Josh Mc Kean
About Josh Mc Kean
Josh Mc Kean is the Vice President of Pipe and Underground Technologies at Emerson Professional Tools in Greater St. Louis, with extensive experience in business development and sales within the professional tools industry.
Title
Josh Mc Kean holds the title of Vice President-Pipe and Underground Technologies at Emerson Professional Tools. In this role, he leads the RIDGID Pipe and Underground Technologies portfolio, focusing on revenue forecasts, new product roadmaps, profitability, and go-to-market strategies. He oversees a high-performing team and collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, sales, operations, and marketing communications teams.
Current Position at Emerson
Josh Mc Kean currently serves as Vice President-Pipe and Underground Technologies for Emerson Professional Tools in Greater St. Louis. In this capacity, he is responsible for spearheading initiatives in revenue forecasting, product roadmapping, and overall profitability. His role requires extensive collaboration across multiple departments to ensure the successful implementation and execution of company strategies.
Previous Roles at Emerson
Before his current role, Josh Mc Kean worked at Emerson in various capacities. From 2021 to 2023, he was the Vice President Of Business Development-Safety and Productivity. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales-Emerson Tool Company from 2017 to 2021. In each of these positions, he was based in the Greater St. Louis area and played significant roles in driving sales and business development strategies.
Other Career Experience
Josh Mc Kean has diverse experience in the professional tools industry. He worked as a National Account Manager-Home Depot for Fluidmaster from 2010 to 2013. His earlier roles include serving as a National Account Manager-Home Depot for Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions from 2004 to 2010 and as a District Sales Manager for Bosch from 2000 to 2004. These roles further solidified his expertise in sales and strategic planning.
Education
Josh Mc Kean completed his MBA at the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Business Administration from the University of Florida, earned between 1995 and 1999. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in business development and strategic planning.