Peterson Pacific Corp., Oregon-based manufacturer of forestry, recycling and landscaping machines, has hired Michael Kvach as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. 

Kvach has extensive experience with industry associations, contractors and OEM equipment sales. Most recently he held the position of Executive Vice President of the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa. Prior to leading this association, he was the National Sales Manager of Cedarapids hot mix paving product line. 

Peterson has appointed Charlie Bagnall Regional Sales Manager – Northeast. This area of responsibility includes the Northeastern United States and eastern Canada. 

Bagnall has 13 years of sales experience in the heavy equipment business, including 4 years in end user sales of Peterson products. He will be based in Exeter, Pennsylvania.