Joe Kohler

Joe Kohler, MBA/MIB, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management. Currently serving as Senior Strategic Global Sourcing Manager at Fortune Brands Innovations since August 2023 and as Alderman for District 1 in Hartford since April 2013, Joe Kohler has a proven track record of managing significant budgets and enacting policies for community welfare. Previous roles include Global Sourcing Manager at The Master Lock Company, Category Director at Nortek, and Procurement Specialist at Broan-NuTone LLC, where Joe Kohler successfully led teams to achieve cost reductions and improve supply chain efficiency. Joe Kohler holds two MBA degrees with a focus on International Business from Concordia University-Wisconsin and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northern Illinois University.