Todd Lahote

Todd LaHote serves as the Vice President of Purchasing for both The Shyft Group and Utilimaster since January 2023, overseeing direct and indirect purchasing, supplier quality, and material planning. Prior to this role, Todd held the position of Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Center of Excellence at GE Appliances, a Haier company, where responsibilities included cross-functional program management and supplier strategy. Todd's extensive experience at Ford Motor Company spanned from 2004 to 2018, encompassing roles such as Senior Purchasing Program Manager and Senior Manager in the Purchasing Business & Strategy Office, with significant oversight of global purchasing programs and substantial spending in various domains. Todd LaHote holds both an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University, specializing in Marketing and Management.