Stoughton Trailers says it has appointed two senior sales and marketing executives with Wisconsin transportation manufacturing backgrounds.

Brian Kahl was named vice president of sales and marketing, and Ron Jake will serve with him as marketing manager.

Kahl has 22 years of experience in executive leadership.  Prior to Stoughton Trailers, he held senior positions at Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies, Cummins, and Nelson Industries. In his new position Kahl will develop and lead Stoughton's overall sales and marketing strategies.

Jake has more than 20 years in marketing, product and sales management with an extensive background in manufacturing environments throughout southern Wisconsin. He, too,worked at Universal Acoustic & Emissions Technologies, as well as Pentair and Modine Manufacturing Co.

“We're thrilled to welcome Brian and Ron to our team during this exciting period of growth for the company,” said Bob Wahlin, Stoughton's president. “Their respective business experience will support Stoughton Trailers’ growth objectives.”

Stoughton Trailers designs, manufactures and markets semitrailers for over-the-road trucking as well as agricultural trailers and other specialty transportation equipment.