David Toland es el 52º Vicegobernador de Kansas y también es Secretario del Departamento de Comercio de Kansas. Toland, que pertenece a la séptima generación de habitantes de Kansas, fue nombrado Secretario de Comercio por la Gobernadora Laura Kelly en enero de 2019 y Vicegobernador en enero de 2021.

During his time as Secretary, Kansas has become a dominant force in economic development — twice garnering the most private sector investment per capita of any state in the nation — and breaking every previous record for capital investment and job creation in state history.

In addition to the historic deal that will bring the Kansas City Chiefs to Kansas in 2031, Toland also led the state’s successful recruitment of one of the largest economic development projects in state history, the $4 billion, 4,000 job Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto. Not only has Toland led very large projects, but he has also focused on grassroots community-led development such as revitalizing buildings on Main Streets, creating upper-floor housing in downtown districts, and investing in the Rural Champions program that strengthens Kansas communities.

This ongoing wave of economic momentum was spurred by a complete overhaul of the Department of Commerce led by Lt. Governor Toland. This included getting Kansas re-engaged internationally, championing regional approaches to economic development, and placing a new emphasis on growth and quality of life in rural communities.

Toland cuenta con una amplia experiencia en desarrollo económico urbano y rural, habiendo trabajado a nivel local tanto en Washington, D.C., como en su ciudad natal, Iola, en el condado de Allen. Es licenciado y máster por la Universidad de Kansas.