David Toland Explained

Office:52nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Governor:Laura Kelly
Term Start:January 2, 2021
Predecessor:Lynn Rogers
Office1:Secretary of Commerce of Kansas
Governor1:Laura Kelly
Term Start1:January 14, 2019
Predecessor1:Robert North
Birth Date:27 May 1977
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Education:University of Kansas (BA, MPA)

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]

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.[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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland. kansascommerce.gov. March 27, 2019. January 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210120232346/https://www.kansascommerce.gov/staff/secretary-of-commerce-david-toland/. live.
  2. Web site: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Taps Commerce Secretary David Toland to Be New Top Deputy . December 14, 2020 . December 16, 2020 . Jonathan . Shorman . . December 17, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201217070019/https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article247829785.html . live .
  3. Web site: April 5, 2019. Kansas Senate Confirms David Toland For Secretary of Commerce. December 14, 2020. Kansas Department of Commerce. en-US. January 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116000918/https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2019/04/kansas-senate-confirms-david-toland-for-secretary-of-commerce/. live.
  4. Web site: January 9, 2019. A look back at David Toland's Thrive Tenure. December 14, 2020. Thrive Allen County. en-US. September 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190905211401/http://thriveallencounty.org/news/toland-thrive-tenure/. live.
  5. Web site: Hawks to Watch: David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce – KU College Stories. February 11, 2019 . December 14, 2020. en. December 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217163159/https://blog-college.ku.edu/hawks-to-watch-david-toland-kansas-secretary-of-commerce/. live.
  6. Web site: Kansas Republicans grill David Toland on business dealings, social media post. cjonline.com. March 27, 2019. March 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327163635/https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190320/kansas-republicans-grill-david-toland-on-business-dealings-social-media-post. live.
  7. Web site: Local Spat And Party Politics Threaten Kansas Governor's Pick To Head Commerce. kcur.org. March 27, 2019. March 27, 2019. March 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327122034/https://www.kcur.org/post/local-spat-and-party-politics-threaten-kansas-governors-pick-head-commerce#stream/0. live.
  8. Web site: David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness. cjonline.com. March 21, 2019. March 27, 2019. March 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327163635/https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190321/david-toland-confirmation-hearing-before-kansas-senate-panel-devolves-into-bitterness. live.
  9. https://www.cjonline.com/news/20190401/kansas-senate-approves-controversial-nominee-to-lead-commerce-department Kansas Senate approves controversial nominee to lead Commerce Department
  10. Web site: Story. Submitted. September 11, 2019. Kansas Commerce Dept. Is Restructuring. December 15, 2020. Fort Scott Biz. en-US. September 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190913211457/http://fortscott.biz/news/kansas-commerce-dept-is-restructuring. live.
  11. News: The Editorial Board. August 14, 2019. Opinion The Kansas-Missouri Subsidy Armistice. en-US. The Wall Street Journal. December 15, 2020. 0099-9660. November 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125025128/https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-kansas-missouri-subsidy-armistice-11565824671. live.
  12. Web site: Coming Back to Life: Kansas Main Street . September 6, 2019 . December 15, 2020 . January 18, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210118171810/https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2019/09/kansas-main-street/ . live .
  13. Web site: Wheat. Shawn. Kansas leaders, Schwan's Company announce 225 new jobs, new 'world-class' facility in Salina. December 15, 2020. WIBW. August 10, 2020 . en. September 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918112238/https://www.wibw.com/2020/08/10/gov-kelly-to-hold-monday-news-conference-in-salina-to-announce-business-expansion/. live.
  14. Web site: Motter. Sarah. Urban Outfitters to open distribution center in Kansas City. December 15, 2020. WIBW. August 5, 2020 . en. September 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929051426/https://www.wibw.com/2020/08/05/kelly-could-announce-new-jobs-coming-to-kansas/. live.
  15. Web site: Chung. Rebekah. Gov. Kelly shares Kansas milestone in capital investment. June 23, 2021. KSNT.com - Topeka, KS. December 31, 2020 . en. January 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125183807/https://www.ksnt.com/capitol-bureau/gov-kelly-shares-kansas-milestone-in-capital-investment/. live.
  16. Web site: Kaelble. Steve. 2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts. June 23, 2021. areadevelopment.com - Westbury, NY. June 21, 2021. en. June 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210622175617/https://www.areadevelopment.com/Gold-Shovel-Econdev-Awards/Q2-2021/recognize-new-state-and-local-economic-development-efforts.shtml. live.
  17. Web site: Arend. Mark. North Carolina's prowess in life sciences, aerospace and statewide business-recruitment teamwork are delivering enviable results.. June 23, 2021. siteselection.com - Peachtree Corners, GA. en. June 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210622150202/https://siteselection.com/issues/2021/may/top-competitive-states-2021-prosperity-cup.cfm. live.
  18. Web site: Broyles. Jared. David Toland announced as new Lieutenant Governor. December 14, 2020. WIBW. December 14, 2020 . en. December 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214210901/https://www.wibw.com/2020/12/14/david-toland-announced-as-new-lieutenant-governor/. live.
  19. Web site: December 14, 2020. Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Become Lieutenant Governor. December 17, 2020. Governor of the State of Kansas. en-US. December 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214212413/https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-laura-kelly-announces-intention-to-appoint-commerce-secretary-david-toland-to-become-lieutenant-governor/. live.
  20. Web site: Smith. Sherman. David Toland confirmation hearing before Kansas Senate panel devolves into bitterness. December 14, 2020. PrattTribune - Pratt, KS. en. September 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923235435/https://www.pratttribune.com/news/20190321/david-toland-confirmation-hearing-before-kansas-senate-panel-devolves-into-bitterness/1. live.

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