Gregory Stoker
About Gregory Stoker
Gregory Stoker is the Director of Strategic Planning for Isolation Valves at Emerson in Houston, Texas, with a background in finance and strategic planning roles at Emerson and EY.
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Gregory Stoker serves as the Director of Strategic Planning for Isolation Valves at Emerson. He is based in Houston, Texas, United States.
Professional Background at Emerson
Gregory Stoker began his tenure at Emerson as a Financial Analyst II from 2017 to 2019 in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He was then promoted to FP&A Supervisor, a role he held from 2019 to 2021. Afterward, he transitioned to the position of Strategic Planner for Assembly Technologies in Brookfield, Connecticut, where he worked from 2021 to 2022. Currently, he is the Director of Strategic Planning for Isolation Valves in Houston, Texas.
Previous Roles at Ernst & Young
Prior to joining Emerson, Gregory Stoker worked at EY in various capacities. He started as an Assurance Intern in 2013. Following this, he served as Assurance Staff from 2014 to 2016 and as Assurance Senior from 2016 to 2017, working in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Stoker earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, completing the program in 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting and Finance, from Drake University, which he completed in 2014. His academic background lays a strong foundation for his roles in strategic planning and financial analysis.
Key Projects and Achievements
Within his tenure at Emerson, Gregory Stoker led a cross-functional team in developing a strategic plan for Isolation Valves, which resulted in a 15% increase in operational efficiency. He also played a crucial role in the integration of a newly acquired business unit into Emerson's Isolation Valves division. Additionally, he developed and implemented a comprehensive market analysis framework that identified new growth opportunities in the Isolation Valves segment. Stoker also presented at the 2023 Valve World Americas Conference.