Leadership biographies
Tim Bleck is the senior vice president of Oshkosh Corporation and the President of Oshkosh Defense. He was appointed president in November 2022. Bleck is responsible for leading all aspects of the Company’s global defense segment, including all vehicle programs, manufacturing and operations, new product development, vehicle life cycle sustainment and aftermarket services. Prior to […]
John Blossom is the vice president of digital technology for Oshkosh Defense. He is responsible for all systems and information security of this business segment. Within Oshkosh Corporation, Blossom has also held leadership positions in shared services and corporate infrastructure. Blossom joined Oshkosh Corporation in November 2003 as director of information technology. He has held […]
Paul Brazeau is the vice president of manufacturing operations for Oshkosh Defense. He is responsible for manufacturing, safety, health, security, environmental, materials, maintenance, facilities, and advanced operations. Key focus areas include team member engagement, production quality, and customer delivery of all products. Brazeau joined Oshkosh in 2010 and most recently served as the senior director […]
Chad Frees is the vice president of contracts at Oshkosh Defense. Frees is responsible for contracting policy, processes, operations, and compliance supporting all Oshkosh Defense production and aftermarket contracts serving domestic and international customers. He also leads all aspects of Oshkosh Defense’s bid and proposal development, management, tools and techniques. He serves as the company’s […]
Jori Hartwig is the vice president of global strategy and marketing. She is responsible for marketing and communications as well as the strategic planning process, all of which contribute to defining the value of the company’s products and services to customers in the defense industry. Prior to joining Oshkosh Defense, Hartwig was vice president of […]
Dr. Jeffry Heggemeier serves as the vice president of engineering for Oshkosh Defense. He is responsible for all aspects of engineering, from concept generation through production support and sustainment, for all Oshkosh Defense products. Prior to joining Oshkosh Defense, Heggemeier retired from federal civilian service, having worked for the Air Force Research Lab, developing and […]
George Mansfield serves as the vice president and general manager of defense programs for Oshkosh Defense, a position he was appointed to in January 2018. Mansfield leads the business unit serving the U.S. joint program customers, including the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. Mansfield joined Oshkosh Defense in 1984. Throughout his extensive career with […]
Kristin Pick serves as the vice president of human resources for Oshkosh Defense. Pick leads the overall Oshkosh Defense human resources strategy, including talent management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and employee programs. Pick joined Oshkosh in 2008. Prior to her current role, Pick served as human resources director, senior segment […]
Mike Power is the segment general counsel for Oshkosh Defense. Power serves and advises members of the Defense Leadership Team and oversees Oshkosh Defense legal, Oshkosh Global trade compliance and Defense industrial security. Power provides strategic legal and compliance support to all areas of the Oshkosh Defense business, including government contracting, international business and supplier […]
Travis Schmuhl is vice president and general manager of global operations for Oshkosh Defense. He previously served as senior director of GPSC, supporting the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV) and Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) program launches. Since January 2016, he leads all procurement activities for Oshkosh Defense. Schmuhl began his career with Oshkosh Defense […]
Matt Schreiner serves as the vice president of Delivery Vehicles for Oshkosh Defense, a position he was appointed in May 2023. He is responsible for the advanced operations of the delivery vehicle market. Schreiner joined Oshkosh Corporation in 2005 in the Corporate Components group, now Mobility Systems, as a design engineer. At the start of FMTV […]
Bruce Sellers is the vice president of global business development for Oshkosh Defense, a position he was appointed to in March 2023. Sellers leads business development efforts across all domestic and international opportunities. Sellers joined Oshkosh in 2010 as the director of business development for Marine Corps programs. He later assumed responsibility for business development […]
Kyle Whitcomb is the vice president of finance for Oshkosh Defense, a position he was appointed to in November 2022. Whitcomb is responsible for all Oshkosh Defense accounting, finance, pricing and financial compliance activities. Whitcomb joined Oshkosh in 2008. Prior to his current role, he held roles of increasing responsibility on the Defense finance, Corporate […]
Pat Williams serves as the chief programs officer for Oshkosh Defense, a position he was appointed to in November 2022. Williams leads domestic and international programs. He most recently served as the vice president and general manager of Army and Marine Corps programs. Prior to that role, Williams was the senior director for a portfolio […]
