St. Louis, MO (July 2025) – Tacony Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Allison Freeman as Senior Vice President of Marketing. In this critical leadership role, Allison will drive Tacony’s marketing strategy across all product lines and channels, leading the company’s digital and ecommerce transformation to fuel profitable growth.

Allison will work closely with the sales and product teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives and deliver value to both B2B and D2C customers. She will also guide the marketing organization through the evolving multi-channel landscape, ensuring strong brand positioning and data-driven decision-making.

“Allison brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on expertise in digital transformation,” said Kristi Tacony Humes, CEO of Tacony Corporation. “Her track record of driving innovation, building high performing teams, and delivering measurable results makes her the ideal leader to guide our marketing efforts into the future.”

A growth-oriented executive, Allison has a proven history of aligning technology and marketing to unlock business potential. She has led enterprise-wide digital strategies, built robust eCommerce platforms, and managed data and infrastructure to enhance customer engagement. In her most recent role, she oversaw a rebranding initiative that significantly strengthened market perception and drove demand generation programs for both new and existing customers.

Known for her forward-thinking leadership, Allison balances operational excellence with bold innovation. She fosters a collaborative culture of accountability and continuous improvement, consistently delivering standout customer experiences while enabling cross-functional success.

“I’m excited to join Tacony at such a pivotal moment in its evolution,” said Allison. “Together with the talented marketing team and our partners across the organization, we will build on Tacony’s legacy and accelerate its growth through innovation, technology, and customer-centric strategy.”

For more information, visit www.tacony.com.

 

About Tacony Corporation

Founded in 1946, Tacony Corporation is a privately held manufacturing and distribution company that provides your world with better solutions for sewing, cleaning, and home. With more than 250 associates in 7 offices around the world, under the leadership of CEO Kristi Tacony Humes, Tacony prides itself on building long-lasting business relationships that are based on trust and feel like family. For more information, visit www.tacony.com.

FEBRUARY, 2019 – FENTON, MO. Tacony Corporation has announced its new Chief Technology Officer: Christine Freed.

In addition to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and leadership, Freed’s diverse strategic and results-oriented experience includes a wide range of technological knowhow that will continue to prepare Tacony Corporation to adapt to a variety of ever-changing digital needs now and into the future.

She comes to Tacony from Duke Manufacturing where she was responsible for the end to end technology for global operations. Tacony Corporation CEO Kristi Tacony Humes said Freed was a natural fit for the company.

“From planning a long-term roadmap, implementing new and maintaining current systems, Christine led a team at Duke for 18 years which included upgrading and implementing Epicor, the same ERP system we use,” Tacony Corporation CEO Kristi Tacony Humes said. “We’re so happy she decided to come aboard. As part of the Executive Team, Christine will be able to take our technology platform to the next level and provide our employees and customers with the best possible experience.”

 

About Tacony Corporation

Founded in 1946, Tacony Corporation is a privately held manufacturing and distribution company that provides your world with better solutions for sewing, cleaning and home. With more than 550 associates in 12 offices around the world under the leadership of CEO Kristi Tacony Humes, Tacony’s mission is to create long-lasting relationships that are based on trust and feel like family. For more information, visit www.tacony.com.

FEBRUARY 2019, FENTON, MO — Tacony Corporation has added a new executive to its leadership team: Vice President of Sales for Commercial Floor Care, Tim Schaumburg.

Schaumburg’s position puts him in charge of developing sales strategy and driving profitability at Tacony within the Commercial Floor Care group. He is also responsible for the inside and outside sales teams along with OEM and sales support headquartered in Tacony’s Fort Worth, TX, facility.

“Tim’s experience in sales will be invaluable in helping our Commercial Floor Care channel meet its goals and objectives,” said Tacony CEO, Kristi Tacony Humes. “We’re excited to see how he’ll contribute.”

Schaumburg is formerly of ADP where he served as Business Consultant for Major Accounts and then Regional Vice President at Enterprise Holdings. He also serves as a Corporate Advisor and Mentor at L.E.A.D (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct) with a mission to empower an at-risk generation to lead and transform their city.

 

About Tacony Corporation

Founded in 1946, Tacony Corporation is a privately held manufacturing and distribution company that provides your world with better solutions for sewing, cleaning and home. With more than 550 associates in 12 offices around the world under the leadership of CEO Kristi Tacony Humes, Tacony’s mission is to create long-lasting relationships that are based on trust and feel like family. For more information, visit www.tacony.com.