Tonka Corporation

Industry: Toy company

Description

Tonka 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Randy Jarboe Randy Jarboe Cedar, Minnesota Details
Randy Jarboe's Tonka Corporation Experience October 1980 - July 1983
Job Outsource Specialist at 3M
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
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

Lisa Wolters Lisa Wolters Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Lisa Wolters's Tonka Corporation Experience 1989 - 1991
Job Senior Trademark Paralegal at Henkel of America, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Mark Altman Mark Altman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mark Altman's Tonka Corporation Experience November 1986 - December 1991
Job Senior Sales Professional at Zimmer
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Kurt Heinbigner Kurt Heinbigner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kurt Heinbigner's Tonka Corporation Experience 1984 - 1992
Job Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Robert Zera Robert Zera Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Robert Zera's Tonka Corporation Experience 1987 - 1991
Job Product Designer at Zera Industrial Design
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Patrick Spangler Patrick Spangler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Patrick Spangler's Tonka Corporation Experience March 1982 - March 1986
Job Chief Financial Officer at VigiLanz Corporation
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Steven Strande Steven Strande Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Steven Strande's Tonka Corporation Experience 1980 - 1987
Job Providing part time accounting/CFO/managerial services to small to medium sized companies
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Doug Watsabaugh Doug Watsabaugh Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Doug Watsabaugh's Tonka Corporation Experience August 1986 - October 1991
Job Senior Partner at WCW Partners
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Bob Kelsey Bob Kelsey Palm Bay, Florida Details
Bob Kelsey's Tonka Corporation Experience 1985 - 1988
Job Brand Strategy and Marketing Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Clay Atkinson Clay Atkinson Portland, Maine Area Details
Clay Atkinson's Tonka Corporation Experience 1980 - 1981
Job Strategic Marketing Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Cliff Lawrence Cliff Lawrence Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Cliff Lawrence's Tonka Corporation Experience 1972 - 1978
Job Department of Redundancy Department
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
IBM  October 1978 - February 1998
Tonka Corporation   1972 - 1978

Education
Southwest Minnesota State University   1969 — 1972
BA, Math

Jim Hupp Jim Hupp Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jim Hupp's Tonka Corporation Experience 1989 - 1991
Job Senior Director of Finance
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Nick Valentine Nick Valentine Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
Nick Valentine's Tonka Corporation Experience September 1987 - October 1991
Job CFO at Shooting Star Casino
Industry Gambling & Casinos
Experience
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

Mary Lou Resh Mary Lou Resh Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Lou Resh's Tonka Corporation Experience January 1988 - September 1988
Job Hillshire Brands (formerly Sara Lee Corp.)
Industry Design
Experience
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

Karl Breitbarth Karl Breitbarth Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Karl Breitbarth's Tonka Corporation Experience December 1984 - February 1985
Job Office Administrator / Manager at Halunen & Associates
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Ann Bogart Ann Bogart Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ann Bogart's Tonka Corporation Experience 1985 - 1988
Job Dental Hygienist at Patti Froeber Comprehensive Dentistry
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Paul Kozlicki Paul Kozlicki Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Paul Kozlicki's Tonka Corporation Experience January 1978 - January 1990
Job President FlyBig, Inc
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Dan Groskreutz Dan Groskreutz Whitehall, Wisconsin Details
Dan Groskreutz's Tonka Corporation Experience 1986 - 1991
Job CFO at Whitehall Specialties
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

elizabeth farley elizabeth farley Waconia, Minnesota Details
elizabeth farley's Tonka Corporation Experience June 1986 - January 1991
Job Arts and Crafts Professional
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
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

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