Rick Olson is chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer at The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment. In his role, Rick leads the $4.5 billion company and its more than 11,000 employees in developing innovative products, technologies and solutions to help customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land.

Rick became The Toro Company’s president and chief operating officer in September 2015, chief executive officer in November 2016, and chairman of the board in November 2017. Since joining The Toro Company in 1986 as a manufacturing process engineer, Rick has held several senior leadership roles including vice president of International, and vice president of Exmark.

He received a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. He serves on the Board of Overseers of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

Jason Baab is vice president of strategy, corporate development and sustainability at The Toro Company. In his role, Jason is responsible for enterprise strategy and business development to enhance the company’s focus on strategic growth enablers across all businesses, exploring opportunities for both organic growth and future acquisitions.

Jason joined The Toro Company in July 2023 from Oshkosh Corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty vehicles and equipment, where he most recently served as senior vice president of corporate development, strategy and venture capital with responsibility for all mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation and growth initiatives at the enterprise level. He also played a key role in establishing the company’s first venture capital fund focused on sustainable technology investments in the electrification, autonomy/active safety and intelligent products sectors.

He received a Bachelor of Science in financial management from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., and an MBA in international business from the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Kevin Carpenter is vice president of global operations and integrated supply chain at The Toro Company. In his role, Kevin has responsibility for procurement, manufacturing, order services, transportation and logistics across the enterprise.

Kevin joined The Toro Company in December 2021 from Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, where he most recently served as vice president of operations for Residential and Light Commercial Systems. Prior to joining Carrier, Kevin was vice president of manufacturing services at Rockwell Automation, Inc., and held earlier engineering and operations roles at General Electric, Magna International, Nexxus Lighting and General Motors/Delphi.

He received a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in general engineering from Morehouse College. He also has an MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and a Master of Science in industrial engineering and engineering management from Youngstown State University.

Jody Christy is vice president of BOSS, a leader in snow and ice management solutions for professional contractors and homeowners. In his role, Jody has overall responsibility for sales, marketing, product development, quality and customer service across the BOSS business based in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Earlier in his career, Jody served as general manager of BOSS and was director of engineering when The Toro Company acquired the BOSS business in 2014.

He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University and attended the Kellogg School of Business Executive Development Program at Northwestern University.

Amy Dahl is vice president of International at The Toro Company. In her role, Amy has responsibility both for leading the international division spanning over 125 countries, and refining enterprise-wide global strategies across The Toro Company’s businesses.

Amy joined The Toro Company in 2007 as corporate counsel and has served in various leadership roles across the company including vice president and general counsel, vice president of human resources and distributor development, and managing director of corporate communications and investor relations.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Minnesota and a Juris Doctor from The University of North Dakota School of Law where she was a member of the Order of the Coif. She serves on the board of the Greater Twin Cities United Way.

Angie Drake is vice president and chief financial officer at The Toro Company. In her role, Angie oversees all finance functions including tax, controllership, internal audit, corporate liability and risk management, banking relations and investor relations.

Angie joined The Toro Company in 2019 with the acquisition of Charles Machine Works, Inc., parent company of Ditch Witch and other leading underground construction brands. She previously served as chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer at Charles Machine Works, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. More recently, Angie served as vice president of finance – in addition to vice president of construction, with responsibility for The Toro Company’s underground construction businesses.

She received a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a certified public accountant. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. She serves on the board of directors of the First Bank & Trust Company.

Edric Funk is group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation at The Toro Company. In his role, Edric is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Toro’s Golf and Grounds Equipment and Irrigation businesses – in addition to the company’s Ventrac, Irritrol and Unique Lighting Systems businesses.

Edric joined The Toro Company in in 1996 as a design engineer in Toro’s Landscape Contractor Business. He has held several leadership positions across the company including general manager of Toro’s Sitework Systems Business, director of The Toro Company’s Center for Technology, Research and Innovation (CTRI), and director of global product management for Commercial and International.

He received a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from The University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. Edric also has a professional certificate in innovation and technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He serves on the boards of the National Golf Foundation, The Toro Company Foundation, and Red Iron Acceptance.

Greg Janey is group vice president of Landscapes and Contractor at The Toro Company. In his role, Greg is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company’s BOSS, Exmark, Intimidator Group and Toro Residential and Landscape Contractor Equipment businesses.

Greg joined The Toro Company in 2004 as a marketing associate in Toro’s Golf and Grounds Equipment business. During his tenure with the company, Greg held leadership roles of increasing responsibility including vice president and general manager of Residential and Landscape Contractor, director of marketing for The Toro Company’s International business, and director of residential mass sales and national accounts.

He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from North Dakota State University, an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, and completed the Booth School of Business - Advanced Management Program at The University of Chicago.

Margeaux King is vice president of human resources at The Toro Company. In her role, Margeaux leads the company’s talent, employee engagement, communications and organizational strategies to support the company’s more than 11,000 global employees.

Margeaux joined The Toro Company in August 2022 from Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. She held roles of increasing responsibility during her 15-year tenure with Ecolab, serving most recently as senior vice president of human resources, global total rewards and talent.

She received a Bachelor of Science in human resource development from the University of Minnesota, and a Master of Arts in management and an MBA in organizational change from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. She also completed the Modern CHRO Executive Program from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

She currently serves on the board of Think Small, an organization that provides services, resources and advocacy for early childhood education in Minnesota. She is also an active member of the Minnesota HR community, serving on the HR and Compensation Committee for Allina Health.

Peter Moeller is group vice president of Underground and Specialty Construction at The Toro Company. In his role, Peter has responsibility for underground and construction group strategies across the Ditch Witch, American Augers, Trencor, Subsite, Hammerhead Trenchless, Radius HDD and Toro Sitework Systems businesses.

Peter joined The Toro Company in 1998 in international marketing. He has held several leadership positions across the company including vice president of International, vice president of Sitework Systems, managing director of business development and strategic planning, and director of marketing for the company’s Irrigation and Lighting businesses.

He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Kevin Smith is vice president of Ditch Witch, a leader in the underground utility construction industry. In his role, Kevin has overall responsibility for sales, marketing, product development, quality and customer service for Ditch Witch – in addition to the American Augers, Trencor, Subsite and Radius HDD businesses.

Kevin joined The Toro Company in 2019 with the acquisition of Charles Machine Works, Inc., parent company of Ditch Witch and other leading underground construction brands. At that time, Kevin served as general manager of Subsite and Hammerhead Trenchless. He joined Charles Machine Works, Inc. in 1993 and held various roles in manufacturing, sales, marketing and research and development.

He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. He currently serves on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Infrastructure Taskforce.

Kurt Svendsen is vice president of technology at The Toro Company. In his role, Kurt has responsibility for digital innovation and creative technology solutions to help to further accelerate the company’s strategies for alternative power, smart-connected and autonomous products. He oversees The Toro Company’s Center for Technology, Research and Innovation (CTRI) and enterprise information technology teams.

Prior to joining The Toro Company in 1999, Kurt held information technology roles of increasing responsibility at Andersen Consulting and Medtronic. During his time with The Toro Company, he has held various leadership positions including vice president of strategy, corporate and channel development and vice president of information services.

He received a Bachelor of Science in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, as well as an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.

Joanna Totsky is vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at The Toro Company. In her role, Joanna oversees global legal, corporate governance, compliance and government affairs matters for the company. She also serves as corporate secretary to The Toro Company’s Board of Directors.

Joanna joined The Toro Company in June 2023 from Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc., a global supplier to automotive and industrial companies, where she most recently served as senior vice president, chief legal and transformation officer and secretary. Prior to joining Cooper-Standard Holdings, she held roles of increasing responsibility at the Ford Motor Company during her 16-year tenure.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Mary’s College in Detroit and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. She currently serves as a board member for Inforum, a Michigan-based organization that advocates for women in business, and is a board member for the Association of Corporate Counsel, a global bar association that focuses on in-house legal counsel.

Daryn Walters is vice president of Exmark, a leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for landscape professionals. In his role, Daryn has overall responsibility for sales, marketing, product development, quality and customer service across the Exmark business based in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Daryn joined Exmark in 2006 as director of marketing and more recently served as general manager of Exmark. Prior to joining Exmark, he co-founded and served as vice president of marketing for XML Solutions, an international supply chain management company. He also served as a senior product strategist at Platinum Technology.

He received a Bachelor of Science in business from Florida State University.

Grant Young is vice president of Commercial with responsibility for the Toro Golf and Grounds Equipment business.

Grant joined The Toro Company in 2004 as a product manager for Toro’s Residential and Landscape Contractor business. He also held roles in residential and landscape contractor as a national accounts manager and director of sales, and in commercial as senior marketing manager, director of marketing, and managing director of global product marketing. He more recently served as general manager of Commercial.

He received a Bachelor of Arts in finance and marketing from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He also holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.