# Brian Kobylinski

> Brian “Koby” Kobylinski is the Milwaukee-based president and CEO of Riverbend Industries and a member of its board. His career includes 23 years at Actuant, leadership of Jason Industries through an operational turnaround and financial restructuring, and Riverbend’s current focus on HVAC and building solutions.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Riverbend Industries
- **Organizations:** Riverbend Industries, Jason Industries, Actuant Corporation / Applied Power, Hydratight, Fort Howard Corporation, Federated Insurance
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, St. Norbert College, Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- **Known for:** Held increasingly senior roles during 23 years at Actuant, including global business leader of Hydratight., Led Jason Industries during an operational improvement program and its 2020 financial restructuring., Appointed Riverbend president and CEO in January 2024 after serving as an independent director.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Joined Actuant’s predecessor; subsequently held management roles in its electrical segment.
- **2002** — Became Actuant vice president of business development.
- **2005** — Named global business leader of Hydratight.
- **2007-2013** — Led Actuant’s industrial and energy segments.
- **2016-04** — Joined Jason Industries as president and chief operating officer.
- **2016-12** — Became Jason Industries president and CEO, effective December 1.
- **2018-06** — Added the Jason Industries chairman role.
- **2020-08** — Was chairman and CEO when Jason’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan was confirmed.
- **2024-01** — Riverbend announced his appointment as president and CEO; he already served as an independent director.

## Achievements

- Held increasingly senior roles during 23 years at Actuant, including global business leader of Hydratight.
- Led Jason Industries during an operational improvement program and its 2020 financial restructuring.
- Appointed Riverbend president and CEO in January 2024 after serving as an independent director.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Riverbend sold Carlson to a Zink Family Office affiliate; Kobylinski described a completed transformation toward core HVAC and Building Solutions businesses.
- **2026-01** — Jim Japczyk became Riverbend CFO effective January 26; Kobylinski welcomed his financial and operating experience.
- **2026-01** — American Door Products and McKinney Door Solutions united under American Doors, led by Brian Koski.
- **2025-05** — Riverbend appointed Jim McTaggart president of Williams Comfort Products.
- **2025-03** — Riverbend announced the purchase of American Door Products and its Pearland Industries division in a release dated March 31, published April 3.

## Links

- Website: https://riverbendindustries.com/team/brian-kobylinski/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankobylinski

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