Rick Olson is chairman of the board and chief executive officer at The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment. In his role, Rick leads the $4.6 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 Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) and the Board of Overseers of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

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.

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 Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE: SSD) and First Bank & Trust Company.

Edric Funk is president and chief operating officer at The Toro Company. In his role, he directly oversees all of the company’s global businesses and integrated supply chain operations.

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 more recently group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation, 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.

Peter Moeller is group vice president of Underground, Specialty Construction and International at The Toro Company. In his role, Peter has responsibility for underground and construction group strategies across the Ditch Witch, Tornado, Hammerhead Trenchless, American Augers, Subsite, Radius HDD and Toro Sitework Systems businesses. He also has responsibility both for leading the international division spanning over 125 countries, and refining enterprise-wide global strategies across The Toro Company’s 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.

Lori Riley is vice president of human resources at The Toro Company. In her role, Lori is responsible for leading talent management and organizational development across the enterprise, advancing key goals that support strategic priorities and further strengthen the company’s culture of excellence.

Lori joined The Toro Company in 2025 from Northern Tool + Equipment, a global manufacturer and retailer of tools and equipment, where she most recently served as chief people and administrative officer. Prior to joining Northern Tool + Equipment, Lori also led worldwide corporate, technology and operations teams in senior leadership positions at UnitedHealth Group, iMedia Brands, Inc., and Target Corporation.

She received a Bachelor of Science in personnel and industrial relations, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Education from Northern Illinois University.

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.

Grant Young is group vice president of Golf, Grounds and Irrigation at The Toro Company.

Grant joined The Toro Company in 2004 as national account manager for Toro’s Residential and Landscape Contractor business. He has held several leadership roles across the company including director of marketing, managing director of global product marketing, and general manager for Commercial. He more recently served as vice president 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.