Kevin Brown
About Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown serves as the VP and General Manager of QP Hydraulics at Prince Industries, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in the hydraulic industry, having held various leadership roles at Prince Industries and Caterpillar, and he holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Work at Prince Industries
Kevin Brown has been with Prince Industries since 1999, holding various leadership positions. He currently serves as the VP/General Manager of QP Hydraulics, a role he has occupied since 2010. In this capacity, he focuses on targeting both industrial and mobile markets. Prior to his current position, he served as VP of Operations & Engineering for one year and as VP of Engineering for six years. His extensive tenure at Prince Industries has allowed him to significantly contribute to the expansion of the company's global reach in hydraulic valve products.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Brown holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, completing his studies from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in developing business strategies for hydraulic products, which he has cultivated over more than a decade in the industry.
Background
Before joining Prince Industries, Kevin Brown worked at Caterpillar as a Manufacturing Engineer from 1996 to 1999. His career at Prince Industries began in 1999, where he initially served as VP of Operations. Over the years, he has held various roles, including VP of Operations & Engineering and VP of Engineering, before taking on his current position. His extensive experience in the hydraulic industry has shaped his professional journey.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kevin Brown has been instrumental in expanding the global reach of hydraulic valve products at Prince Industries. His leadership in developing business strategies for hydraulic products has contributed to the company's growth and success in both industrial and mobile markets. His long-standing commitment to the industry is reflected in his various roles and responsibilities at Prince Industries.