John S. Shiely

Chairman Emeritus, Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Mr. Shiely is the Retired Chairman of Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a position he held until 2010. Briggs & Stratton a producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. He was Chief Executive Officer at Briggs & Stratton from 2001 until 2009. Mr. Shiely joined Briggs & Stratton in 1986 and served in various capacities, including Vice President and General Counsel, Executive Vice President - Administration, and President. In addition to Oshkosh Corporation, Mr. Shiely is a director of Quad/Graphics Inc., BMO Financial Corporation and BMO Harris Bank N.A. 

Mr. Shiely brings to our Board knowledge and insight into overseeing and evaluating management and operations. He has extensive experience as a chief executive officer of a publicly-traded company, as well as experience on the boards of several other public companies. In addition, he has both legal and administrative expertise and experience managing international business operations.