contact us media & news brands & innovation company home employees name ken tacony title executive chairman bio ken joined his father at tacony in 1970 after four years in the united states air force . since taking the position of ceo ken s strong leadership keen business decisions and emphasis on a positive corporate culture have helped tacony corporation maintain a top position in the industry . name bill hinderer title president chief operating officer bio bill joined tacony corporation in 1988 as cfo and general counsel and assumed his current position in 2006 . bill works closely with ken tacony to maintain growth in the various business units oversee acquisitions and monitor daily operations . name steve day title senior vice president commercial floor care sales bio steve joined tacony corporation in 1979 as a technical services manager . today steve is the senior vice president of sales for the commercial floor care unit which includes powr flite cfr tornado and truvox . name steve jeffery title senior vice president sewing product sales bio steve began his career in the sewing industry as a stock boy for the tacony retail store over 30 years ago . today steve plays a significant and visible role in tacony as the president of baby lock usa as well as by overseeing the tacony sewing machine sales divisions . name john kaido title senior vice president home floor care sales bio john joined the company in 1988 as the product manager for tacony s vacuum division . john played a significant role in the acquisition of riccar vacuums and the development of simplicity vacuums . in 2001 he took on his current role as the senior vice president of the home floor care division . name kristi tacony humes title chief executive officer bio kristi has held positions in virtually every business unit and department learning and growing with the business over 22 years . she s built valuable experience in strategic planning marketing and management that has helped strengthen the company s position in the marketplace . as ceo she continues the longstanding commitment to excellence in business and corporate culture . name amy hinderer title general counsel senior vice president of administration bio amy joined the company in 1997 . amy provides valuable insight as the general counsel and oversees various departments including human resources purchasing and logistics . name mike mclean title chief information officer bio mike s experiences include the development of an international telephony billing system integrating a billing solution with call center applications and leading the development of a fully functional erp . at tacony mike has helped roll out a new erp and developed a standard approach for supporting all tacony web applications including any e commerce and content management . name craig meyer title senior vice president of marketing bio when craig joined tacony nine years ago he brought with him more than a century of business development marketing and senior management experience at fortune 500 companies such as ralston purina and energizer . he has served as director of marketing and vice president of marketing in the sewing division at tacony and now serves as senior vice president of marketing . tradition . trust . teamwork . building business relationships that feel like family our company our locations become a tacony customer . get started we strive to exceedcustomer needs offer quality products & services findbetter ways build lasting relationships discover what makes us unique 70 years ofbusiness 70 years of business tacony corporation has demonstrated unwavering stability and consistent growth since its founding in 1946 . this long term success can be attributed to a strong ethical stance diversification and smart business practices . learn more about tacony reaching 100 countries reaching 100 countries what began in nick tacony s basement has grown internationally . at tacony corporation we re continuously exploring new avenues through which to expand our market reach grow the bottom line and serve more customers better . discover what we do familyowned family owned tacony corporation began as a family business and remains a family business even as its reach expands worldwide . as a third generation of the tacony family takes the lead we remain focused on extending that sense of family to retailers consumers and associates . learn more about tacony reliableservice reliable service our consumers remain the heart and soul of everything we do . that s why we strive to provide superior communication and support to every customer before during and after the sale & dash ; whether by phone web email or social media . discover what we do operationalexcellence operational excellence the cornerstone of our business is providing superior products and services to our retailers and consumers in ways that make it easy to do business with us . at the same time we move forward with smart conservative choices that ensure long term fiscal health . discover what we do diversifiedbusiness diversified business tacony has diversified into four core divisions sewing home floor care commercial floor care and ceiling fans and lighting . each division targets a distinct customer base but all play to the unique strengths of our business model . discover what we do outstandingpractices outstanding practices tacony corporation demonstrates strong leadership not only in entrepreneurship but in philanthropy . over the years we ve supported a number of charitable efforts that have changed countless lives and improved the communities in which we do business . discover how we ve given back lately americanmade american made tacony corporation proudly produces its home and some commercial vacuums right in the heart of the u.s.a. in st. james missouri commercial floor care equipment in fort worth and koala sewing studios outside chicago . we re also a sponsor of the american made matters initiative which promotes american made goods . discover what we do share the love and success the tacony team has for our motto tradition teamwork and trust . history in 1946 nick tacony invested his entire savings in used machines motors and parts and began a business selling and servicing sewing machines from the basement of his home . nick tacony soon became a leader among sewing machine entrepreneurs . by wholesaling sewing machines accessories and other merchandise to retailers he established a nationwide network of tacony distribution centers . ken tacony joined his father in the business in 1970 and with a solid foundation in place tacony corporation began to market and sell diversified products inside and outside the sewing industry . tacony has become the preferred source for independent retailers by offering access to a wider range of products parts and services that enable business owners to operate more efficiently and profitably in their markets nick tacony founder ken tacony executive chairman kristi tacony humes chief executive officer build business relationships that feel like family . brands & innovation sold exclusively through authorized independent retailers baby lock offers machines to enhance the love of sewing in its customers . learn more . koala studios brings beauty and optimal space to any sewing room . this fine sewing furniture is designed by sewing and craft professionals . once designed the studios are made to order by furnishing experts in the united states . learn more . tacony is the exclusive north american distributor of madeira premium home sewing threads . madeira offers quality threads for all types of sewing including quilting embroidery and garment sewing . learn more . amazing designs offers high quality embroidery designs and collections for home sewers . learn more . nancy s notions is the place to find the most up to date sewing products on the market for consumers . nancy s notions web site and catalogs contain thousands of products including sewing books notions videos fabrics and quilting merchandise . learn more . the focus of the tacony sewing central sales division is to have a staff of trained specialists to handle over 60 000 items . tacony sewing central is the largest wholesaler in the country of designs available on cd or downloadable . learn more . tacony industrial sewing is a primary importer and distributor for most popular brands of industrial sewing equipment . customers use tacony as a convenient one stop shop for all of their industrial sewing needs . tacony carries everything from commercial sewing and quilting machines and stands to industrial irons and cutting equipment . learn more . regency is a major distributor and designer of ceiling fans ceiling fan lighting and accessories . the regency fan line is marketed through premium lighting retailers and electrical supply distribution . regency has positioned itself firmly on the leading edge of today s ceiling fan suppliers by being value based offering cutting edge features and consistent quality that revolve around style and taste . learn more . simplicity is saving good people from bad vacuums with american made products patented tandem air technology and metal parts where they matter most . learn more . riccar vacuums represent the highest standards in design material and durability . they offer exceptional filtration and cleaning ability plus unique specialty features . learn more . maytag vacuums are designed for dependability and performance . they re made in america with metal in high wear areas and a poof proof bag system . learn more . vac pros provides retailers an easy way to order all of the products and parts for a variety of vacuum cleaners . it is also the exclusive distributor of fuller brush vacuums and cleanmax commercial vacuums . learn more . powr flite has been a leader in the commercial floor care industry for over 35 years manufacturing and distributing a full line of equipment parts chemicals accessories and supplies ... everything for the commercial cleaner all in one convenient location . learn more . cfr designs and manufactures a complete range of carpet cleaning systems and high performance specialty tools with innovative patented technology radically different from other cleaning systems . continuous flow recycling technology provides superior cleaning faster dry times and higher productivity . learn more . tornado industries located in west chicago illinois has been a leading developer of floor care equipment since 1927 . tornado specializes in tackling the unique cleaning challenges of hospitals public transportation educational facilities and more . learn more . the truvox international ltd. company in millbrook southampton u.k. offers a vast range of cleaning and maintenance products for hard and soft floors including rotary floor polishers scrubbers dryers carpet extractors and vacuum cleaners . learn more . established in 1997 tacony manufacturing in st. james missouri proudly manufactures vacuum cleaners for household and commercial use . our first hand knowledge of what makes american homes unique helps us design engineer and assemble world class vacuums perfectly suited for cleaning homes right here in the good old u.s. of a. founded in 1972 mac molding takes pride in supplying manufacturers with custom injection molding and related manufacturing services that exceed expectations . our customer testimonials indicate they are consistently impressed with the efficiency of our molding processes the skill of our team and the refinement of each finished product . learn more . brands & innovation to profitably grow our leadership position in the industries we serve leadership kristi tacony humes chief executive officer kristi has held positions in virtually every business unit and department learning and growing with the business over 22 years . she s built valuable experience in strategic planning marketing and management that has helped strengthen the company s position in the marketplace . as ceo she continues the longstanding commitment to excellence in business and corporate culture . focus on benefiting the employees . the employees will take care of the customers who in turn will bring financial success to the shareholders . featured news tacony corporation enters its 70th year under a new generation of leadership press releases enchanted makeovers and baby