Refrigerated Solutions Group Taps New COO

Wisconsin-based Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG), a manufacturer of refrigerated equipment and service provider, has hired industry veteran Brian Casserilla as COO.

Casserilla joins RSG from Illinois Tool Works, where he worked for 20-plus years. Most recently, he led the North American refrigeration brands Traulsen and Kairak as vice president and general manager. In these roles, he implemented lean manufacturing principles, established strategic objectives, developed long-range planning and led new product development initiatives.

“We are excited to welcome Brian to our team. He will help continue to strengthen our energetic culture focused on building high-performing teams, developing leaders and empowering employees positively to best serve our customers and collaborate with our partners for shared success” says Aaron Brown, CEO, in a press release. “Brian has a proven record of creating customer value, rapidly scaling businesses and achieving sustained operational excellence within a teaching and coaching culture.”

RSG has over 150 years of combined history between its Master-Bilt and Norlake brands.