 and the introduction of virtualized computing in his organizations.1