David Toland

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David Toland
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52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Assumed office
January 2, 2021
GovernorLaura Kelly
Preceded byLynn Rogers
Secretary of Commerce of Kansas
Assumed office
January 14, 2019
GovernorLaura Kelly
Preceded byRobert North
Personal details
Born (1977-05-04) May 4, 1977 (age 44)
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
EducationUniversity of Kansas (BA, MPA)
WebsiteGovernment website

David C. Toland (born May 4, 1977) is an American politician and businessman concurrently serving as the 52nd lieutenant governor of Kansas and Kansas secretary of commerce.[1][2]

Early life and education[]

A seventh-generation Kansas native, Toland was raised in Iola, Kansas.[3][4] Toland earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.[5]

Career[]

Toland had previously worked for the Government of the District of Columbia in the Office of Planning and Economic Development, a real estate services company, and most recently served as President and CEO of a community health-improvement and economic development organization based in Iola, Kansas.[1][6][7]

Kansas secretary of commerce[]

On January 11, 2019, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she would appoint Toland as Kansas Secretary of Commerce following her inauguration on January 14, 2019. Toland was confirmed to the position by the Kansas Senate on April 1, 2019, by a vote of 23–14. He received support from all 11 Democratic senators, 11 Republicans, and the Senate's lone independent.[8][9]

Following his confirmation, Toland oversaw the reestablishment of the state's International Division at the Department.[10] Toland also assisted in negotiations with the state of Missouri to end the incentives "Border War" in the bi-state Kansas City region.[11] Toland also oversaw the restoration of the Kansas Main Street Program at the Department's newly established Community Development division.[12]

Throughout 2020, Toland and the Department of Commerce worked on the expansion of a Schwan's Company facility in Salina, the successful recruitment of a $400 million Urban Outfitters distribution center in Wyandotte County, and two new Amazon distribution centers in Park City and Kansas City.[13][14] In 2020, the Department of Commerce's economic development teams recruited more than $2.5 billion in capital investment, the highest level of new capital investment in the state's history.[15] Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine's Gold Shovel Award,[16] as well as being declared the state with the best business climate in the West North Central United States by Site Selection Magazine.[17]

Lieutenant governor of Kansas[]

On December 14, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly announced that Toland would serve as the lieutenant governor of Kansas after Lynn Rogers assumed the office as Treasurer of Kansas on January 2, 2021. Toland continues to serve as Secretary of Commerce and as lieutenant governor.[18][19]

Personal life[]

Toland and his wife have two children.[20]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland". kansascommerce.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Shorman, Jonathan (December 14, 2020). "Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Taps Commerce Secretary David Toland to Be New Top Deputy". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kansas Senate Confirms David Toland For Secretary of Commerce". Kansas Department of Commerce. April 5, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "A look back at David Toland's Thrive Tenure". Thrive Allen County. January 9, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  5. ^ "Hawks to Watch: David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce – KU College Stories". Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kansas Republicans grill David Toland on business dealings, social media post". cjonline.com. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  7. ^ "Local Spat And Party Politics Threaten Kansas Governor's Pick To Head Commerce". kcur.org. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness". cjonline.com. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  9. ^ Kansas Senate approves controversial nominee to lead Commerce Department, Capital Journal, April 1, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  10. ^ Story, Submitted (September 11, 2019). "Kansas Commerce Dept. Is Restructuring". Fort Scott Biz. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  11. ^ The Editorial Board (August 14, 2019). "Opinion | The Kansas-Missouri Subsidy Armistice". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  12. ^ https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2019/09/kansas-main-street/
  13. ^ Wheat, Shawn. "Kansas leaders, Schwan's Company announce 225 new jobs, new 'world-class' facility in Salina". WIBW. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  14. ^ Motter, Sarah. "Urban Outfitters to open distribution center in Kansas City". WIBW. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  15. ^ Chung, Rebekah. "Gov. Kelly shares Kansas milestone in capital investment". KSNT.com - Topeka, KS. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  16. ^ Kaelble, Steve. "2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts". areadevelopment.com - Westbury, NY. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  17. ^ Arend, Mark. "North Carolina's prowess in life sciences, aerospace and statewide business-recruitment teamwork are delivering enviable results". siteselection.com - Peachtree Corners, GA. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  18. ^ Broyles, Jared. "David Toland announced as new Lieutenant Governor". WIBW. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  19. ^ "Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor". Governor of the State of Kansas. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  20. ^ Smith, Sherman. "David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness". PrattTribune - Pratt, KS. Retrieved December 14, 2020.

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