Tim Gilman

Tim Gilman

External Communications Lead - Oshkosh Corporation

Tim Gilman leads External Communications at Oshkosh Corporation, a global industrial technology leader designing and manufacturing specialty vehicles and equipment. Since joining the company in June 2023, Gilman has overseen earned media strategy, executive positioning, crisis communications readiness, and enterprise reputation programs that strengthen credibility in rapidly evolving markets.

Gilman brings more than 25 years of strategic communications experience guiding organizations through high-profile and complex issues environments. He specializes in earned-media storytelling, executive visibility and translating complex topics into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with both industry experts and broad audiences.

His background spans the public sector, global brands and agency leadership. Gilman has held communications roles with Los Angeles County and Toyota and has worked agency-side advising major brands including Carhartt, Nissan, adidas, Mazda and Michelin. Across these roles, he has led brand transformation efforts and built integrated communications programs that enhance reputation and drive long-term impact.