Stuart’s manufacturing career spans more than 25 years. He’s worked in leadership roles for companies such as General Motors, Honeywell, Goodyear Tire, and Parker Hannifin. As a senior leader, Stuart brings expertise in M&A, international business and finance, sales & marketing, operations, global sourcing & supply chain management. Stuart enjoys working alongside XL’s team members to improve our company and culture—and hitting the road with our sales team, visiting our customers and dealers, to ensure XL maintains its market-leading position in product innovation. Stuart earned his BA from Michigan State University and his MBA from Davenport University.
Keith joined XL Specialized Trailers in 2011 after earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. With over more than a decade with the company, he has held roles in customer service, warranty, and supply chain, developing deep expertise in operations collaboration, process improvement, and supplier management. As Senior Director of Supply Chain, Keith leads initiatives to improve efficiency, elevate supplier performance, and support XL’s long-term growth.
Christa embarked on her journey with XL Specialized Trailers in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained over 15 years in the field of Human Resources. Her career path traversed diverse terrains, having honed her expertise at notable establishments like Hy-Vee and 7G Distributing, where she was immersed in the realms of retail and distribution. With a BA in Psychology and Business from Loras College, Christa's academic foundation complemented her practical know-how. Christa's active participation in professional associations such as TRIHRA, EIHRA, and SHRM underscores her commitment to staying up to date with industry-leading trends and practices. At XL, she swiftly ascended to the role of Director of Human Resources, a testament to her comprehensive understanding and adeptness in all facets of HR management—from compensation and benefits to recruiting, safety compliance, and talent development.
Tim McGreal has his BA in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from Loras College. He has his Fundamentals of Engineering certification and has been designing trailers since 2014. Tim has worked on many of XL’s recent new product designs, including the Blademate and California style trailers, and he has earned one patent while working at XL. He enjoys designing new products to meet customer needs and supporting the projects from the research and design phase, through the building and testing phase. As Director of Innovation Engineering, Tim remains focused on XL’s new product development and product enhancement.
Shane Michelson has been in the heavy-haul industry since 2012, showcasing a remarkable combination of engineering expertise and sales acumen. He has held roles in engineering, service and sales. Michelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University. His expertise lies in aligning engineering innovation with customer needs, a skill set that will undoubtedly complement XL's commitment to providing custom solutions. Shane is excited to assist customers with their dynamic needs, using his experience in product development and sales strategy.
Christopher Williams joined XL Specialized Trailers with experience in quality leadership across multiple manufacturing environments. He began his career in consumer products as a chemist with Procter & Gamble, later expanding into injection molding before transitioning into heavy equipment manufacturing.
Prior to XL, Christopher led Technical Services and Quality at Henderson Products, overseeing warranty strategy, customer issue resolution, and the development of scalable quality systems. His experience connects operational performance with customer outcomes, supporting a practical and disciplined approach to continuous improvement.
Christopher focuses on building data-driven processes that support both customers and frontline teams and believes strong systems enable people to consistently deliver high-quality results.
With 25 years of accounting experience, Karen is a strategic leader for accounting, budgeting, forecasting and finance. 17 years of her career were spent in the dairy manufacturing industry, most recently with Cass Clay Creamery/Kemps. Her experience includes being a controller and leading accounting teams. Karen is a CPA and earned her BS in Accounting from Minnesota State University. Karen is excited to help XL achieve their financial goals, growing and improving the business.
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