Kevin J.  Wheeler net worth and biography

Kevin Wheeler Biography and Net Worth

CEO of A. O. Smith

Kevin Wheeler was named chairman of the A. O. Smith Corporation board of directors on May 1, 2020. He was named president and chief executive officer on September 1, 2018 – the 10th chief executive officer in the company’s history. He has responsibility for the company’s global operations, as well as strategy development and implementation, profitability and shareholder returns.

Prior to becoming CEO, Kevin was president and chief operating officer from June 2017. In this role, he was responsible for A. O. Smith’s global water heater and boiler operations as well as its global water treatment business. He also oversaw the company’s global research and information technology functions. Kevin was elected to the A. O. Smith board of directors in July 2017.

Kevin joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company. In 1999, he was named managing director of A. O. Smith Water Products Company B.V., headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. In that role, he was responsible for the company’s water heater business in Europe and the Middle East. He returned to the U.S. in 2004 to serve as vice president-international with responsibility for all European and Asian operations. During this time, the company expanded its business in China and began evaluation of the India residential water heater market.

In 2007, Kevin was named senior vice president and general manager of the U.S. retail business for the Water Products Company. In that position, he oversaw all aspects of the U.S. retail business including sales, marketing, manufacturing, product engineering, and customer service. In 2011, he was named senior vice president and general manager of A. O. Smith’s largest operating unit – the North America, India and Europe water heating business – and became president of that business in 2013. Kevin began his career in 1984 at Hoyt Water Heater Company. He also held sales management positions at Bradford White Corporation and American Water Heater Company.

Kevin is a member of the Manufacturers Alliance Board of Trustees. He has served as chairman and an at-large director of the Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). He is a director of Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG). He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. 

What is Kevin J. Wheeler's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Kevin J. Wheeler is at least $5.37 million as of August 25th, 2023. Mr. Wheeler owns 71,463 shares of A. O. Smith stock worth more than $5,367,586 as of October 31st. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Wheeler may own. Additionally, Mr. Wheeler receives an annual salary of $5,610,000.00 as CEO at A. O. Smith. Learn More about Kevin J. Wheeler's net worth.

How old is Kevin J. Wheeler?

Mr. Wheeler is currently 64 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at A. O. Smith. Learn More on Kevin J. Wheeler's age.

What is Kevin J. Wheeler's salary?

As the CEO of A. O. Smith Co., Mr. Wheeler earns $5,610,000.00 per year. Learn More on Kevin J. Wheeler's salary.

How do I contact Kevin J. Wheeler?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Wheeler and other A. O. Smith executives is 11270 WEST PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI, 53224. A. O. Smith can also be reached via phone at (414) 359-4000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Kevin J. Wheeler's contact information.

Has Kevin J. Wheeler been buying or selling shares of A. O. Smith?

Kevin J. Wheeler has not been actively trading shares of A. O. Smith in the last ninety days. Most recently, Kevin J. Wheeler sold 12,917 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.09, for a transaction totalling $892,435.53. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 71,463 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,937,378.67. Learn More on Kevin J. Wheeler's trading history.

Who are A. O. Smith's active insiders?

A. O. Smith's insider roster includes Patricia Ackerman (SVP), Ronald Brown (Director), Samuel Carver (SVP), Robert Heideman (VP), Paul Jones (Director), Daniel Kempken (VP), Michael Larsen (Director), Benjamin Otchere (VP), Mark Petrarca (Insider), Ajita Rajendra (Director), Bruce Smith (Director), Mark Smith (Director), James Stern (VP), David Warren (VP), Kevin Wheeler (CEO), Idelle Wolf (Director), and Gene Wulf (Director). Learn More on A. O. Smith's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of A. O. Smith?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 12 times. They sold a total of 244,061 shares worth more than $18,920,182.99. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 7th when SVP Samuel M Carver sold 14,705 shares worth more than $1,191,105.00. Insiders at A. O. Smith own 2.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at A. O. Smith.

Information on this page was last updated on 8/7/2024.

Kevin J. Wheeler Insider Trading History at A. O. Smith

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
8/25/2023Sell12,917$69.09$892,435.5371,463View SEC Filing Icon  
12/6/2017Sell13,293$61.49$817,386.5730,748View SEC Filing Icon  
5/4/2017Sell13,600$54.39$739,704.0022,348View SEC Filing Icon  
8/2/2013Sell6,800$41.88$284,784.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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A. O. Smith Company Overview

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A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. The company offers water heaters for residences, restaurants, hotels, office buildings, laundries, car washes, and small businesses; boilers for hospitals, schools, hotels, and other large commercial buildings, as well as homes, apartments, and condominiums; and water treatment products comprising point-of-entry water softeners, well water solutions, and whole-home water filtration products, and point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis products for residences, restaurants, hotels, and offices. It also provides commercial water treatment and filtration product; expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating systems, swimming pool and spa heaters, and related products and parts; and electric wall-hung, gas tankless, combi-boiler, and heat pump and solar water heaters. The company offers its products under the A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, Hague, Water-Right, Master Water, Atlantic Filter, and Water Tec brands. It distributes its products through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, as well as to retail channels consisting of hardware and home center chains, and manufacturer representative firms; and offers Aquasana branded products directly to consumers through e-commerce channels. A. O. Smith Corporation was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Now: $75.11
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1.67%

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