KOHLER, Wis. – March 2, 2023 – Kohler is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Hunsucker to the role of President - Kohler Power Systems reporting to Brian Melka, Group President – Energy. This new appointment demonstrates the ongoing actions taken by Kohler to adhere to its vision toward energy resilience for mission critical applications.

In his new role, Hunsucker focuses on positioning Kohler as the leader in industrial backup power generation, delivering innovative market solutions, developing a strong team and talent, and engaging Power Systems associates and partners worldwide to drive performance and delight customers.

Hunsucker joined Kohler Co. in 2000 and has held several leadership positions of increasing responsibility within the organization, in the U.S. as well as globally. His previous appointment was General Manager – Americas & Data Centers, Power Systems, and he has been instrumental in guiding Kohler to a leadership position in the data center and mission critical segments.

“I’m honored and excited for the opportunity to lead Kohler Power Systems and to build on the 102-year history of this great organization. My focus will be on maximizing the full potential of our brand, associates, products, services, and operational capabilities to better serve the end-to-end needs of our loyal customers around the world,” Hunsucker said.

“Charles leads with clarity, transparency, and urgency. He is a recognized collaborative leader and his teams have delivered strong results in every role he’s held. Charles understands our legacy as an energy resilience leader for more than 100 years and he brings a vision for the future of Power Systems for the next 100 years,” Melka said.

Hunsucker holds an MBA from Auburn University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Troy State University.

Kohler is the only manufacturer to provide a completely integrated power system up to 4,000kW with all components (generators, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, enclosures and accessories) single-sourced from one of its state of the art in-region facilities including engineering, manufacturing and testing. The business is committed to reliable, leading-edge power generation products as well as comprehensive after-sale support for mission critical, data center, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world.


About Kohler Co.
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is celebrating its 150th anniversary year as one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler’s Whistling Straits golf course hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup in 2021. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit our website.