Tony Wheel will serve as executive vice president of manufacturing & supply Chain
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. a safety and regulatory compliance solutions provider, has named a new executive vice president of manufacturing & supply chain.
Tony Wheel, who joined the company on March 1, 2024, will hold the post. He will succeed Tim Little, who will retire on July 1, 2024.
"We are excited to welcome Tony Wheel to J. J. Keller," said Rustin Keller, president and CEO of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
"His experience, not only in manufacturing and distribution but also in engineering and designing products, aligns perfectly with our expanding portfolio of proprietary solutions, such as our line of J. J. KellerTM SAFEGEARTM personal protective equipment, innovative labor law poster solutions, hazardous materials placards, security seals and many other patented solutions."
Wheel brings over 16 years of leadership experience in operations, engineering and product design, including his previous role at Oshkosh Corporation, a producer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment.
Wheel also served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve as a Logistics Corps Officer.
Wheel holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Heis also a certified Project Management Professional, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and holds a lean manufacturing certification.
