Leadership

Meet A. O. Smith's senior leadership team with many years of experience in the global water industry. Each of our leaders is committed to taking care of our customers and living the A. O. Smith values.

			Kevin J. Wheeler Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
			Charles T. Lauber Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
			James F. Stern Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
			Samuel M. Carver Senior Vice President - Global Operations
			Robert J. Heideman, PhD Senior Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
			D. Samuel Karge Senior Vice President President - North America Water Treatment
			Benjamin A. Otchere Vice President and Controller
			Parag Kulkarni Senior Vice President - International President - A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited
			Stephen D. O'Brien Senior Vice President President - Lochinvar, LLC
			Mark A. Petrarca Senior Vice President - Human Resources and Public Affairs
			Jack Qiu, PhD Senior Vice President President - A. O. Smith China
			S. Melissa Scheppele Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer
			David R. Warren Senior Vice President President and General Manager - North America Water Heating
			Helen E. Gurholt Vice President - Investor Relations and Financial Planning and Analysis
			Josh Greene Vice President - Government, Regulatory and Industry Affairs