Toyota Material Handling (TMH) promoted Lea Ann King to vice president of legal and general counsel and Tracy Stachniak to vice president of human resources.
“Toyota and the entire material handling industry are fortunate to have exemplary female leaders like Lea Ann and Tracy,” said TMH President & CEO Bill Finerty. “They both represent the very best of the Toyota culture by living our core values every day, and I couldn’t be more proud to work alongside them. Lea Ann and Tracy continue to make invaluable contributions to our success, and their well-deserved promotions reflect the significance of their achievements.”
During her seven-year tenure at TMH, King has become a highly respected leader in the material handling industry and the legal community, leading an all-women team responsible for all legal and risk, including litigation, intellectual property, acquisitions and corporate governance for TMH and its equity dealers. King also serves as the company’s compliance officer and corporate secretary.
One of King’s leadership projects included the development of the company’s women’s initiative, Toyota Women’s Impact Network, focused on opportunities for all associates to ensure the company promotes a culture of inclusivity and attracts diverse talent.
Stachniak’s leadership has been integral to Toyota’s Human Resources Department, as well as the growth and success of the company’s training and development teams. During her 17-year tenure, Stachniak has become a respected company leader known for translating business objectives into initiatives that improve performance, profitability and employee engagement.
Driven by her mission to empower others, Stachniak championed Toyota’s leadership development program, which is designed to help all associates to find ways to grow, develop and lead, regardless of where they are in the organization.
Stachniak’s passion for giving back has played a significant role in TMH’s unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as the company’s partnerships with philanthropic organizations like the American Red Cross and United Way.
