Kohler Engines Names New Division Vice President | Industry News

Kohler Engines has named Brian Melka VP for the Americas. In this new role, Melka will identify and drive key business strategies to continue business growth through Kohler Engines’ expanding product line and key customer partnerships.

“Brian is a seasoned global business leader,” said Tom Cromwell, president of Kohler. “His experience in a variety of key leadership positions will support our business initiatives moving forward.”

Prior to Kohler, Melka served at Milwaukee-based Rexnord Inc. and Providence (R.I.)-based Textron, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, and is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and change management coach.