David C. Toland (born May 27, 1977) is an American politician and businessman concurrently serving as the 52nd lieutenant governor of Kansas and Kansas secretary of commerce.[1][2]
David Toland | |
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| 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
| Governor | Laura Kelly |
| Preceded by | Lynn Rogers |
| Secretary of Commerce of Kansas | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Governor | Laura Kelly |
| Preceded by | Robert North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1977 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Kansas (BA, MPA) |
Early life and education
editA 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
editToland 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editToland and his wife have two children.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland". kansascommerce.gov. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ Shorman, Jonathan (December 14, 2020). "Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Taps Commerce Secretary David Toland to Be New Top Deputy". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas Senate Confirms David Toland For Secretary of Commerce". Kansas Department of Commerce. April 5, 2019. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "A look back at David Toland's Thrive Tenure". Thrive Allen County. January 9, 2019. Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Hawks to Watch: David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce – KU College Stories". February 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Kansas Republicans grill David Toland on business dealings, social media post". cjonline.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Local Spat And Party Politics Threaten Kansas Governor's Pick To Head Commerce". kcur.org. March 27, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness". cjonline.com. March 21, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ Kansas Senate approves controversial nominee to lead Commerce Department Archived November 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, Capital Journal, April 1, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Story, Submitted (September 11, 2019). "Kansas Commerce Dept. Is Restructuring". Fort Scott Biz. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ The Editorial Board (August 14, 2019). "Opinion | The Kansas-Missouri Subsidy Armistice". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Coming Back to Life: Kansas Main Street". September 6, 2019. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Wheat, Shawn (August 10, 2020). "Kansas leaders, Schwan's Company announce 225 new jobs, new 'world-class' facility in Salina". WIBW. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Motter, Sarah (August 5, 2020). "Urban Outfitters to open distribution center in Kansas City". WIBW. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ Chung, Rebekah (December 31, 2020). "Gov. Kelly shares Kansas milestone in capital investment". KSNT.com - Topeka, KS. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Kaelble, Steve (June 21, 2021). "2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts". areadevelopment.com - Westbury, NY. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Arend, Mark. "North Carolina's prowess in life sciences, aerospace and statewide business-recruitment teamwork are delivering enviable results". siteselection.com - Peachtree Corners, GA. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Broyles, Jared (December 14, 2020). "David Toland announced as new Lieutenant Governor". WIBW. Archived from the original on December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor". Governor of the State of Kansas. December 14, 2020. Archived from the original on December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Sherman. "David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness". PrattTribune - Pratt, KS. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
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