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Supply chain planning expertise, built into every decision.

Founded by industry practitioners in 2015, StockIQ’s goal is simple: help planning teams turn complex data into clearer, more confident decisions.

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Leadership Team

  • Tasos Angelopoulos

    Tasos Angelopoulos

    CEO

    Over a decade of leadership experience in SaaS and technology-enabled businesses. Passionate products and team builder.

  • Jake Latham Leadership

    Jake Latham

    CPO, Founder

    Over 35 years of experience in software and supply chain solutions. Jake's vision and values drive StockIQ's success.

  • Jeffrey Porter 2

    Jeffrey Porter

    Principal Brand Evangelist / Co-Founder

    Passionate about serving and leveraging more than 35 years in inventory planning and management.

  • Paul Crane

    Paul Crane

    CFO

    Paul has 20+ years of finance & accounting experience, focusing on streamlining processes and continuous improvement.

  • Nash Simet

    Nash Simet

    VP of Sales

    Nash leads go-to-market efforts at StockIQ and partners closely with customers to help them turn inventory data into actionable, measurable outcomes.

  • Mark Davis

    Mark Davis

    Vice President of Technology

    Mark Davis is Vice President of Technology at StockIQ Technologies, where he leads the product and engineering teams behind StockIQ's supply chain planning platform.

  • Mike Battista

    Mike Battista

    VP of Implementation and Support

    Mike joined StockIQ in early 2022, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a supply chain practitioner and leader.

  • Chad Sajovic

    Chad Sajovic

    Senior Director of Marketing and Partnerships

    Chad is the Senior Director of Marketing & Partnerships at StockIQ, where he leads the company’s marketing strategy, brand development, and partner ecosystem.

  • Jenna Hartzler

    Jenna Hartzler

    Director of Customer Success

    Jenna is passionate about building strong customer relationships and driving measurable results.

Tasos Angelopoulos

CEO

Tasos has over a decade of leadership experience in SaaS and technology-enabled businesses. Before joining StockIQ, he served as CEO and COO at Davisware, where he led product development initiatives and expanded the company into new markets. His background also includes leadership roles at SMS Assist and consulting at PwC, advising enterprise clients on growth strategy and operational improvements.

Jake Latham

CPO, Founder

Jake’s been writing software for over 20 years, spending 15 of those in the supply chain industry. He’s no stranger to building supply chain suites, having created one that led the market for 14 years. In 2015, Jake used his lessons learned to co-found StockIQ. His aim was to create a new supply chain planning solution packed with features for mid-market distributors and third-party logistics (3PL) service providers. Jake is committed to offering a top-tier product at the right price, backed by top-notch service. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Colorado State University.

Jeffrey Porter

Principal Brand Evangelist / Co-Founder

Jeffrey has a strong service focus, using his 35+ years of experience in the distribution and manufacturing industries. He started his career with Andersen Consulting in 1987, working as a systems consultant until the early ’90s. He then spent seven years as a manufacturing development engineer at Hewlett-Packard. Jeffrey has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, an MBA from Colorado State University, and a Certification in Purchasing Management from the University of Colorado. He’s been a member of Vistage, an executive coaching organization, for seven years.

Paul Crane

CFO

Paul has 20+ years of finance & accounting experience, focusing on streamlining processes and continuous improvement. Having started his career as a Supply Chain Management consultant at Manhattan Associates, he realized his passion was in finance. After leading FP&A organizations at Brightree and Therapy Brands, he most recently improved the financial operations as CFO at Davisware, leading the company to a successful exit, before transitioning to StockIQ as CFO. Paul has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and an MBA, both from Auburn University.

Nash Simet

VP of Sales

Nash leads go-to-market efforts at StockIQ and partners closely with customers to help them turn inventory data into actionable, measurable outcomes. He works side-by-side with executive teams and operators to understand their business challenges and ensure StockIQ delivers value quickly and sustainably. With deep experience in SaaS sales and customer engagement, Nash is known for his practical, collaborative approach and his ability to align solutions with real-world operational needs. Customers value his transparency, responsiveness, and focus on building long-term partnerships rather than short-term wins.

Mark Davis

Vice President of Technology

Mark has spent more than 25 years taking software products from concept to production and building the teams that deliver them. At GE, as Chief Software Architect for a large-scale railroad dispatch system, he grew his team from 6 to over 100 people in just over 12 months. At Trilogy, he led engineering and integration on automotive supply chain software that connected the vehicles customers configured online to the parts ordering behind manufacturing, on projects totaling more than $50 million.

He has since served as CTO, VP of Engineering, and CIO at companies in industrial IoT, healthcare, and SaaS, including founding a SaaS company that was later acquired. He is based in Port Orange, Florida.

Mike Battista

VP of Implementation and Support

Mike joined StockIQ in early 2022, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a supply chain practitioner and leader. Throughout his career, he has held key roles at organizations including HJ Heinz, Armada Supply Chain Solutions, and Matthews International, where he developed deep expertise in demand and supply University and is APICS certified. In addition to his professional work, he has volunteered with USA Ball Hockey since 2020, serving as a coach and general manager for multiple international competitions.

Chad Sajovic

Senior Director of Marketing and Partnerships

Chad is the Senior Director of Marketing & Partnerships at StockIQ, where he leads the company’s marketing strategy, brand development, and partner ecosystem. With more than a decade of experience in SaaS and technology, Chad specializes in building brands, developing go-to-market strategies, and creating partnerships that drive sustainable growth.

He has held marketing and partnership roles at companies including Atlassian, Stripe, Panasonic, and Housecall Pro. At StockIQ, Chad is focused on expanding market awareness, strengthening strategic partnerships, and connecting manufacturers and distributors with smarter approaches to supply chain planning. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Visual Communications Design from Purdue University.

Jenna Hartzler

Director of Customer Success

Jenna is passionate about building strong customer relationships and driving measurable results. She began her career as a Supply Chain Analyst, gaining hands-on experience with real-world challenges that supply chain teams face every day. Jenna joined StockIQ in July 2021 on the Implementations team, where she helped customers successfully onboard and realize value quickly. In May 2024, she transitioned into Customer Success as a Customer Success Manager and now leads the department. In this role, Jenna focuses on helping StockIQ customers achieve their demand planning and inventory management goals through strategic partnerships and continuous improvement. She has a degree in Economics, Business Administration, and Computer Information Systems from Augustana University in South Dakota and holds a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification from APICS.

FAQs

What is StockIQ?

StockIQ is supply chain planning software for manufacturers and distributors. It unites demand planning, inventory optimization, replenishment, supplier analysis, promotion planning, and SIOP in one ERP-connected planning environment.

Who is StockIQ designed for?

StockIQ is designed for manufacturers and distributors that need specialized planning capabilities beyond what their ERP provides — particularly organizations managing complex products, locations, suppliers, or demand patterns.

Why was StockIQ created?

StockIQ was created by industry practitioners who wanted to bring deep supply chain experience into a practical, unified planning software built around the work planning teams perform every day.

What makes StockIQ different?

StockIQ combines configurable supply chain planning software, practical AI, expert implementation, and high-touch support from people with hands-on planning and industry experience.

Does StockIQ replace an ERP?

No. The ERP remains the system of record. StockIQ uses relevant ERP data to add specialized forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment, and decision-support capabilities.