Oshkosh Defense president to retire

Oshkosh Corp. announced today that John Bryant, the company's executive vice president and president of Oshkosh Defense, will retire on Nov. 1.

Tim Bleck, vice president of finance for the Defense segment, has been appointed as Bryant's successor, the company said. Bryant will stay on "in an advisory role to support the transition through June 30, 2023."

Bryant was with Oshkosh for 12 years. Bleck has worked for the company since 2006.