[1][2] He is the fourth generation of the Kohler family of Wisconsin to lead the company since its inception in 1873.
[citation needed] Kohler graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in political science.
[4] After graduating from Kellogg, Kohler worked in management positions at Dayton-Hudson Corporation.
[5] Kohler is also on the board of directors of Interface, Inc.,[6] Atlanta, Georgia; Interceramic, Chihuahua, Mexico; and the Green Bay Packers.
He is a past chairman of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's board of governors of manufacturing, a former member of the board of directors of Menasha Corporation and past chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization, Intercontinental Chapter.