Herbert Kohler, Jr.
| Herbert Kohler, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 20, 1939 |
| Residence | Kohler, Wisconsin, US |
| Education | The Choate School |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | President and chairman, Kohler Company |
| Net worth | $5.8 billion[1] |
Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Jr. (born February 20, 1939) is a member of the Kohler family of Wisconsin and is the president and chairman of the Kohler Company, a manufacturing company in Kohler, Wisconsin, best known for its plumbing products.
Kohler is the son of Ruth Miriam DeYoung (1906–1953) and Herbert Vollrath Kohler, Sr. (1891–1968), who ran the company from 1937 until his death.[2][3] Kohler is related to other former company presidents, including Walter J. Kohler, Sr. and Walter J. Kohler, Jr.. He was educated at The Choate School (now Choate Rosemary Hall) in Wallingford, Connecticut, of which he was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2005 to 2010. He graduated in 1965 from Yale University with a degree in Industrial Administration and went to work for the company. In June 1972, he was elected chairman of the board and chief executive officer at the age of 33.[4]
Mount Kohler in Antarctica is named after Mr Kohler and his sister Ruth DeYoung Kohler II.
Kohler is an avid fan of professional golf; his company owns and operates two courses designed by Pete Dye, Whistling Straits north of Sheboygan near Haven along Lake Michigan, and Blackwolf Run, which is south of the village of Kohler along the Sheboygan River. The American Club, a former worker's dormitory across from Kohler's headquarters building, is run by the company and is an AAA Five Diamond resort hotel. He is a trustee of Lawrence University.
In 2006, Kohler received the "Legend in Leadership Award" from the Chief Executive Leadership Institute of the Yale School of Management. Kohler will be inducted in the U.S. Business Hall of Fame as a "legend of business". [5]
As of 2007 his net worth was estimated at $4.0 billion.[6]
As of 2009 his net worth was estimated at $1.3 billion.[7]
Actor
- Kohler appeared in the film Open Range, as the minor character "Cafe Man", released in 2003 and starring Kevin Costner and received the role because he was a friend of Costner. He also appeared in the news documentary film 60 Minutes Sports as himself playing a golf course owner. His Bacon Number is 2.
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Equestrian
- Kohler owns a successful Morgan breeding facility where he has bred many well known Morgan horses such as HVK Bell Flaire, HVK Courageous Flaire, and HVK Vibrance.
- Kohler was the owner of the Morgan horse Noble Flaire from 1985 until its death in 2006.
References
- ↑ "Herbert Kohler, Jr.". Forbes. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ↑ "Herbert Kohler dies at 76". Milwaukee Sentinel. July 29, 1968. p. 1, part 1.
- ↑ "Herbert V. Kohler | 20th Century American Leaders Database". Hbs.edu. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ↑ "Kohler name on top again". Milwaukee Sentinel. June 30, 1972. p. 7, part 2.
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- ↑ "Magazine Article". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ↑ "Magazine Article". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
External links
- Profile on the Kohler Stables website
- Profile from Neco.org
- Herbert Kohler, Jr. at the Internet Movie Database