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Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman
By By A. O. Smith Corporation at Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water technology, announced today that Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler will retire effective July 1. The company's board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president…
Key takeaway Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water technology, announced today that Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler will retire effective July 1.
Why this matters in Denton News
The retirement of Kevin Wheeler as Executive Chairman of A. O. Smith Corporation may have been announced from Milwaukee, but its impact will be felt in Denton , where the company has a significant presence. As the city continues to grow and develop, the leadership transition at A. O. Smith Corporation takes on added significance, given the company's role in the local economy. With Stephen Shafer, the company's president and CEO, taking on the additional role of chairman, Denton residents will be watching to see how this change affects the company's operations and investments in the area. The city's government and business leaders will likely be interested in learning more about Shafer's vision for the company's future in Denton, particularly as it relates to job creation, community engagement, and support for local initiatives. As the transition takes effect on July 1, local observers will be looking for signs of how A. O. Smith Corporation's new leadership will shape its relationship with the Denton community.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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What is this story about? MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water technology, announced today that Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler will retire effective July 1. The company's board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president…
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