Kohler Company was named the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation’s Economic Driver of the Year during the corporation's annual meeting.

In a press release, the EDC said Kohler received the honor to reflect the Kohler family’s economic and philanthropic impact in the region.  That includes being the largest employer in Sheboygan County, and hosting this year’s PGA Championship, which is believed to have provided a $100 million economic impact in the region.

In a statement, Kohler President and CEO David Kohler said their success is due to meeting the needs of their customers with their products and service, and that had led to a growth in their company that they are proud to call Sheboygan County their home.