John Kevin Koehler serves as manufacturing gofor at KK Tool Company, a custom tooling and parts manufacturer established in 1972 in Springfield, Ohio. KK Tools specializes in contract manufacturing, with a strong focus on tool and die design for the manufacturing industry. Their services encompass prototype design and manufacture, process development, and full-scale production. 

John has been supporting KK Tool’s production, quality control, and logistics departments for the past 11 years, although his exposure to the family business began at the age of eight. 

In addition to his professional background, John was an Olympic USA Swimming hopeful, training with Indiana University, the Dayton Raiders, and Gator Swim Club. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Indiana University. 

Keywords: tool and die, contract manufacturing, Industry 4.0, family business