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Taylor Hougland serves as the Vice President & General Manager of North America Refrigeration at Whirlpool Corporation, overseeing a multi-billion dollar business that includes notable brands such as Amana, Whirlpool, and KitchenAid. With a robust career at Whirlpool, Taylor has held various leadership roles including Senior Director of Category Merchandising for North America Laundry and National Sales Director, driving significant P&L accountability and strategic execution. Prior to Whirlpool, Taylor was the Chief Financial Officer at K.R. Drenth Trucking and developed investment strategies as an Associate at Hammond Kennedy & Whitney. Taylor began the career as a Senior Analyst at UBS Investment Bank, contributing to major M&A activities. Academic credentials include an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.