| Idelle K. Wolf |
Idelle K. Wolf is on the board of A. O. Smith Corp.
Ms. Wolf previously held the position of Vice President at Barnes Group, Inc. and President for Barnes Distribution (a subsidiary of Barnes Group, Inc.). |
| John Jacob Kita |
John Jacob Kita occupies the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President for A. O. Smith Corp. and Senior Vice President of A.O. Smith International Corp. (a subsidiary of A. O. Smith Corp.). Mr. Kita is also on the board of Lochinvar Ltd. and Senior Vice President for A.O. Smith International Corp.
In the past he occupied the position of Assistant Treasurer & Senior Financial Analyst at RTE Corp.
John Jacob Kita received an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. |
| Mark A. Petrarca |
Mark A. Petrarca occupies the position of Senior VP-Human Resources & Public Affairs at A. O. Smith Corp. and Vice President for A.O. Smith International Corp. (a subsidiary of A. O. Smith Corp.). Mr. Petrarca is also on the board of TopBuild Corp. and Vice President for A.O. Smith International Corp.
He previously held the position of Director-Human Resources & Communications at Raytheon Co., Manager-Human Resources at Texas Instruments Incorporated and Vice President-Human Resources at A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
He received an undergraduate degree from Bradley University and a graduate degree from The University of Texas. |
| Ajita G. Rajendra |
Presently, Ajita G. Rajendra occupies the position of Executive Chairman for A. O. Smith Corp. Mr. Rajendra is also Member of The Business Roundtable and on the board of 6 other companies.
In the past Mr. Rajendra held the position of Senior Vice President-Industrial Products Group at Kennametal, Inc., Director-Retail Operations at Corning, Inc., President at A.O. Smith Water Products Co., President of Revere Ware Corp. and Director-Industrial Distribution Group at Eiger Holdco LLC.
Ajita G. Rajendra received an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and an undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. |
| James Frederick Stern |
James Frederick Stern holds the position of Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel at A. O. Smith Corp. and Secretary & Director at Lochinvar Ltd. (a subsidiary of A. O. Smith Corp.). Mr. Stern is also on the board of 6 other companies.
In his past career Mr. Stern occupied the position of Attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP and Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and a graduate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. |
| Wilfried M. Brouwer |
Wilfried M. Brouwer is Senior Vice President-Asia Operations at A. O. Smith Corp.
Dr. Brouwer previously was VP-Decorative Coatings Asia Pacific Business Unit at Akzo Nobel NV, President for A.O. Smith (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and President for A.O. Smith Holdings (Barbados) SRL.
Wilfried M. Brouwer received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Utrecht, a doctorate from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven and an MBA from Pace University. |
| Robert J. Heideman |
Presently, Robert J. Heideman holds the position of Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer at A. O. Smith Corp.
In the past he occupied the position of Engineering Supervisor at Kohler Co. and Program Manager at TA Delaware, Inc.
Dr. Heideman received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and a graduate degree from Purdue University. |
| Charles T. Lauber |
Charles T. Lauber is former Vice President & Controller at AO Smith Electrical Products Co., former Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of A.O. Smith Water Products Co., former Vice President-Global Finance at Regal Beloit EPC, Inc and former Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP.
Mr. Lauber received an MBA from Kellogg School of Management and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. |
| Kevin J. Wheeler |
Currently, Kevin J. Wheeler holds the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at A. O. Smith Corp. Mr. Wheeler is also Member of Manufacturers' Association for Productivity Improvement.
Mr. Wheeler previously occupied the position of Managing Director at A.O. Smith Water Products Co. BV, Senior Vice President & GM-Retail Business at A.O. Smith Water Products Co. and Sales Manager at A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
Mr. Wheeler received an undergraduate degree from The University of Nevada, Reno. |
| Ilham Kadri |
Ilham Kadri founded The Issa Hygieia Network. Presently, Dr. Kadri occupies the position of Chairman of The Issa Hygieia Network, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Solvay SA and President & Chief Executive Officer for Diversey Holdings LLC. She is also on the board of A. O. Smith Corp.
In the past she was Vice President of Sealed Air Corp. and President of Diversey, Inc. (a subsidiary of Sealed Air Corp.), General Manager of Rohm & Haas Canada, Inc., Commercial Director at Dow Water & Process Solutions, Inc. and Marketing Director of The Dow Chemical Co.
Ilham Kadri received a graduate degree and a doctorate from the University of Strasbourg. |
| Bruce M. Smith |
Bruce M. Smith is on the board of A. O. Smith Corp., Smith Family Voting Trust and A.O. Smith International Corp. and Chairman for Smith Investment Co. LLC.
Mr. Smith previously held the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Smith Investment Co. and Chief Executive Officer at Berlin Industries LLC. |
| Paul W. Jones |
Paul W. Jones is a businessperson who founded The Water Council and who has been at the head of 6 different companies. Presently, he is Non-Executive Chairman at Rexnord Corp. and Chief Executive Officer of A.O. Smith International Corp. Mr. Jones is also Member of The Business Roundtable and on the board of 7 other companies.
Mr. Jones previously held the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for U.S. Can Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer of Greenfield Industries, Inc. (New York) and Chief Executive Officer at Kennametal Industrial Product Group, Inc.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville. |
| Ronald D. Brown |
Ronald D. Brown is on the board of LSI Industries, Inc. (former Chief Executive Officer) and 4 other companies. Mr. Brown previously was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Milacron, Inc., Chief Executive Officer for LSI Industries, Inc., Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Makino, Inc., Managing Director at Taft Business Consulting LLC and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of MI 2009, Inc. |
| Mark D. Smith |
Mark D. Smith is on the board of A. O. Smith Corp. and Manager-Business Analysis at Regal Beloit EPC, Inc and Member of Smith Family Voting Trust.
In the past Mr. Smith was Business Manager at STRATTEC Security Corp. |
| Gene C. Wulf |
Gene C. Wulf is on the board of A. O. Smith Corp. In the past he occupied the position of Director & Executive Vice President at Bemis Co., Inc. and Senior VP-Finance & Information Technology at Curwood, Inc. (a subsidiary of Bemis Co., Inc.).
He received an undergraduate degree from Dana College and an MBA from David Eccles School of Business. |
| William P. Greubel |
William P. Greubel is on the board of A. O. Smith Corp. In his past career he occupied the position of Executive Chairman of Wabash National Corp. and Chief Executive Officer at Transcraft Corp. (a subsidiary of Wabash National Corp.), Chief Executive Officer at Accuride Corp. and Chief Executive Officer at Honeywell International LLC. |
| William L. Vallett |
William L. Vallett is on the board of Cumberland University and Air-Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Institute and Senior Vice President for A. O. Smith Corp.
In his past career he was Chief Executive Officer at LWHC-MI, Inc.
Mr. Vallett received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee. |
| Peter Martineau |
Presently, Peter Martineau holds the position of Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President at A. O. Smith Corp.
In his past career he held the position of Vice President-Finance & Administration at Urban Transportation Development Corp. Ltd., Vice President-Finance & Administration at Canadian Bearings Ltd. and Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of American Water Heater Co.
Peter Martineau received an undergraduate degree from Concordia University and a graduate degree from McGill University. |
| Ajita G. Rajendra |
Presently, Ajita G. Rajendra occupies the position of Executive Chairman for A. O. Smith Corp. Mr. Rajendra is also Member of The Business Roundtable and on the board of 6 other companies.
In the past Mr. Rajendra held the position of Senior Vice President-Industrial Products Group at Kennametal, Inc., Director-Retail Operations at Corning, Inc., President at A.O. Smith Water Products Co., President of Revere Ware Corp. and Director-Industrial Distribution Group at Eiger Holdco LLC.
Ajita G. Rajendra received an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and an undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. |
| Patricia K. Ackerman |
Currently, Patricia K. Ackerman holds the position of Treasurer & VP-Corporate Responsibility at A. O. Smith Corp. She is also on the board of Milwaukee Women, Inc. and Director-South Eastern Wisconsin Region at American Red Cross, Inc. and Chairman-Treasurers Council at MAPI, Inc.
In her past career Ms. Ackerman occupied the position of Chairman-Treasurer Council at Manufacturers Alliance and Trustee-Wisconsin Chapter at The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Ms. Ackerman received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Marquette University. |
| Wei Ding |
Wei Ding is Vice Director at China Household Electrical Appliances Association and Senior Vice President of A. O. Smith Corp.
Mr. Ding previously was President for A.O. Smith (China) Investment Co., Ltd., General Manager for A.O. Smith (China) Water Heater Co., Ltd., Manager at A.O. Smith (Nanjing) Water Treatment Products Co., Ltd. and Senior Vice President at A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
Mr. Ding received a graduate degree and an undergraduate degree from the University of Science & Technology Beijing and a graduate degree from The University of Nevada, Reno. |
| Daniel L. Kempken |
Daniel L. Kempken occupies the position of Vice President & Controller at A. O. Smith Corp.
In the past Mr. Kempken occupied the position of Partner at Kempken Real Estate Group LLC, Senior Manager at Ernst & Young GmbH and Senior Manager-Milwaukee & Chicago Office at Ernst & Young LLP.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin. |
| Paul R. Dana |
Paul R. Dana is Senior Vice President-Global Operations at A. O. Smith Corp.
In the past Mr. Dana held the position of President of APCOM, Inc. and Vice President-Product Engineering at A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
He received an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and a graduate degree from Long Island University. |
| Anindadeb Dasgupta |
Anindadeb Dasgupta is Senior Vice President-International at A. O. Smith Corp.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Baroda, a graduate degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an MBA from The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and an MBA from Northwestern University. |
