People: Briggs & Stratton Corp (BGG)
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Summary
| Name | Age | Since | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
Todd Teske |
48 | 2010 | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer |
David Rodgers |
41 | 2010 | Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President |
Harold Redman |
47 | 2010 | Senior Vice President, President - Products Group |
William Reitman |
56 | 2010 | Senior Vice President - Business Development & Customer Support |
Thomas Savage |
64 | 2011 | Senior Vice President - Corporate Development |
Joseph Wright |
53 | 2010 | Senior Vice President, President - Engines Group |
David DeBaets |
49 | 2007 | Vice President - North American Operations (Engine Group) |
Robert Heath |
64 | 2010 | Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary |
Edward Wajda |
52 | 2011 | Vice President, General Manager - International |
Andrea Golvach |
41 | 2011 | Vice President, Treasurer |
Randall Carpenter |
55 | 2009 | Vice President - Marketing |
Robert O'Toole |
71 | 2012 | Lead Independent Director |
Henrik Slipsager |
58 | 2012 | Director |
William Achtmeyer |
57 | 2003 | Independent Director |
James Humphrey |
66 | 2010 | Independent Director |
Patricia Kampling |
53 | 2011 | Independent Director |
Keith McLoughlin |
57 | 2007 | Independent Director |
Charles Story |
58 | 1994 | Independent Director |
Brian Walker |
50 | 2002 | Independent Director |
Biographies
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
Todd Teske |
Mr. Todd J. Teske is Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Mr. Teske was elected to his current position effective October 2010. He previously was President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2010. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2008. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2005. He previously served as Senior Vice President and President – Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC from September 2003 to August 2005. Mr. Teske also serves as a director of Badger Meter, Inc. and Lennox International, Inc. He received a Master of Management degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. |
David Rodgers |
Mr. David J. Rodgers serves as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since June 28, 2010. He was Vice President – Finance since February 2010. He was elected an executive officer in September 2007 and served as Controller from December 2006 to February 2010. He was previously employed by Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. as Vice President – Corporate Controller from September 2005 to November 2006 and Vice President – Retail Controller from May 2003 to August 2005. |
Harold Redman |
Mr. Harold L. Redman is Senior Vice President, President - Products Group of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Mr. Redman was elected to his current position in October 2010. He previously served as Senior Vice President and President – Home Power Products Group since September 2009 after serving as Vice President and President – Home Power Products Group since May 2006. He also served as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing – Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. since July 1995. |
William Reitman |
Mr. William H. Reitman is Senior Vice President - Business Development & Customer Support of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since October 2010. He was Senior Vice President – Sales & Customer Support since September 2007. He previously served as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing since May 2006, and Vice President – Sales & Marketing since October 2004. He also served as Vice President – Marketing since November 1995. |
Thomas Savage |
Mr. Thomas R. Savage is Senior Vice President - Corporate Development of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since September 1, 2011. He previously served as Senior Vice President – Administration since 1997. |
Joseph Wright |
Mr. Joseph C. Wright is Senior Vice President, President - Engines Group of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since October 2010. He previously served as Senior Vice President and President – Engine Power Products Group since May 2006 after serving as Vice President and President – Yard Power Products Group since September 2005. He also served as Vice President and General Manager – Lawn and Garden Division from September 2004 to September 2005. He was elected an executive officer effective September 2002. |
David DeBaets |
Mr. David G. DeBaets is Vice President - North American Operations (Engine Group) of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Mr. DeBaets was elected to his current position effective September 2007. He has served as Vice President and General Manager – Large Engine Division since April 2000. |
Robert Heath |
Mr. Robert F. Heath is Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Mr. Heath was elected to his current position effective February 2010. He previously was elected as Secretary January 2002. He has served as Vice President and General Counsel since January 2001. |
Edward Wajda |
Mr. Edward J. Wajda is Vice President, General Manager - International of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since January 2011. He previously served as Vice President and General Manager – International since July 2008. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, he held the position of Senior Vice President – Global Medical Vehicle Group for Oshkosh Corporation since June 2006. |
Andrea Golvach |
Ms. Andrea L. Golvach is Vice President, Treasurer of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Ms. Golvach was elected to her current position effective November 2011 after serving as Vice President of Treasury since May 2011. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, she held the position of Director of Finance & Cash Management at Harley-Davidson, Inc., a global motorcycle manufacturer, from December 2007 to May 2011 and Director of Finance & Cash Management for Harley-Davidson Financial Services from August 2005 to December 2007. |
Randall Carpenter |
Mr. Randall R. Carpenter serves as Vice President - Marketing of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since September 2009. He served as Vice President – Marketing since May 2007. He was previously Vice President Marketing and Product Development for Royal Appliance Manufacturing from 2005 to 2007. He was an Independent Marketing Consultant from 2004 to 2005. |
Robert O'Toole |
Mr. Robert J. O'Toole is appointed as Lead Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation effective October 17, 2012. He is retired. He was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of A.O. Smith Corporation, a manufacturer of water heaters and boilers, from 1992-2005. Director of FM Global. Previously a director of A.O. Smith Corporation 1989-2012 and Marshall & Ilsley Corporation 2002-2011. Mr. O’Toole is a retired CEO and has experience in finance, international business, operations, executive compensation, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He was CEO of a public company for 13 years before his retirement. He has experience serving as a director of four public companies in addition to Briggs & Stratton, serving on the audit committees of two other companies, and serving on board committees focused on investment policy, executive compensation, finance and corporate governance. He received a B.B.A. degree in Accounting from Loyola University. |
Henrik Slipsager |
Mr. Henrik C. Slipsager has been appointed as Director of Briggs & Stratton Corp., effective October 17, 2012. Mr. Slipsager is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ABM Industries, Inc., a provider of integrated facility solutions headquartered in New York, New York. |
William Achtmeyer |
Mr. William F. Achtmeyer serves as Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. He is Chairman, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of The Parthenon Group LLC, a strategic advisory and principal investment firm. Chairman, Managing Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer 2000-2010. Mr. Achtmeyer is a sitting CEO and has experience in the fields of international business, executive compensation, marketing, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is managing partner of a consulting firm that advises numerous companies, including those in consumer, retail and industrial businesses, concerning marketing and distribution strategies, cost improvement programs, mergers and acquisitions, and other subjects. Mr. Achtmeyer received an M.B.A. degree from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and was Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the school from 2001 to 2012. |
James Humphrey |
Mr. James E. Humphrey serves as Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Mr. Humphrey was Chairman and retired Chief Executive Officer of Andersen Corporation, a window and door manufacturer. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer 2008-2009. President and Chief Executive Officer 2003-2008. Mr. Humphrey is the chairman and past CEO of a privately-owned business with manufacturing, distribution and sales locations throughout the United States and Canada. Before joining Andersen in 1999, he held various sales and marketing positions in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and served as President of its Floor Products America Division from 1996 to 1999. He received a B.S. degree from Millikin University. |
Patricia Kampling |
Ms. Patricia L. Kampling is Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation since January 26, 2011. Ms. Kampling is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Energy Corporation, a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company. Previously President and Chief Operating Officer 2011-2012. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2010-2011. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 2009. Vice President and Treasurer 2007-2008. Vice President, Finance 2005-2007. Ms. Kampling is a sitting CEO and has experience in finance, international business, executive compensation, operations, regulatory matters and strategy development. She also serves on the Board for RMT, a specialized clean energy construction and engineering firm, and the American Transmission Company, the first multi-state, transmission only utility in the United States. She is a Registered Professional Engineer, has a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Engineering, and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago. |
Keith McLoughlin |
Mr. Keith R. McLoughlin is Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of AB Electrolux, a manufacturer of home appliances. Chief Operations Officer Appliances 2009-2010. President, Electrolux Home Products North America and Latin America 2004-2009. Mr. McLoughlin is a sitting CEO and has experience in international business, operations, selling to retail stores, marketing, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is chief executive officer of a international business that manufactures home appliances. His prior work experience includes general management responsibilities in an international consumer goods company. Mr. McLoughlin’s experience as head of an original equipment manufacturing business and managing consumer goods in international markets enables him to provide useful insights to other directors and management on issues concerning sales, marketing and operations. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the United States Military Academy and attended a training program for directors of public companies titled “Corporate Governance Essentials for Directors” sponsored by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. |
Charles Story |
Mr. Charles I. Story serves as Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. He was President of ECS Group, Inc., an executive development company. President and Chief Executive Officer, INROADS, Inc. 1993-2005. Advisory Director of Regions Bank. Previously a director of ChoicePoint, Inc. 1997-2008 and INROADS, Inc. 1993-2005. Mr. Story is a former CEO and has experience in operations, marketing, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is president of an executive development firm that advises numerous companies, including those in diversified manufacturing, consumer products, banking, insurance, construction, hospitality and healthcare, and previously served as CEO of a human resource consulting firm for 12 years. Mr. Story has been the lead director of a public company, a director of two companies in addition to Briggs & Stratton, and a member of the audit and executive committees of another public company. Mr. Story, an African American, is the former CEO of INROADS. He is Chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the Executive Committee. He received a B.A. degree in Psychology and Management from Fisk University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University (Joint Program). |
Brian Walker |
Mr. Brian C. Walker serves as Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Herman Miller, Inc., a global provider of office furniture and services. Director of Herman Miller, Inc. Mr. Walker is a sitting CEO and has experience in finance, international business, executive compensation, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He has been CEO of a public company for 8 years, which is an international original equipment manufacturer that, like Briggs & Stratton, employs EVA principles in its incentive compensation plans. Mr. Walker also serves as a director of that company, previously served as its chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and is a member of the Detroit Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He has been a certified public accountant, and received a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University. |
Basic Compensation
| Name | Fiscal Year Total |
|---|---|
Todd Teske |
4,777,790 |
David Rodgers |
1,156,370 |
Harold Redman |
-- |
William Reitman |
1,418,400 |
Thomas Savage |
1,524,920 |
Joseph Wright |
1,378,490 |
David DeBaets |
-- |
Robert Heath |
-- |
Edward Wajda |
-- |
Andrea Golvach |
-- |
Randall Carpenter |
-- |
Robert O'Toole |
-- |
Henrik Slipsager |
-- |
William Achtmeyer |
-- |
James Humphrey |
-- |
Patricia Kampling |
-- |
Keith McLoughlin |
-- |
Charles Story |
-- |
Brian Walker |
-- |
As Of 30 Jun 2012
Options Compensation
| Name | Options | Value |
|---|---|---|
Todd Teske |
214,068 | 495,117 |
David Rodgers |
0 | 0 |
Harold Redman |
0 | 0 |
William Reitman |
3,074 | 17,504 |
Thomas Savage |
285,246 | 738,567 |
Joseph Wright |
0 | 0 |
David DeBaets |
0 | 0 |
Robert Heath |
0 | 0 |
Edward Wajda |
0 | 0 |
Andrea Golvach |
0 | 0 |
Randall Carpenter |
0 | 0 |
Robert O'Toole |
0 | 0 |
Henrik Slipsager |
0 | 0 |
William Achtmeyer |
0 | 0 |
James Humphrey |
0 | 0 |
Patricia Kampling |
0 | 0 |
Keith McLoughlin |
0 | 0 |
Charles Story |
0 | 0 |
Brian Walker |
0 | 0 |
| Name | Shares Traded | Price |
|---|---|---|
HEATH ROBERT F |
7,418 | $14.83 |
RODGERS DAVID J |
7,418 | $14.83 |
SAVAGE THOMAS R |
4,918 | $14.83 |
REITMAN WILLIAM H |
250 | $19.73 |
REITMAN WILLIAM H |
400 | $19.73 |
REDMAN HAROLD L |
24,500 | $14.83 |
REDMAN HAROLD L |
17,082 | $25.06 |
RODGERS DAVID J |
14,692 | $14.83 |
RODGERS DAVID J |
14,692 | $24.01 |
HEATH ROBERT F |
20,932 | $14.83 |
HEATH ROBERT F |
20,932 | $23.50 |
TESKE TODD J |
7,418 | $14.83 |
TESKE TODD J |
51,733 | $14.83 |
TESKE TODD J |
51,733 | $20.00 |
TESKE TODD J |
20,000 | $14.83 |
TESKE TODD J |
20,000 | $19.73 |
SAVAGE THOMAS R |
24,733 | $19.57 |
WRIGHT JOSEPH C |
2,800 | $19.57 |
DEBAETS DAVID G |
18,962 | $19.50 |
DEBAETS DAVID G |
18,962 | $14.83 |
WRIGHT JOSEPH C |
2,800 | $14.83 |
SAVAGE THOMAS R |
24,733 | $14.83 |
REITMAN WILLIAM H |
20,140 | $19.23 |
REITMAN WILLIAM H |
22,200 | $14.83 |
WRIGHT JOSEPH C |
35,152 | $14.83 |

