Ronald Brown
Director/Board Member at A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
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Ronald D.
Brown currently holds the following positions: Chairman at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio) since 2019, Independent Director at LSI Industries, Inc. since 2018, Independent Director at A.
O.
Smith Corp.
since 2001, Director at Master Chemical Corp.
since 2018, Director at Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., and Independent Trustee at The James Advantage Funds since 2014.
Mr. Brown previously held the following positions: Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at MI 2009, Inc. in 2008, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Cincinnati Milacron, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Milacron, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, Chief Executive Officer at Cincinnati, Inc. in 2020, Vice Chairman at The Armor Group, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, Independent Director at Zep, Inc. from 2010 to 2015, Managing Director at Taft Business Consulting LLC from 2009 to 2014, President & Chief Operating Officer at Milacron, Inc. from 1999 to 2001, and Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at Makino, Inc. from 2012 to 2013.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
0.22% | 2024-04-01 | 65,148 ( 0.22% ) | 985 038 $ | 2024-03-30 |
A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
0.00% | 2024-04-08 | 4,731 ( 0.00% ) | 423 235 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ronald Brown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| A. O. SMITH CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2000-12-31 |
| LSI INDUSTRIES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-11-05 |
| The James Advantage Funds | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Master Chemical Corp.
 Master Chemical Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Master Chemical Corp. engages in the manufacture of chemicals used in metal working. It offers cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, parts cleaners, and rust preventives under the TRIM and Master STAGES brands. The firm offers solutions for the aerospace, automotive, bearing, compressor, diecast, energy, and firearms and ammunitions industries. The company was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan on November 13, 1951 and is headquartered in Perrysburg, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2018-04-30 |
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
 Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. manufactures and markets miniature pneumatic components. The firm offers valves, cylinders, fittings, modular components, push buttons, stainless steel cylinders, electronic manifold cards, circuit analyzers, and pre-piped manifold subplates. The company was founded by William Leonard Clippard, Jr. in 1941 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Cincinnati (Ohio) | Chairman | 2018-12-31 |
Former positions of Ronald Brown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Cincinnati, Inc.
 Cincinnati, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Cincinnati, Inc. operates as build-to-order machine tool manufacturers. It manufactures metal fabrication equipment. The firm''s products include laser cutting systems, press brakes, shears, automation, powdered metal presses and big area additive manufacturing. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Harrison, OH. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-11-30 |
The Armor Group, Inc.
 The Armor Group, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing The Armor Group, Inc. manufactures turnkey finishing systems, shipping containers, and racks for the military, vehicles for mobile medical industry, and washing equipment. It operates through the following divisions; Armor Contract Manufacturing, Armor Aftermarket, Armor Mobile Systems, Cincinnati Industrial Machinery, Precision Quincy Industries, and Witt Industries. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Mason, OH | Chief Operating Officer | 2017-02-28 |
| ZEP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-06-25 |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| LSI INDUSTRIES INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| A. O. SMITH CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 11 |
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MI 2009, Inc.
 MI 2009, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing MI 2009, Inc. sells plastics processing equipment and supplies. Its principal activity is supplying plastics-processing technologies and industrial fluids. The company was founded on March 19, 1884 and is headquartered in Batavia, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Zep, Inc.
 Zep, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Zep, Inc. produces and markets cleaning and maintenance chemicals. It offers anti-bacterial and industrial hand care products, cleaners, degreasers, deodorizers, disinfectants, floor finishes, sanitizers, pest- and weed-control products and automotive maintenance chemicals. The firm market its products and services under the Zep, Zep Professional, Zep Commercial, Zep Automotive, and other Zep Inc. brands. The company was founded by Mandle Zaban, Sam Zaban, William Eplan, and Saul Powell in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Process Industries |
| Cincinnati Milacron, Inc. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Milacron, Inc. /Minnesota Twist Drill Business/ | Producer Manufacturing |
Master Chemical Corp.
Master Chemical Corp. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Master Chemical Corp. engages in the manufacture of chemicals used in metal working. It offers cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, parts cleaners, and rust preventives under the TRIM and Master STAGES brands. The firm offers solutions for the aerospace, automotive, bearing, compressor, diecast, energy, and firearms and ammunitions industries. The company was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan on November 13, 1951 and is headquartered in Perrysburg, OH. | Process Industries |
| The James Advantage Funds | Finance |
The Armor Group, Inc.
The Armor Group, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing The Armor Group, Inc. manufactures turnkey finishing systems, shipping containers, and racks for the military, vehicles for mobile medical industry, and washing equipment. It operates through the following divisions; Armor Contract Manufacturing, Armor Aftermarket, Armor Mobile Systems, Cincinnati Industrial Machinery, Precision Quincy Industries, and Witt Industries. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Mason, OH | Producer Manufacturing |
Cincinnati, Inc.
Cincinnati, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Cincinnati, Inc. operates as build-to-order machine tool manufacturers. It manufactures metal fabrication equipment. The firm''s products include laser cutting systems, press brakes, shears, automation, powdered metal presses and big area additive manufacturing. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Harrison, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. manufactures and markets miniature pneumatic components. The firm offers valves, cylinders, fittings, modular components, push buttons, stainless steel cylinders, electronic manifold cards, circuit analyzers, and pre-piped manifold subplates. The company was founded by William Leonard Clippard, Jr. in 1941 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
Makino, Inc.
 Makino, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Makino, Inc. manufactures and supplies metal-cutting machine and machine parts. It offers horizontal machining axis, graphite machining centers, vertical machining centers, hole drilling and cells and systems. The company was founded by Tsunezo Makino in 1937 and is headquartered in Mason, OH. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Taft Business Consulting LLC |
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