OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), a leading designer and manufacturer of
specialty vehicles, vehicle bodies and access equipment, announced today
that Joseph H. (“Jay”) Kimmitt, Executive Vice President, Government
Operations, plans to retire effective December 31, 2018. Additionally,
Thomas P. Hawkins has joined the organization as Senior Vice President,
Government Relations.
Mr. Hawkins has 29 years in government service, most recently as the
National Security Advisor with the Office of the Senate Republican
Leader, Mitch McConnell. Tom has many years of experience on national
security matters including defense, foreign policy, homeland security,
counterterrorism and intelligence. He has worked extensively with the
Armed Services, Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Homeland Security and
Intelligence Committees of both Houses of Congress as well as the White
House and Executive Branch agencies on legislative, policy and other
national security items.
Prior to his role as Senator McConnell’s National Security Advisor, Tom
served as a senior Professional Staff Member on the Senate
Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations,
and Related Programs, as well as the Subcommittee on Defense. Tom is a
veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has a bachelor’s degree
from Hunter College and Master of International affairs from Columbia
University.
“We are honored that someone with Tom’s background is joining our
organization in such a critical role,” said Wilson R. Jones, Oshkosh
Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer. “Tom’s extensive
experience on Capitol Hill and working with the Administration is
invaluable and we are excited to welcome him to the Oshkosh Family. We
have strong relationships with our trusted government officials thanks
to the hard work of Jay and his team. We wish Jay well in his retirement
and thank him for his commitment to Oshkosh Corporation.”
Mr. Kimmitt’s retirement comes after more than 17 years leading the
Government Operations team for the Oshkosh Corporation family.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is more than 100 years strong and
continues to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh brings
together a unique set of integrated capabilities and diverse end markets
that, when combined with the Company’s MOVE strategy and positive
long-term outlook, illustrate why Oshkosh is a different integrated
global industrial. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing
and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire &
emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies under the
brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™,
CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®.
Today, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company with manufacturing
operations on four continents. Its products are recognized around the
world for quality, durability and innovation and can be found in more
than 150 countries. As a different integrated global industrial, Oshkosh
is committed to making a difference for team members, customers,
shareholders, communities and the environment. For more information,
please visit: www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
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