President and CEO
Stoughton Trailers | Stoughton
Robert Wahlin has served as the top executive of STI Holdings and its five subsidiaries, Stoughton Trailers, Stoughton Rental and Lease, STAC, Stoughton Parts Sales and Stoughton Trucking and Logistics. The companies’ total a combined $1 billion in annual revenue and more than 1,600 employees. Stoughton Trailers is a leading manufacturer of dry van trailers and intermodal container chassis, with more than 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing space across nine facilities in south-central Wisconsin and Waco, Texas. Wahlin serves on the boards of the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce and Stoughton Trailers.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MBA, Edgewood College
Highlights from the past 12 months: “We are leading the fight against China through the Coalition of American Chassis Manufacturers. Our anti-dumping and countervailing case win allows us to bring thousands of jobs back from China to build intermodal container chassis, which are a staple of the U.S. transportation system. We lead this fight to create a level playing field and ensure manufacturing jobs stay in the United States for years to come.”
Historical figure you look up to: “Teddy Roosevelt. He stood up for what he believed in and set the bar high for doing great things. He achieved success that lasted for generations.”
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “Any lake in the Northwoods.”
Traits you seek for new hires: “Talent, drive and courage to challenge the norms.”
