About Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Our Business & Brands
We are power application experts with a legendary 114-year reputation built from years of working hard to produce dependable, innovative products and supporting our customers.
Power
Turf & Consumer
Energy Solutions
Allmand
Global Support
Briggs & Stratton’s global support network includes more than 40,000 highly-trained service dealers in 100 countries.
Our Leadership Team
Meet Briggs & Stratton's executives who lead and inspire employees worldwide to live out our organizational values, create innovative products, and build strong customer and dealer relationships.
Kristina Cerniglia
Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer
In July 2024, Kristina Cerniglia was appointed chief executive officer. In this role, she leads day-to-day operations and sets the company's strategic, operational, and cultural agenda.
As interim chief financial officer, Kristina directs executive financial management for Briggs & Stratton's global structure. She oversees global accounting, financial planning, reporting, analyses, tax, treasury, and IT. Kristina joined the company as CFO in 2022.
Before joining Briggs & Stratton, Cerniglia spent nine years at Hillenbrand, Inc. as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Before Hillenbrand, Inc., she spent 26 years in the financial divisions at Stanley Black & Decker and Pratt & Whitney. Cerniglia serves on the Board of Directors for Littelfuse, Inc.
Cerniglia holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University.
Mike Schlaman
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Mike Schlaman oversees the critical HR functions, including talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, and HR technology. He is also responsible for environmental, health and safety, and legal. Schlaman joined the company in 2023.
Before joining Briggs & Stratton, he was the chief human resource officer at Sonic Healthcare. He brings 25 years of experience as an HR leader, having worked for other Fortune 500 companies, such as GE Healthcare, Honeywell, PepsiCo, and Rockwell Automation. Schlaman is an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, teaching graduate classes at the Lubar College of Business.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Teaching from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Brian Olsson
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Engineering Services
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Engineering Services Brian Olsson oversees the information technology function, ensuring strategic alignment with the business strategy and effective operational performance. He is also responsible for key functions that support our new product development (NPD) and product quality initiatives, including the NPD Program Management Office, engineering labs, prototype facility, and Advanced Manufacturing Team. Olsson joined the company in 2000.
Since joining, Olsson has served in various leadership functions at Briggs & Stratton, including information technology, engineering, product management, sourcing, and manufacturing. Prior roles include vice president of business transformation and senior director of our turf & consumer products.
Olsson holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University.
Tom Rugg
Senior Vice President and President, Energy Solutions & Power
Senior Vice President and President of Energy Solutions and Power Tom Rugg oversees both divisions’ strategic, financial, and operational performance. He joined the company in 2001.
Rugg has served in numerous senior leadership roles at Briggs & Stratton, including senior vice president of global sales and marketing, president of the Standby Power and Allmand business units, vice president of corporate development leading M&A activities, and an expatriate assignment as managing director of Southeast Asia and Australasia, overseeing growth across 12 countries.
Rugg holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Marketing and Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Michelle Kumbier
Senior Vice President and President, Turf & Consumer Products and Aftermarket Parts & Service
Senior Vice President and President of Turf & Consumer Products and Aftermarket Parts & Service Michelle Kumbier oversees the strategic, financial, and operational performance of the division's brands, which include Ferris, Snapper, Billy Goat, Simplicity, Victa, and Branco. She also oversees global aftermarket parts sales and customer support across business units. She joined the company in 2022.
Before joining Briggs & Stratton, Kumbier spent more than 22 years at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, serving in various leadership roles, including as chief operating officer. Before Harley Davidson Motor Company, she spent 11 years at Kohler Company. Kumbier serves on the Board of Directors for Abbott Laboratories and Teledyne Technologies.
Kumbier holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Lakeland University.
David Frank
Senior Vice President and President, Electrification
Senior Vice President and President of Electrification David Frank oversees the brand's strategic, financial, and operational performance. He joined the company in 2016.
Frank has served in numerous senior leadership roles at Briggs & Stratton, including six years as vice president of global commercial engines and power sales and vice president of Electrification. In these roles, Frank had direct responsibility for many global sales offices. Before joining Briggs & Stratton, Frank spent 10 years at Subaru serving as chief marketing officer and vice president of sales, overseeing sales, marketing, customer service, warranty, IT and distribution for South, Central and North America.
Frank holds a Bachelor of Organizational Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
David Dooley
Senior Vice President and President, Allmand
Senior Vice President and President of Allmand David Dooley oversees the brand's strategic, financial, and operational performance. He joined the company in 2021.
Before joining Briggs & Stratton, Dooley held global leadership roles, covering commercial, operations, project management, engineering, finance, human resources, and plant management. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience with global manufacturing companies such as ALFAGOMMA, Crenlo Engineered Cabs, and Donaldson Filtration Solutions. Dooley has completed five expatriate assignments supporting global manufacturing in Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Dooley holds certificates in both mechanical and electronic engineering. During his military service, he also attended the Royal School of Military Engineering in the United Kingdom.
Erik Syrjanen
Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer Erik Syrjanen oversees the development of sourcing, logistics, and supplier quality for the company’s global procurement function. He joined the company in 2025.
Before joining Briggs & Stratton, Syrjanen served as the executive director of Global Supply Continuity at Cummins Inc., where he was responsible for procurement, supplier development, and risk management. During his 20-year career at Cummins Inc., he held various global supply chain leadership positions in the U.S., China, and India. He also served as general manager for Cummins Turbo Technologies division in the U.K. and Cummins Power Generation division in the U.S.
Syrjanen holds a Master of Business Administration in Management and Strategy, Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University and a Master of Science and Engineering in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Our Locations
Briggs & Stratton has a widespread presence throughout the world.
Key Acquisitions
Not only does Briggs & Stratton have a legendary history of providing power, but the products businesses we’ve acquired through the years each have its own longstanding history and best-in-class expertise.
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