Brian Cothroll

Brian Cothroll serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Menasha Corporation since November 2025. Prior to this role, Brian Cothroll held the position of Vice President & Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Governance and Compliance at Generac from May 2024 to October 2025. Earlier in his career, Brian Cothroll spent nearly 14 years at A. O. Smith Corporation, where responsibilities included providing legal strategies for a global water heater business, managing corporate governance, compliance, and securities regulation. Brian Cothroll's legal career began at Foley & Lardner LLP, where extensive experience was gained in business and securities litigation. Brian Cothroll holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.