Jacobsen hires new vice president

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Chris Vernon has joined Jacobsen as vice president of marketing and product management.

Vernon will report directly to Dan Wilkinson, president of Jacobsen. In his new role, he will be responsible for product and program management, marketing and communication, technical support and training.

Vernon's previous position was vice president and general manager of Rothenberger-USA, a joint venture between Greenlee and Rothenberger. Greenlee and Jacobsen are both Textron companies.