Brian Cothroll

Brian Cothroll is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate Governance and Compliance at Generac since May 2024. Prior to this role, Brian spent nearly 14 years at A. O. Smith Corporation, where responsibilities included providing legal strategies to senior executives and leading global compliance functions. Brian held various positions within the company, including Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel, significantly impacting product liability claims and risk management. Earlier in the career, Brian worked as an attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP, managing complex business and securities litigation. Brian holds a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.