Brett Kohler
About Brett Kohler
Brett Kohler serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at AWT Labels & Packaging, bringing extensive experience from various roles at Emerson Automation Solutions and Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
Current Role at AWT Labels & Packaging
Brett Kohler serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at AWT Labels & Packaging. He has held this position since 2022 and operates from Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the human resources functions within the organization, focusing on employee engagement, talent management, and organizational development.
Previous Experience at Emerson Automation Solutions
Before joining AWT Labels & Packaging, Brett Kohler accumulated extensive experience at Emerson Automation Solutions. He worked there for over a decade in various roles, including Human Resources Manager from 2012 to 2019, Human Resources Director from 2019 to 2020, and Global Mobility Manager for one year in 2011. His tenure at Emerson provided him with a solid foundation in human resources management and strategy.
Educational Background
Brett Kohler holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, attending from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources and organizational behavior.
Career Progression in Human Resources
Brett Kohler's career in human resources began at Emerson Automation Solutions as a Compensation Analyst from 2004 to 2006. He then progressed to roles such as Sr Human Resources Analyst - HRIS from 2006 to 2011 and Human Resources Manager from 2012 to 2019. His diverse roles at Emerson illustrate his growth and development within the field of human resources.
Experience at Dura Supreme Cabinetry
After his extensive tenure at Emerson Automation Solutions, Brett Kohler worked as the Human Resources Director at Dura Supreme Cabinetry from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he contributed to the management of human resources functions, focusing on workforce planning and employee relations in Howard Lake, Minnesota.