Alan Cseresznyak, chief information officer for Toyota Material Handling North America; and senior vice president of administration for Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) joins the Board of Overseers for TERI (Training Education Research & Innovation). A nonprofit organization, TERI is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with severe developmental and learning disabilities and those who support them across their life span.

The Board of Overseers is an advisory body dedicated to sustaining and advancing the mission and strategic priorities of TERI’s Campus of Life. The Board of Overseers plays a leading role in helping to secure the private source philanthropic support it must have to be successful as a national model. Set on 20 acres in San Diego County, Calif., the campus will provide an inspired and therapeutic environment for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

“I’m excited to lend my experience and connections to help further TERI’s efforts to make the Campus of Life a reality,” said Cseresznyak.

Cseresznyak holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Indiana University, and master's degrees in business administration and information technology from California State University, Fullerton. He also is a CPA and an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He resides in Capistrano Beach, Calif., with his wife Kerin, and daughter Delaney.

About TERI

Since its inception in 1980, TERI has grown to accommodate the needs of many by establishing and operating model programs, conducting applied research in best practice procedures, and offering training and consultation to professionals, families, and other community members.

TERI specializes in serving individuals who have needs which cannot be met by other existing programs. This includes services to persons who have autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, brain trauma, severe behavioral disorders, dual diagnoses, and learning disabilities.

About TMHNA

TMHNA is comprised of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A, Inc. (TMHU), supplier of the number one selling lift truck brand in North America; The Raymond Corporation, a leading provider of electric lift trucks and solutions used in warehouse and distribution environments; and Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), Toyota’s forklift manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ind.

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Celebrating 45 years of established operations, TMHU is the supplier for the No. 1 selling lift truck in North America since 2002. In addition to the full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand, the company’s extended industrial equipment solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles and tow tractors.

Quality is the hallmark of the Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), a zero-landfill facility in Columbus, Ind. TIEM, named a 2011 North American Best Plant by IndustryWeek magazine, is a member of the National Safety Council, complies with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization and has produced more than 400,000 Toyota lift trucks since its opening in 1990.

Toyota's commitment to excellence in customer service extends throughout the U.S. and Canada. With more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and more than 220 dealership locations throughout North America, Toyota dealers offer comprehensive customer service and support, including one-stop shopping for both new and used lift trucks, rentals, parts and service, fleet servicing and financing.