MANITOWOC, WI, January 20, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kory Brockman, owner, president and chief executive officer of Woodland / Alloy Casting, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for a prominent feature in the Chicago Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on December 18, 2025.

Kory Brockman is a Wisconsin-based manufacturing executive, entrepreneur and financial strategist whose career spans more than three decades of transforming metal casting organizations through operational excellence, financial acumen and a people-first philosophy. Most recently, Mr. Brockman acquired Woodland / Alloy Casting, a 40-year-old aluminum casting manufacturer in Racine, Wisconsin — marking a new chapter in his career to drive innovation, growth and American manufacturing excellence.

Mr. Brockman's path to ownership was built on a record of transformational successes. He began his metal-casting career in 1996 at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a century-old aluminum, brass and bronze foundry. He advanced through leadership roles to chief financial officer and board member and helped guide the company's 270% revenue growth and share price improvement of over 1,500%. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in modernizing financial operations, improving production efficiency and implementing forward-looking growth strategies that positioned the company for continued success. For his efforts, Mr. Brockman was recognized as the SBA Wisconsin Small Businessperson of the Year in 2006, Wisconsin CFO of the Year by Corporate America Magazine in 2016, and received numerous Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards from 2003 through 2009.

In 2021, Mr. Brockman became president of Bremer Manufacturing Company in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, an aluminum sand casting foundry established in 1937. There, he led an organizational transformation that nearly doubled revenues within three years and increased operating profit sixfold. He cultivated a people-first culture through bilingual workforce development, added modern-day production equipment and greatly improved working conditions through several safety initiatives. Mr. Brockman's guidance also resulted in stronger relationships with customers and suppliers alike. Over the course of nearly four years, his collaborative management style and data-driven approaches helped streamline operations and foster a culture of continuous improvement. From 2023 through early 2025, he managed the company's successful sale and transition to new ownership, ensuring a seamless handoff and long-term stability for employees and customers.

Most recently, recognizing an opportunity to apply his experience on an ownership level, Mr. Brockman acquired Woodland / Alloy Casting, a strategic move reflecting his passion for building and modernizing American metal casting. The company was established by American Foundryman Hank Adams in 1986, who skillfully grew and led the foundry until his passing in 2024. Mr. Adams built a business with the help of his family that supplied aluminum castings to a broad range of industries across the globe. As the new owner and president, Mr. Brockman is leveraging his extensive experience to grow Woodland's capabilities as a critical supplier to over 75 customers. His focus on workforce development, technology and lean manufacturing positions Woodland / Alloy Casting as a forward-thinking industry leader poised for continued growth and success.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, Mr. Brockman is a longtime judge for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards and is active in professional organizations, including the American Foundry Society and the Non-Ferrous Founders Society. He is and has been a board member for numerous business and community organizations.

Outside of work, Mr. Brockman enjoys time spent with his wife Robin and their daughters and is a passionate motorcyclist and outdoor adventurer.

Today, through Woodland / Alloy Casting, Mr. Brockman continues to drive innovation in manufacturing — combining operational excellence, financial discipline and a people-first philosophy to strengthen Wisconsin's proud manufacturing legacy and shape the future of American metal casting.

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