Tonka Corporation
Industry: Toy company
DescriptionTonka is an American producer of toy trucks. Maisto International, which makes diecast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the Tonka name in a line of 1:64 scale diecast vehicles, featuring mostly trucks. Parent organization: Hasbro (1991–) Founded: 1945, Mound, MN Headquarters: St. Louis Park, MN Founders: Lynn Everett Bake, Avery F. Crounse, Alvin F. TeschPopular productsToy Trucks & Construction Vehicles Toy Playsets (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q,r){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Tonka Corporation Employees
3M July 2005 - Present
3M August 1983 - July 2005
Tonka Corporation October 1980 - July 1983
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Process Improvement, DMAIC, FMEA, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Quality System
Education
St. Cloud State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Henkel of America, Inc. March 2000 - Present
Rollerblade, Inc. 1991 - 1999
Tonka Corporation 1989 - 1991
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Licensing, Patent Prosecution, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Brand Management, Corporate Law
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business/Marketing
Eau Claire Technical Institute 1985 — 1987
AA, Paralegal Studies
Rochester Community College 1983 — 1985
AA, General Liberal Arts
Zimmer July 2004 - Present
Biomet 1998 - 2004
Partners in Marketing, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Alternatives Creative Print Production, Inc. May 1994 - March 1997
Ergodyne March 1992 - April 1994
Tonka Corporation November 1986 - December 1991
Fingerhut 1985 - 1986
DRI Industries 1982 - 1985
Skills
Medical Devices, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Surgeons, Product Launch, Market Development, Sales Operations, Selling, Surgery, Sales Management, Account Management, Capital Equipment, Cold Calling, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Healthcare, Hospitals, Leadership, Managed Care, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Consultative Selling, Orthopedics
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 1978 — 1982
B.A., Mathematics
Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN 1976 — 1978
IC System May 2000 - Present
I.C. System, Inc. May 2000 - Present
Novacare, Inc. 1992 - 2000
Tonka Corporation 1984 - 1992
Skills
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Operations Management, Analysis, Excel, Administration, Team Building, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Accounting, Mergers, Problem Solving, Financial Modeling, Healthcare, Cash Management, Customer Relations, Corporate Finance, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Financial Management, Call Center, New Business Development, Customer Service, BPO, Forecasting, Risk Management, Investments, Documentation, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Cash Flow, Coaching, Treasury Management, Valuation, Internal Controls, Insurance, Business Planning, Investor Relations, Financial Accounting, Credit
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1984
MBA, Finance
Winona State University 1978 — 1980
BS, Business Administration
St. Petersburg College 1976 — 1978
AA, General
Zera Industrial Design December 1991 - Present
Tonka Toys October 1990 - December 1991
Tonka Corporation 1987 - 1991
Tonka Corporation October 1984 - 1987
Schaper Manufacturing May 1980 - October 1984
Custom Concepts October 1979 - May 1980
Team Windsor October 1977 - October 1979
Education
Pratt Institute 1969 — 1974
Industrial Design, Art & Design
Pratt Institute 1969 — 1974
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Design, cum laude
VigiLanz Corporation September 2014 - Present
Healthland August 2012 - August 2014
Epocrates October 2010 - August 2012
Three Fields Capital April 2010 - October 2010
HighJump Software June 2009 - April 2010
ev3 March 2005 - January 2009
Empi July 1997 - March 2005
Medtronic March 1986 - June 1997
Tonka Corporation March 1982 - March 1986
Delloitte & Touche/KPMG Peat Marwick January 1978 - March 1982
Skills
Mergers, Financial Management, Investor Relations, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Private Equity, IPO, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Finance, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, US GAAP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Managerial Finance, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Start-ups, Business Planning, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Treasury, Financial Analysis, Equities, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Turn Around Management, M&A experience, Revenue Recognition, Operations Management, Banking, Divestitures, GAAP, Cost Accounting, Management Consulting, Valuation, Internal Controls, Business Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Business Process..., Consolidation, Financial Accounting, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Treasury Management
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1991 — 1994
MBA, Finance & International Business
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1992
MBT, Taxation
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1973 — 1978
BSB, Accounting
Hill Murray
S R Strande Consulting August 2005 - Present
The Mercanti Group 2009 - 2013
Miller Meester Advertising 1987 - 2005
Tonka Corporation 1980 - 1987
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Payroll, Strategy, Management, Management Consulting, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Tax, Due Diligence, Forecasting, Start-ups, CPA, Private Equity, Acquisition Integration, M&A experience, Venture Capital, Valuation, Small Business, Managerial Finance, Competitive Analysis, GAAP, Auditing, Cash Management, Strategic Partnerships, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Income Tax, Accounts Receivable
Education
The University of North Dakota
BSBA, Accounting Major
WCW Partners October 1991 - Present
Performance & Human Development LLC 1999 - 2002
Carew International 1991 - 1999
Tonka Corporation August 1986 - October 1991
Conklin Company April 1981 - August 1986
70,001 LTD. 1976 - 1981
Skills
Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Change Management, Performance Improvement, Personal Development, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Organizational..., Organizational..., Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Executive Development, Strategy, Training, Public Speaking, Management, Program Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Business Strategy, Employee Training, Consulting, Executive Management, Staff Development, Sales Management, Business Development, Culture Change, Organizational Design, Conflict Resolution, 360 Feedback, MBTI, Instructional Design, Workshop Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence, Management Development, Career Management, Action Learning, Career Development, Organizational Learning, Performance Consulting, Business Coaching, Business Transformation, Training Delivery, Strategic Leadership
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
One in a Million Bob August 2009 - Present
Radius Product Development August 2008 - June 2009
Altitude Inc. September 2005 - August 2008
Brains of the Outfit January 2001 - September 2005
Group Four, Inc. October 1991 - January 2001
Design Continuum 1988 - 1991
Tonka Corporation 1985 - 1988
Parker Brothers 1976 - 1985
Skills
Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Problem Solving, Marketing, CRM, Idea Generation, Consulting, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Organization, Research, Customer Service, Writing, Management, Start-ups, Program Management, Business Strategy, Brand Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Advertising, Photoshop, Product Management, Market Research
Education
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ericson&Mitchell June 2007 - Present
Ericson Mitchell 1980 - Present
Ericson Mitchell 2005 - 2013
Collaboration Consulting 2007 - 2009
Market Street Partners 1986 - 2005
Amerivision 1984 - 1985
Group Health/Health Partners 1983 - 1984
Land O Lakes Corporation 1981 - 1983
Tonka Corporation 1980 - 1981
General Mills Corporation 1969 - 1979
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Business Planning, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Management Consulting, Strategy, Marketing Management, Social Media, Copywriting, Sales, Direct Marketing, CRM, Advertising, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Market Research
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 1967 — 1969
Master's degree, Marketing
IBM October 1978 - February 1998
Tonka Corporation 1972 - 1978
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1969 — 1972
BA, Math
Holiday Companies September 1991 - Present
Tonka Corporation 1989 - 1991
Tonka Corporation 1989 - 1991
Ernst & Young 1983 - 1989
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Finance, Cash Flow, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, PowerPoint, Management, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, US GAAP, Budget, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Treasury, Essbase, Budgets, Income Statement
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1982
MBA, Finance and Information Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Shooting Star Casino February 2015 - Present
Celadon Systems February 2014 - April 2014
CIMA LABS INC March 2000 - April 2013
Minnesota Vikings 1992 - 2000
Tonka Corporation September 1987 - October 1991
Kenner Products January 1980 - August 1987
Skills
Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Analysis, Leadership, Revenue Recognition, SEC filings, Internal Audit, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley, Mergers, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Due Diligence, ERP, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, Internal Controls, Cross-functional Team..., Accounts Payable, Cash Flow, GAAP, Manufacturing, Tax, Financial Audits, Budget
Education
Xavier University
MBA, Finance
University of Cincinnati
BS, Accounting
RC2 Corporation (now Tomy) December 2003 - November 2008
Fisher-Price March 1994 - April 1997
Fisher-Price September 1988 - March 1994
Tonka Corporation January 1988 - September 1988
Diversi-Plast (Liberty Carton) 1987 - January 1988
Schaper Manufacturing 1984 - 1986
Recycled Paper Greetings 1984 - 1984
Western Publishing 1980 - 1984
Elgin Clock Company 1978 - 1980
Skills
•Structural Packaging..., •Product Design, •Ideation, •Sketching, •Concept Development, •Toys, •Rapid Prototyping, •Rendering, •Design Strategy, •Packaging Graphics, •Concept Design, •Design Management, •Rhino, •Solidworks, •3D Modeling, •Concept Generation, •Product Development, •Visual Communication, •Illustrator, •Photoshop, •Photography, •Microsoft Office, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Design, Idea Generation, 3D Modeling, Packaging, Illustrator, Concept Generation, Toys, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Product Development, Design Thinking, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Industrial Design
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1982 — 1983
MS, Management
St. Norbert College 1974 — 1978
BA, Graphic Design
Halunen & Associates November 2011 - Present
Larry P. Larson, CPA January 2009 - Present
Independent Accountant September 2004 - Present
Carpet King, Inc. September 2000 - August 2004
Kennedy Scales, Inc June 1993 - September 2000
Lupient Enterprises, Inc May 1986 - October 1993
Hanson Industries, Inc February 1985 - May 1986
TONKA CORPORATION December 1984 - February 1985
Grieme, Gerber & Associates November 1980 - December 1984
River Way Corporation May 1980 - November 1980
Education
Bethel University 2007 — 2008
Bachelor's, Business / Accounting
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
CPA Certificate, Inactive
Mankato Area Vocational Technical College 1978 — 1980
Associates, Accounting
Patti Froeber Comprehensive Dentistry May 2013 - Present
Eagan Smile Design 1997 - 2002
Metropolitan Periodontists 1998 - 2001
Bull Brokerage, Inc. 1988 - 1993
Tonka Corporation 1985 - 1988
Skills
Patient Education, CPR Certified, Treatment, Periodontics, Teeth Whitening, Prevention, Dentistry, Healthcare, Health Education, Dental Care, Dentrix
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene
FlyBig, Inc. April 2010 - Present
PICC STAT, LLC January 2001 - April 2010
GPT-NK, INC January 1990 - January 2001
TONKA CORPORATION January 1978 - January 1990
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Profit, Market Planning, Sales, Retail, Fashion, Product Marketing, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Brand Development, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Analysis, Management, Consumer Products, Product Development, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Advertising, Business Planning, Packaging, Brand Management, Start-ups, Sales Operations, Creative Direction
Education
Indiana State University 1966 — 1970
Business, Marketing
Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC June 2004 - March 2015
Kaz Inc. 2002 - 2003
Honeywell Intl 2000 - 2002
Allied Signal Inc. 1998 - 2000
Allied Signal Inc. 1994 - 1998
Commodore Intl. Ltd. 1991 - 1994
Tonka Corporation 1986 - 1991
Target Stores 1984 - 1986
Doboy Packaging Machinery 1983 - 1984
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bethel University
Self-employed 2008 - Present
Franklin Associates January 1989 - January 2008
Tonka Corporation June 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Soft goods sample..., Hand painting and..., Artist specializing in..., Fine Art, Art, Contemporary Art, Mixed Media, Visual Arts, Drawing, Acrylic, Craft, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Figurative Art, Art Education
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1976 — 1978
BFA, fine arts, printmaking, drawing
Art Center College of Design 1968 — 1969
Photography