Timothy J. Sopko

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Taylor Devices Inc

Board

Since April 2019

Age

57 years

Education

Graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The State University of New York at Buffalo.

Tenure

Joined TAYD as CEO in April 2019 and was appointed to the board of directors in 2020.

Also at Taylor Devices Inc

ARK

Alan R. Klembczyk

President

PMH

Paul M. Heary

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Timothy J. Sopko is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors, and is currently 57 years old. His technical foundation was established with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The State University of New York at Buffalo, where he also contributed to the Mechanical and Aerospace Dean’s Advisory Board.

Before his tenure at TAYD, he held several leadership roles at Carleton Technologies Inc. (d.b.a. Cobham Mission Systems), where he served as Vice President, General Manager, and in other engineering and business development capacities. His leadership was instrumental in growing annual sales significantly, demonstrating his adeptness in management and strategic development.

At TAYD, he joined as the Chief Executive Officer in April 2019 and later became a board member in 2020, anchoring his role in shaping the company’s long-term strategies. His tenure reflects a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and the pursuit of shareholder value, providing a blend of technical acumen and executive leadership.

$TAYD Performance Under Timothy J. Sopko

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Carleton Technologies Inc. (d.b.a. Cobham Mission Systems)	Vice President and General Manager	N/A	Grew annual sales from $110 million to over $200 million
Carleton Technologies Inc. (d.b.a. Cobham Mission Systems)	General Manager; Director of Engineering and Programs; Director of Engineering; Director of Business Development	N/A	N/A
Comprehensive Technical Solutions Inc.	Co-founder	N/A	Provided product design engineering services and supported a portfolio of internally funded products
The State University of New York at Buffalo	Mechanical and Aerospace Dean’s Advisory Board Member	Over 10 years (exact dates N/A)	Provided guidance to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering programs

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	$300,000	Annual 2024	Base salary for fiscal year 2024
All Other Compensation	$26,608	Annual 2024	Other compensation component for fiscal year 2024

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Bonus

Metric	Value	Notes
Bonus Amount	$307,863	Paid pursuant to the company's Management Bonus Policy ; capped at 15% of net income.
Performance Metrics	N/A	No detailed performance metrics, targets, thresholds, evaluation periods, or vesting schedules provided.

Option Awards

Metric	Value	Notes
Number of Options	5,000	Total unexercised options.
Exercise Prices	$9.8500, $11.9500, $9.5250, $19.9550, $46.9926	Various exercise prices for different award tranches.
Expiration Dates	April 18, 2030; April 22, 2031; April 18, 2032; April 18, 2033; April 18, 2034	Specific expiration dates for each tranche.
Vesting Schedule	N/A	No vesting schedule information provided.
Performance Metrics	N/A	No performance criteria or additional conditions provided.