Kohler Engines names new president

Following former Kohler Engines president Tom Cromwell’s appointment to group president at Kohler Co.’s Power Group in September, the company has promoted Brian Melka to the role of president of Engines Americas.

Melka assumes full responsibility for the engines business in the Americas region, establishing strategic direction, managing operational demands, driving growth and profitability objectives, and attracting and developing talent. In addition, he will have worldwide responsibility for new product development, marketing and overall growth of the gasoline engines product lines. Melka joined Kohler in 2013 in the role of vice president.

Prior to Kohler, he served in numerous senior capacities at Milwaukee-based Rexnord Corp., where he most recently held the role of vice president of global mining and product management. Before joining Rexnord, he spent more than 12 years working for various Rhode Island-headquartered Textron Inc. businesses including Greenlee Textron and Jacobsen Textron.

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Melka holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Kohler Engines manufactures small engines for riding lawn mowers, garden tractors, walk-behind lawn mowers, concrete construction equipment, outdoor power equipment, welders, pressure washers and other products.

Headquartered in Kohler, Kohler Co. is a global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, engines and power systems, furniture, cabinetry and tile. It also owns and operates two five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler and St Andrews, Scotland.

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