David Kohler

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David Kohler
Born (1966-06-09) June 9, 1966 (age 57)
Kohler, Wisconsin, US
Education Duke University (BA)
Kellogg School of Management (MBA)
Occupation(s)Chair and CEO, Kohler Company
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Waddell
  • Nina Brookhart
Children4
Parent Herbert Kohler Jr.

Karger David Kohler (born June 9, 1966) is an American businessman, serving as the chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Kohler Company. [1] [2] He is the fourth generation of the Kohler family of Wisconsin to lead the company since its inception in 1873. Kohler sits on the Green Bay Packers board of directors. [3]

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Early life and education

David Kohler was born June 9, 1966, to Herbert Kohler Jr. and Linda Kohler (née Karger). His siblings are Laura Elizabeth Kohler and Rachel DeYoung Kohler.[ citation needed ]

Kohler graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 1992. Earlier, from 1988 to 1990, Kohler worked at Kohler Co. as a corporate business analyst, a foreman in the cast iron foundry, and as a materials analyst for Kohler Engines. [4] After graduating from Kellogg, Kohler worked in management positions at Dayton-Hudson Corporation.[ citation needed ]

Career

Kohler joined the Kohler Co. executive management team in 1993, when he was appointed director – fixtures marketing for Plumbing North America. He was named vice president – sales for Plumbing North America in 1995, and sector president – Plumbing North America the following year. In 1999, Kohler was named group president of the Kitchen & Bath Group and elected to the Kohler Co. board of directors. In 2007, he was elected to the position of executive vice president – Kohler Co. and a member of the executive committee. In 2009, Kohler was appointed president and chief operating officer. He became president and chief executive officer of the company in April 2015. Kohler was general chairman for the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits and is served as general chair for the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. [5]

Kohler is also on the board of directors of Interface, Inc., [6] Atlanta, Georgia; Interceramic, Chihuahua, Mexico; and the Green Bay Packers. He is a past chairman of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's board of governors of manufacturing, a former member of the board of directors of Menasha Corporation and past chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization, Intercontinental Chapter.

In September 2022, Kohler was elected board chair of Kohler Co. following the death of his father, who had served as chairman since 1972. [2] [7]

Personal life

Kohler is married to Nina Brookhart Kohler and they reside in Kohler, Wisconsin. They have three children. Kohler was previously married to Elizabeth Waddell with whom he had one child. He has three grandchildren.[ citation needed ]

College roommate with Kenny Smith. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "David Kohler". Kohler. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 Shanahan, Ed (16 September 2022). "Herbert Kohler, Plumbing Mogul Who Created a Golf Mecca, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Executive Committee & Board Of Directors". Green Bay Packers.
  4. ↑ "David Kohler '92". Alumni Profile. Kellogg School of Management. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Hauer, Sarah. "5 things to know about the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in 2020". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  6. ↑ "Interface, Inc. - Corporate Governance - Board of Directors". investors.interface.com. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  7. ↑ Kirchen, Rich (September 12, 2022). "David Kohler named new chair of Kohler Co. following death of his father Herb Kohler Jr". Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  8. ↑ Kenny Smith on LeBron Retiring, NBA Finals, Shaquille O'Neal, and Barkley's $200M Deal | Interview , retrieved 2023-06-11
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