Tonka Toys
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){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 Toys Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Heather Kalita Heather Kalita's Tonka Toys Experience March 1986 - September 1991
Job Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Baird & Warner April 2014 - Present
Marideth Midwest Talent March 2011 - Present
Weight Watchers November 2009 - January 2013
Southern Living at Home November 2003 - November 2009
Rollerblade Inc, Div. Nordica spa/Benetton Sport System 1991 - 1997
Tonka Toys March 1986 - September 1991
Alcoa July 1980 - January 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Marketing Copy, Motivational Speaking, Venue Development, Public Relations, Training Facilitation, Public Speaking, Weight Loss Coaching, Mentoring New Hires, Youth Mentoring, Improvisation, Employee Training, Trade Shows, Integrated Marketing, Direct Sales, Resume Writing, Youth Marketing, Real Estate, Health Education, Toy Industry, Sporting Goods Industry, Product Development, Sailing, Great Cook, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Corporate Recruiting, Social Networking, Social Marketing, Product Marketing, Leadership, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
Baird & Warner April 2014 - Present
Marideth Midwest Talent March 2011 - Present
Weight Watchers November 2009 - January 2013
Southern Living at Home November 2003 - November 2009
Rollerblade Inc, Div. Nordica spa/Benetton Sport System 1991 - 1997
Tonka Toys March 1986 - September 1991
Alcoa July 1980 - January 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Marketing Copy, Motivational Speaking, Venue Development, Public Relations, Training Facilitation, Public Speaking, Weight Loss Coaching, Mentoring New Hires, Youth Mentoring, Improvisation, Employee Training, Trade Shows, Integrated Marketing, Direct Sales, Resume Writing, Youth Marketing, Real Estate, Health Education, Toy Industry, Sporting Goods Industry, Product Development, Sailing, Great Cook, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Corporate Recruiting, Social Networking, Social Marketing, Product Marketing, Leadership, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
★ Jamie Kalvestran ★ Jamie Kalvestran's Tonka Toys Experience August 1982 - August 1985
Job Print Pattern and Surface Designer, Concept Development, Trend and Color Palettes, Pattern Repeats, ★ Licensed Artist
Industry Design
Experience
Jamie Kalvestran Design October 2002 - Present
Scrap-bags Sewing Patterns October 2002 - Present
Manhattan Toy April 1999 - February 2001
Rollerblade September 1991 - September 1993
Jamie Kalvestran September 1989 - September 1991
Tonka Toys August 1982 - August 1985
Judy Instructo October 1984 - April 1985
The Children's Theatre Company July 1983 - August 1983
Tonka Toys April 1983 - July 1983
Tonka Toys June 1982 - August 1982
Skills
Surface Design, Surface Pattern Design, Textile Prints, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Product Design, Illustration, Sketching, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Art, Illustrator, Trend Research, Concept Development, Design Patterns, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Trend Analysis, Design Thinking, Graphics, Textiles, Branding & Identity, Layout, Screen Printing, Fashion, Fine Art, Toys, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Textile Industry, Drawing, Logo Design, Packaging, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Digital Illustration, Painting, Typography, Design Management, User-centered Design, Pattern Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Patterns, Photoshop, Product Development
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1981 — 1985
BFA, Product Design
Merrill Sr. High School 1973 — 1975
General Studies, General Studies
Jamie Kalvestran Design October 2002 - Present
Scrap-bags Sewing Patterns October 2002 - Present
Manhattan Toy April 1999 - February 2001
Rollerblade September 1991 - September 1993
Jamie Kalvestran September 1989 - September 1991
Tonka Toys August 1982 - August 1985
Judy Instructo October 1984 - April 1985
The Children's Theatre Company July 1983 - August 1983
Tonka Toys April 1983 - July 1983
Tonka Toys June 1982 - August 1982
Skills
Surface Design, Surface Pattern Design, Textile Prints, Textile Design, Mood Boards, Product Design, Illustration, Sketching, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Art, Illustrator, Trend Research, Concept Development, Design Patterns, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Trend Analysis, Design Thinking, Graphics, Textiles, Branding & Identity, Layout, Screen Printing, Fashion, Fine Art, Toys, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Textile Industry, Drawing, Logo Design, Packaging, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Digital Illustration, Painting, Typography, Design Management, User-centered Design, Pattern Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Patterns, Photoshop, Product Development
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1981 — 1985
BFA, Product Design
Merrill Sr. High School 1973 — 1975
General Studies, General Studies
Aaron Moriarity Aaron Moriarity's Tonka Toys Experience 1985 - 1988
Job Owner, President at Hot Games & Puzzles LLC
Industry Publishing
Experience
Hot Games & Puzzles LLC July 2012 - Present
Leisure Design 1989 - 1992
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1988
Hasbro 1983 - 1985
Skills
Product Development, Concept Development, Concept Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Toy & game inventing, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Illustration, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Art, Social Media Marketing, Sketching, Design Strategy, Books, Bookselling, Entertainment, Social Media
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Mound Westonka High School
Hot Games & Puzzles LLC July 2012 - Present
Leisure Design 1989 - 1992
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1988
Hasbro 1983 - 1985
Skills
Product Development, Concept Development, Concept Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Toy & game inventing, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Illustration, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Art, Social Media Marketing, Sketching, Design Strategy, Books, Bookselling, Entertainment, Social Media
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Mound Westonka High School
Sara Mars Curwin's Tonka Toys Experience 1981 - 1988
Job Ownersole proprietor at Grace Press Design
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Grace Press Design 1990 - Present
Tonka Toys 1981 - 1988
Skills
Art, Illustration, Product Design, Product Development, Graphics, Illustrator, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Art Direction, Packaging, Direct Mail
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1980 — 1983
BFA, Industrial Design
University of Vermont 1978 — 1980
pursued, studio art
Duluth Cathedral High School 1974 — 1978
Graduate
Grace Press Design 1990 - Present
Tonka Toys 1981 - 1988
Skills
Art, Illustration, Product Design, Product Development, Graphics, Illustrator, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Art Direction, Packaging, Direct Mail
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1980 — 1983
BFA, Industrial Design
University of Vermont 1978 — 1980
pursued, studio art
Duluth Cathedral High School 1974 — 1978
Graduate
Doug Gregerson Doug Gregerson's Tonka Toys Experience 1976 - 1979
Job Sr. Management Analyst at City of Minneapolis
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Minneapolis May 1986 - Present
City of Minneapolis May 1986 - December 1992
Tonka Toys 1976 - 1979
Skills
Business Analysis, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Analysis, Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Policy, Government
Education
Metropolitan State University 1980 — 1983
City of Minneapolis May 1986 - Present
City of Minneapolis May 1986 - December 1992
Tonka Toys 1976 - 1979
Skills
Business Analysis, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Analysis, Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Policy, Government
Education
Metropolitan State University 1980 — 1983
Jane Untz Jane Untz's Tonka Toys Experience 1987 - 1989
Job Global Sourcing Program Manager at Honeywell Process Solutions
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Honeywell September 2008 - Present
Emerson Process Management January 1989 - September 2008
Tonka Toys 1987 - 1989
Honeywell 1982 - 1987
Skills
PMP Certification --..., Fluent French, Spanish..., Conversant Chinese &..., Certified Lean Expert, Six Sigma Green Belt..., Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Chinese, Six Sigma, Spanish, Global Sourcing, German, Project Management, French, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Certified Lean, Supply Chain Management, Greek, Management, Negotiation, Forecasting, International Business..., Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Procurement, MRP, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Logistics, SAP
Education
Metropolitan State University
MBA & BA, Int'l Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Spanish, French & German
Honeywell September 2008 - Present
Emerson Process Management January 1989 - September 2008
Tonka Toys 1987 - 1989
Honeywell 1982 - 1987
Skills
PMP Certification --..., Fluent French, Spanish..., Conversant Chinese &..., Certified Lean Expert, Six Sigma Green Belt..., Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Chinese, Six Sigma, Spanish, Global Sourcing, German, Project Management, French, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Certified Lean, Supply Chain Management, Greek, Management, Negotiation, Forecasting, International Business..., Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Procurement, MRP, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Logistics, SAP
Education
Metropolitan State University
MBA & BA, Int'l Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Spanish, French & German
Steve Paskach Steve Paskach's Tonka Toys Experience 1983 - 1991
Job President and CEO of Kelairis Corporation
Industry Printing
Experience
. October 2014 - Present
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics February 2013 - February 2014
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics March 2010 - February 2013
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics February 2006 - March 2010
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 2000 - 2006
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1997 - 2000
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1996 - 2000
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1993 - 1996
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1992 - 1993
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Income Statement, Team Building, Product Development, Plastics, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Business Planning, Strategy, Purchasing, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Start-ups, Leadership, Program Management, Account Management, B2B, Lean Manufacturing, CRM, Budgets, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Training, Value Selling, Project Planning, Forecasting, Extrusion, Management, P&L, Team Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Injection Molding, Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Team Management
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Administration
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
. October 2014 - Present
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics February 2013 - February 2014
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics March 2010 - February 2013
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics February 2006 - March 2010
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 2000 - 2006
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1997 - 2000
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1996 - 2000
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1993 - 1996
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics 1992 - 1993
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Income Statement, Team Building, Product Development, Plastics, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Business Planning, Strategy, Purchasing, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Start-ups, Leadership, Program Management, Account Management, B2B, Lean Manufacturing, CRM, Budgets, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Training, Value Selling, Project Planning, Forecasting, Extrusion, Management, P&L, Team Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Injection Molding, Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Team Management
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Administration
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Anna M. Lewis Anna M. Lewis's Tonka Toys Experience December 1981 - September 1982
Job Author at Gibbs Smith, Chicago Review Press, Carus Publishing, Awardwinning Toy Inventor, Presenter
Industry Publishing
Experience
Gibbs Smith, Publisher 2012 - Present
Chicago Review Press 2012 - Present
Carus Publishing, Cricket Magazine Group, Cobblestone Publishing 2011 - Present
Ideasplash January 2008 - Present
Self-employed January 1995 - Present
Young Rembrandts January 2011 - July 2012
Mattel April 1985 - August 1991
Tonka Toys December 1981 - September 1982
Skills
Illustration, Editorial, Toys, Publishing, Concept Development, Publications, Product Design, Creative Writing, Magazines, Creative Problem Solving, Art, Industrial Design, Books
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1982 — 1984
BFA in Product Design, Industrial and Product Design
University of Cincinnati 1978 — 1982
BS, industrial design
Anderson High School
Turpin High School
Gibbs Smith, Publisher 2012 - Present
Chicago Review Press 2012 - Present
Carus Publishing, Cricket Magazine Group, Cobblestone Publishing 2011 - Present
Ideasplash January 2008 - Present
Self-employed January 1995 - Present
Young Rembrandts January 2011 - July 2012
Mattel April 1985 - August 1991
Tonka Toys December 1981 - September 1982
Skills
Illustration, Editorial, Toys, Publishing, Concept Development, Publications, Product Design, Creative Writing, Magazines, Creative Problem Solving, Art, Industrial Design, Books
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1982 — 1984
BFA in Product Design, Industrial and Product Design
University of Cincinnati 1978 — 1982
BS, industrial design
Anderson High School
Turpin High School
Brian Faeth Brian Faeth's Tonka Toys Experience August 1985 - August 1988
Job Finance & Accounting Consulting
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Salo LLC November 2011 - Present
Capella University January 2008 - November 2011
Capella University April 2000 - December 2007
Military Communications Center, Inc. July 1990 - December 1999
Domino's Pizza August 1988 - July 1990
Tonka Toys August 1985 - August 1988
Boulay, Huetmaker, Zibell & Co, CPAs August 1983 - August 1985
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Mergers, Due Diligence, Finance, Risk Management, Strategy, Investments, Budgets, Analysis, Cash Management, Auditing, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Management, Variance Analysis, Treasury Management, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, SEC filings, Business Development, Financial Planning
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1999 — 2005
Masters International Management, International Corporate Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Central High School 1976 — 1979
Salo LLC November 2011 - Present
Capella University January 2008 - November 2011
Capella University April 2000 - December 2007
Military Communications Center, Inc. July 1990 - December 1999
Domino's Pizza August 1988 - July 1990
Tonka Toys August 1985 - August 1988
Boulay, Huetmaker, Zibell & Co, CPAs August 1983 - August 1985
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Mergers, Due Diligence, Finance, Risk Management, Strategy, Investments, Budgets, Analysis, Cash Management, Auditing, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Management, Variance Analysis, Treasury Management, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, SEC filings, Business Development, Financial Planning
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1999 — 2005
Masters International Management, International Corporate Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Central High School 1976 — 1979
Betty Currie Betty Currie's Tonka Toys Experience 1977 - 1986
Job Manufactures Sales Representative at B.Currie Agency
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
B.Currie Agency 2006 - Present
Tonka Toys 1977 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning
Education
F.E. Madill - Wingham Ont
Sheridan College
B.Currie Agency 2006 - Present
Tonka Toys 1977 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning
Education
F.E. Madill - Wingham Ont
Sheridan College
Bob Schleicher's Tonka Toys Experience 1983 - 1993
Job VP of Sales at Goldberger Toy
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
The Goldberger Co. May 2010 - Present
Mattel December 2005 - November 2008
Mattel October 1997 - January 2005
Tyco Toys March 1994 - October 1997
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1993
Skills
Product Marketing, Toys, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Merchandising, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Budgets, Marketing Management, Brand Management, P&L Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Brand Development, Pricing, Customer Insight, FMCG, Leadership, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Income Statement, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Supply Chain, Market Analysis, Strategy, Product Management, Sales Management, Market Research, Marketing Research, Product Launch, B2B, E-commerce, Account Management, Business Planning, Integrated Marketing, International Sales, Start-ups, International Marketing, Packaging
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1974 — 1979
BS, Economics/Business
The Goldberger Co. May 2010 - Present
Mattel December 2005 - November 2008
Mattel October 1997 - January 2005
Tyco Toys March 1994 - October 1997
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1993
Skills
Product Marketing, Toys, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Merchandising, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Budgets, Marketing Management, Brand Management, P&L Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Brand Development, Pricing, Customer Insight, FMCG, Leadership, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Income Statement, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Supply Chain, Market Analysis, Strategy, Product Management, Sales Management, Market Research, Marketing Research, Product Launch, B2B, E-commerce, Account Management, Business Planning, Integrated Marketing, International Sales, Start-ups, International Marketing, Packaging
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1974 — 1979
BS, Economics/Business
Robert Zera Robert Zera's Tonka Toys Experience October 1990 - December 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
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
Brian Kolbus Brian Kolbus's Tonka Toys Experience September 1984 - December 1991
Job Head Honcho at Brian Kolbus Design
Industry Design
Experience
Brian Kolbus Design October 2000 - Present
Milos Modern 2010 - 2013
Playing Mantis September 1999 - October 2000
Galoob Toys 1994 - 1999
Tonka Toys September 1984 - December 1991
Cessna Aircraft Company September 1981 - July 1982
Skills
Product Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Consumer Products, Packaging, Art Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Development, Photoshop, Illustrator, Toys, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Graphics, Creative Direction, Sketching, Illustration, Design Thinking, Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Brand Development, Storyboarding, Corporate Identity
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1977 — 1981
BS, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1977
General Engineering
Brian Kolbus Design October 2000 - Present
Milos Modern 2010 - 2013
Playing Mantis September 1999 - October 2000
Galoob Toys 1994 - 1999
Tonka Toys September 1984 - December 1991
Cessna Aircraft Company September 1981 - July 1982
Skills
Product Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Consumer Products, Packaging, Art Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Development, Photoshop, Illustrator, Toys, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Graphics, Creative Direction, Sketching, Illustration, Design Thinking, Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Brand Development, Storyboarding, Corporate Identity
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1977 — 1981
BS, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1977
General Engineering
Douglas Jensen Douglas Jensen's Tonka Toys Experience July 1964 - November 1973
Job Director at Las Vegas Golf Tour
Industry Sports
Experience
Vegas Golf Association.com 2006 - Present
Las Vegas Golf Tour January 2008 - Present
ZZZZZ ENGINEERING 1973 - Present
Numerex Corporation 1984 - 1988
Tonka Toys July 1964 - November 1973
Skills
Design & Development, HVAC, Golf Instruction, Powerboat Racing, Airplane Pilot, Charter Boat Pilot, Landscape Design, Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sports Marketing, Sports, Club, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Fundraising, Resorts, Email Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1966 — 1970
Mechanical Engineering
PSU
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Vegas Golf Association.com 2006 - Present
Las Vegas Golf Tour January 2008 - Present
ZZZZZ ENGINEERING 1973 - Present
Numerex Corporation 1984 - 1988
Tonka Toys July 1964 - November 1973
Skills
Design & Development, HVAC, Golf Instruction, Powerboat Racing, Airplane Pilot, Charter Boat Pilot, Landscape Design, Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sports Marketing, Sports, Club, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Fundraising, Resorts, Email Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1966 — 1970
Mechanical Engineering
PSU
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Albert Danish Albert Danish's Tonka Toys Experience January 1981 - May 1993
Job Vice President Business Development at Doyle Alliance Group
Industry Insurance
Experience
Doyle Alliance Group February 2015 - Present
LPL Financial July 2009 - Present
Brown & Brown of Pa. June 2008 - February 2015
Allstate Financial Services, LLC June 2004 - June 2008
KDB resources August 1993 - July 2002
Tonka Toys January 1981 - May 1993
Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Underwriting, Investments, Health Savings Accounts, COBRA, Brokers, Term Life Insurance, Benefits Administration, Fixed Annuities, Marketing, Health Care Reform, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales, Open Enrollment, Critical Illness, Workers Compensation, Group Insurance, Accident, Defined Benefit, Medicare, Whole Life, Long Term Care Insurance, Long-term Care, 401k
Education
Penn State University 1971 — 1973
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Neumann University 1975 — 1976
Business Management
St James High School
Doyle Alliance Group February 2015 - Present
LPL Financial July 2009 - Present
Brown & Brown of Pa. June 2008 - February 2015
Allstate Financial Services, LLC June 2004 - June 2008
KDB resources August 1993 - July 2002
Tonka Toys January 1981 - May 1993
Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Underwriting, Investments, Health Savings Accounts, COBRA, Brokers, Term Life Insurance, Benefits Administration, Fixed Annuities, Marketing, Health Care Reform, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales, Open Enrollment, Critical Illness, Workers Compensation, Group Insurance, Accident, Defined Benefit, Medicare, Whole Life, Long Term Care Insurance, Long-term Care, 401k
Education
Penn State University 1971 — 1973
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Neumann University 1975 — 1976
Business Management
St James High School
Don Reisinger Don Reisinger's Tonka Toys Experience 1977 - 1982
Job Director at Pinta International
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Pinta International September 2008 - Present
NTouch Technologies, Inc. January 1995 - October 2009
Commodore Computer 1984 - 1986
Tonka Toys 1977 - 1982
Skills
Public Relations, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Sales Management, Product Development, Retail, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing, Team Building, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, Small Business, E-commerce, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Social Media Marketing
Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1965 — 1968
BS, Mathematics
Pinta International September 2008 - Present
NTouch Technologies, Inc. January 1995 - October 2009
Commodore Computer 1984 - 1986
Tonka Toys 1977 - 1982
Skills
Public Relations, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Sales Management, Product Development, Retail, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing, Team Building, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Online Marketing, Small Business, E-commerce, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Social Media Marketing
Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1965 — 1968
BS, Mathematics
Larry Cecchini Larry Cecchini's Tonka Toys Experience 1985 - 1987
Job Micro SMB (<100 network users) Managed Internet Security, Strategist and Seeker of Great Value Innovations
Industry Computer & Network Security
Experience
Secure Designs, Inc. 2011 - Present
Secure Designs, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Secure Designs, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Powers Group DRS 1991 - 2002
Kayser-Roth Corporation 1987 - 1990
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1987
General Mills, Inc. 1982 - 1985
Skills
Leadership vs. Manager..., Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Creative Direction, Product Management, B2B, Strategy, Budgets, Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Enterprise Software, Solution Selling, Team Building, Sales Management, Product Development, P&L Management, Selling, Channel Partners, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Sales, Direct Sales
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA, Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
MBA, Marketing
Secure Designs, Inc. 2011 - Present
Secure Designs, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Secure Designs, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Powers Group DRS 1991 - 2002
Kayser-Roth Corporation 1987 - 1990
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1987
General Mills, Inc. 1982 - 1985
Skills
Leadership vs. Manager..., Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Creative Direction, Product Management, B2B, Strategy, Budgets, Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Enterprise Software, Solution Selling, Team Building, Sales Management, Product Development, P&L Management, Selling, Channel Partners, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Sales, Direct Sales
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA, Psychology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
MBA, Marketing
michael berling michael berling's Tonka Toys Experience January 1988 - November 1988
Job 3D Design and Development
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
MATTEL November 2007 - March 2014
SCULPCO August 2006 - October 2007
WAXSMITH industries December 1996 - August 2006
HASBRO September 1994 - November 1996
KENNER toys June 1989 - April 1990
TONKA toys January 1988 - November 1988
Skills
Toys, Ideation, Rapid Prototyping, Sculpture, Tooling, Industrial Design, Freeform, Illustration, Surface Modeling, Sketching, Product Design, Rendering, Concept Design, Packaging, Design Strategy, Concept Generation, Design Thinking, Digital Sculpting, Fashion Design, 3D, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Consumer Products, Product Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 1986 — 1991
bs, industrial design
MATTEL November 2007 - March 2014
SCULPCO August 2006 - October 2007
WAXSMITH industries December 1996 - August 2006
HASBRO September 1994 - November 1996
KENNER toys June 1989 - April 1990
TONKA toys January 1988 - November 1988
Skills
Toys, Ideation, Rapid Prototyping, Sculpture, Tooling, Industrial Design, Freeform, Illustration, Surface Modeling, Sketching, Product Design, Rendering, Concept Design, Packaging, Design Strategy, Concept Generation, Design Thinking, Digital Sculpting, Fashion Design, 3D, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Consumer Products, Product Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 1986 — 1991
bs, industrial design
Stefanie Eskander Stefanie Eskander's Tonka Toys Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Design Director at Madame Alexander Doll
Industry Retail
Experience
Madame Alexander Doll Co. Design DirectorMadame Alexander Doll Co.July 2015 - Present
Toys R Us September 2012 - July 2015
Stefanie Eskander Design November 2011 - October 2012
Spin Master Inc. February 2009 - November 2011
Stefanie Eskander Design 1997 - 2009
Mattel, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Fisher-Price 1992 - 1995
Tonka Toys 1990 - 1992
Hasbro 1986 - 1990
Mattel, Inc. 1985 - 1986
Skills
Toys, Illustration, Art Direction, Illustrator, Product Design, Packaging, Concept Development, Concept Design, Sketching, Model Making, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Creative Direction, Graphics, Logo Design, Sculpture, Industrial Design, Corporate Identity, Drawing, Posters, Art, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Problem Solving, Design Strategy, Vector Illustration, Rendering, Brand Development, Storyboarding, Visual Communication, Layout, Animation, Typography, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Mac, Design Management, Interaction Design, 3D
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
South Pasadena High School
Madame Alexander Doll Co. Design DirectorMadame Alexander Doll Co.July 2015 - Present
Toys R Us September 2012 - July 2015
Stefanie Eskander Design November 2011 - October 2012
Spin Master Inc. February 2009 - November 2011
Stefanie Eskander Design 1997 - 2009
Mattel, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Fisher-Price 1992 - 1995
Tonka Toys 1990 - 1992
Hasbro 1986 - 1990
Mattel, Inc. 1985 - 1986
Skills
Toys, Illustration, Art Direction, Illustrator, Product Design, Packaging, Concept Development, Concept Design, Sketching, Model Making, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Creative Direction, Graphics, Logo Design, Sculpture, Industrial Design, Corporate Identity, Drawing, Posters, Art, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Problem Solving, Design Strategy, Vector Illustration, Rendering, Brand Development, Storyboarding, Visual Communication, Layout, Animation, Typography, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Mac, Design Management, Interaction Design, 3D
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
South Pasadena High School
Eckhard Clausen's Tonka Toys Experience 1979 - 1980
Job Business Analyst at Tokyo Electron Holding
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Tokyo Electron US May 1993 - Present
FSI International 1989 - 1995
ECAI 1987 - 1995
Hutchinson Tech 1987 - 1991
BASF (Fibers Division) 1987 - 1988
Lawson Associates 1980 - 1987
Tonka Toys 1979 - 1980
Tonka Toys 1973 - 1980
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Integration, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, Project Management, Business Process..., SAP R/3, Six Sigma, Business Process, Consulting, ERP, Program Management, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Product Management, Change Management, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Business Objects, SAP ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Data Migration, Software Project..., Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Management, Software Development, Project Planning, PMP
Education
U of M 1976 — 1978
None
South Dakota State University 1970 — 1973
BS, Mathemtics
US Army - Ft. Lewis WA 1968 — 1970
11 Barvo, Infantry and artillery
Tokyo Electron US May 1993 - Present
FSI International 1989 - 1995
ECAI 1987 - 1995
Hutchinson Tech 1987 - 1991
BASF (Fibers Division) 1987 - 1988
Lawson Associates 1980 - 1987
Tonka Toys 1979 - 1980
Tonka Toys 1973 - 1980
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Integration, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, Project Management, Business Process..., SAP R/3, Six Sigma, Business Process, Consulting, ERP, Program Management, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Product Management, Change Management, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Business Objects, SAP ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Data Migration, Software Project..., Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Management, Software Development, Project Planning, PMP
Education
U of M 1976 — 1978
None
South Dakota State University 1970 — 1973
BS, Mathemtics
US Army - Ft. Lewis WA 1968 — 1970
11 Barvo, Infantry and artillery
Paula Keseley's Tonka Toys Experience December 1987 - July 1991
Job Salaried Professional (Consultant) at Accountemps
Industry Accounting
Experience
Accountemps July 2011 - Present
Accountemps May 2010 - July 2011
Kenya Children's Fund August 2002 - March 2009
Fingerhut August 1991 - February 2002
Tonka Toys December 1987 - July 1991
Apache September 1980 - June 1987
Skills
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Reconciliation, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Excel, Access, Account Reconciliation, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Quickbooks, Problem Solving, Non-profits, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Payroll, Nonprofits, Tax, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1978 — 1980
BA, Accounting
Accountemps July 2011 - Present
Accountemps May 2010 - July 2011
Kenya Children's Fund August 2002 - March 2009
Fingerhut August 1991 - February 2002
Tonka Toys December 1987 - July 1991
Apache September 1980 - June 1987
Skills
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Accounting, Reconciliation, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Excel, Access, Account Reconciliation, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Quickbooks, Problem Solving, Non-profits, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Payroll, Nonprofits, Tax, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1978 — 1980
BA, Accounting
Louis Gioia's Tonka Toys Experience 1988 - 1991
Job Experienced Consumer Goods Executive
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Playmates Toys, Inc. May 2005 - June 2008
Toy Biz, Inc. June 1998 - September 2004
Spectrum Holobyte March 1994 - September 1998
Mattel Toys June 1992 - February 1994
Mattel, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Tonka Toys 1988 - 1991
Kenner March 1977 - June 1988
Kenner Toys 1977 - 1988
Kenner Toys / Hasbro 1974 - 1988
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing, Toys, Brand Management, Loyalty Marketing, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Video Games, Licensing, Retail
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1970 — 1971
MBA, Marketing and Advertising
Playmates Toys, Inc. May 2005 - June 2008
Toy Biz, Inc. June 1998 - September 2004
Spectrum Holobyte March 1994 - September 1998
Mattel Toys June 1992 - February 1994
Mattel, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Tonka Toys 1988 - 1991
Kenner March 1977 - June 1988
Kenner Toys 1977 - 1988
Kenner Toys / Hasbro 1974 - 1988
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing, Toys, Brand Management, Loyalty Marketing, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Video Games, Licensing, Retail
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1970 — 1971
MBA, Marketing and Advertising
Elaine Swanger's Tonka Toys Experience 1983 - 1989
Job Principal at Elaine Swanger Designs
Industry Design
Experience
Elaine Swanger Designs 2008 - Present
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Busch Entertainment Corporation 2002 - 2008
Suzanne Sessions, Inc. 1996 - 2002
Various toy manufacturers 1982 - 1994
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1989
Skills
Concept Design, Art Direction, Interior Architecture, Packaging, Concept Development, Drawing, Product Design, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Design Management, Art, Graphics, Logo Design, Interior Design, Painting, Sketching, Rendering, Experience Design, Industrial Design, Exhibit Design, Design Strategy, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Interaction Design, Branding & Identity, User-centered Design, Design Thinking, Brand Development, Layout
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1983
BA, Industrial Design
Elaine Swanger Designs 2008 - Present
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 2002 - 2008
Busch Entertainment Corporation 2002 - 2008
Suzanne Sessions, Inc. 1996 - 2002
Various toy manufacturers 1982 - 1994
Tonka Toys 1983 - 1989
Skills
Concept Design, Art Direction, Interior Architecture, Packaging, Concept Development, Drawing, Product Design, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Design Management, Art, Graphics, Logo Design, Interior Design, Painting, Sketching, Rendering, Experience Design, Industrial Design, Exhibit Design, Design Strategy, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Interaction Design, Branding & Identity, User-centered Design, Design Thinking, Brand Development, Layout
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1983
BA, Industrial Design
Kim Akey's Tonka Toys Experience 1985 - 1989
Job Office Manager/Realtor at National Parks Realty of Whitefish
Industry Real Estate
Experience
National Parks Realty September 2010 - Present
National Parks Realty of Whitefish September 2010 - Present
Rob Akey Fine Art 1995 - Present
Century 21 Whitefish land Office September 1993 - September 2010
Insignia Custom Embroidery, Inc. 1993 - 2005
Junior Achievement 1991 - 1993
Alliant Techsystems 1989 - 1991
Tonka Corporation aka Tonka Toys 1985 - 1989
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1989
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1984 — 1986
AAS, Administrative Management
National Parks Realty September 2010 - Present
National Parks Realty of Whitefish September 2010 - Present
Rob Akey Fine Art 1995 - Present
Century 21 Whitefish land Office September 1993 - September 2010
Insignia Custom Embroidery, Inc. 1993 - 2005
Junior Achievement 1991 - 1993
Alliant Techsystems 1989 - 1991
Tonka Corporation aka Tonka Toys 1985 - 1989
Tonka Toys 1985 - 1989
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1984 — 1986
AAS, Administrative Management
Edward L. Paas's Tonka Toys Experience September 1980 - May 1981
Job President at ELPCI
Industry Design
Experience
ELPCI September 2002 - Present
Fitch June 1996 - March 2002
GVO November 1989 - May 1996
3M May 1981 - October 1989
Tonka Toys September 1980 - May 1981
University of Wisconsin-Stout August 1980 - May 1981
University of Kansas August 1978 - May 1980
University of Cincinnati June 1979 - August 1979
Kansas State University August 1977 - July 1978
Anchor Hocking April 1970 - August 1972
Skills
Product Development, Invention, Consumer Insights, Industrial Design, Customer Insight, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Management, Packaging, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 1972 — 1977
bachelor of science, industrial design
ELPCI September 2002 - Present
Fitch June 1996 - March 2002
GVO November 1989 - May 1996
3M May 1981 - October 1989
Tonka Toys September 1980 - May 1981
University of Wisconsin-Stout August 1980 - May 1981
University of Kansas August 1978 - May 1980
University of Cincinnati June 1979 - August 1979
Kansas State University August 1977 - July 1978
Anchor Hocking April 1970 - August 1972
Skills
Product Development, Invention, Consumer Insights, Industrial Design, Customer Insight, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Management, Packaging, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 1972 — 1977
bachelor of science, industrial design
Mark Falkum's Tonka Toys Experience November 1985 - December 1991
Job IT Manager at Black Box
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Blackbox Network Services September 2005 - Present
Security Life January 2003 - September 2005
C.H.Robinson April 1996 - January 2003
Carlson Companies,Inc December 1991 - April 1996
Tonka Toys November 1985 - December 1991
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehousing, Management, Business Intelligence, Databases, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Software Documentation, Integration, SQL, OLAP, Servers, Visio, Troubleshooting, Data Center, SDLC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Blackbox Network Services September 2005 - Present
Security Life January 2003 - September 2005
C.H.Robinson April 1996 - January 2003
Carlson Companies,Inc December 1991 - April 1996
Tonka Toys November 1985 - December 1991
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Data Warehousing, Management, Business Intelligence, Databases, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Software Documentation, Integration, SQL, OLAP, Servers, Visio, Troubleshooting, Data Center, SDLC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mattel
Fisher Price
Mattel, Inc.
LEGO Group
Jakks Pacific
Spin Master Ltd.
MGA Entertainment
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