Jason Sullivan

About Jason Sullivan

Engineering Leadership | Capital Investment | Energy & Sustainability StrategyWith 14 years of engineering experience and a foundation in military and government service, I have built a career driving infrastructure modernization, energy resilience, and capital project execution. My expertise lies in aligning technical execution with business strategy, ensuring that large-scale investments deliver measurable value. Capital Planning & Execution – Leading high-impact infrastructure projects, facility upgrades, and modernization initiatives. Energy & Sustainability Strategy – Driving renewable integration, efficiency improvements, and resilience planning. Leadership & Team Development – Mentoring and developing technical talent while fostering a high-performing culture. Government & Private-Sector Collaboration – Navigating funding opportunities, regulatory requirements, and strategic partnerships.My early career in the military and government sector provided a strong foundation in leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills that continue to shape my approach to engineering leadership and infrastructure strategy.

Experience

1. Sr Manager - Global Infrastructure & Energy Engineering

   Kohler Co.

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Lead a global engineering and energy organization focused on the performance, safety, and long-term resilience of Kohler’s built environment. Oversee a multi-discipline team responsible for electrical, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm, lighting/controls, and low-voltage systems, as well as enterprise energy management and renewable energy programs. Provide global influence with direct accountability for North America.Key Areas of Impact • Infrastructure Engineering Leadership – Guide the technical direction and design standards for all major building systems across manufacturing and office locations, ensuring reliability, compliance, and operational continuity. • Energy Strategy & Management – Lead the U.S./Canada and Mexico energy management teams, shaping procurement strategy, contract negotiations, renewable integration, and long-term energy planning. • Sustainability & Decarbonization – Advance enterprise Scope 2 goals through renewable electricity programs and energy efficiency initiatives aligned with company-wide sustainability commitments. • Capital Project Delivery – Partner with project management teams to bring complex capital projects to life, translating functional design into engineered solutions that meet safety, performance, and regulatory expectations. • Digital Infrastructure Enablement – Drive development of predictive maintenance and infrastructure visualization tools that improve asset reliability and decision-making for critical systems (chillers, boilers, compressors, substations, etc.). • Global Technical Collaboration – Work closely with engineering teams in Mexico, India, and China to align practices, share expertise, and support consistent system performance across regions. • Team Leadership & Development – Lead and mentor a high-performing, multi-discipline team, fostering technical depth, collaboration, and a forward-looking engineering culture.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  B.S. Electrical Engineering, Focus: Electromagnetics

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Ltspice
• Analyst Briefings
• Control Systems Design
• Manufacturing
• Process Automation
• Project Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Programmable Logic Controller (Plc)
• Plc
• Power Distribution
• Instrumentation
• Campus Recruiting
• Electromagnetics
• Data Analysis
• Electrical Controls
• Troubleshooting
• Autocad
• Automation
• Micrologix
• Computer Hardware
• Lean Manufacturing
• Plc Programming
• Engineering
• Veterans
• Military Logistics
• Electrical Engineering
• Operations Management
• Microsoft Office
• Soldering
• Windows & Mac Operating Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Matlab