Thomas Minnich

Tom Minnich is a 1981 graduate of Ashland with a BSBA. He received a Master of Business degree from Frostburg (MD) State University in 1984. Tom was a non-traditional student, working full-time while attending night classes.

Tom began his career in banking and then in 1978 joined Eagle Rubber in Ashland. He received several promotions with Eagle and Hedstrom Corporation, ending as VP Finance and a Director from 1987 through 1993. In 1993, he joined Kuhlman Electric Corporation in Lexington, Kentucky as VP Finance, Secretary and Director. He was named Kuhlman’s President & CEO in 2005 and led the Company through its’ sale to ABB in 2008. Tom expanded his roles with ABB and was recognized as a Top Global Manager in 2009, before retiring in late 2011.

Post-retirement, Tom joined Boards for Radix Wire and American Bath, both successful private-equity companies. He also consults for First Reserve Corporation, a large private equity company.

Tom and Loretta Minnich are members of Ashland’s President Circle and have established 4 Endowed Scholarships. They have been blessed with two sons and four grandchildren during their marriage.