Ken Huffman

Ken Huffman has extensive experience in operations management within the mining and materials handling industries. Currently serving as VP of Operations at Toyota Material Handling Midsouth since June 2021, Ken previously held the position of Director of Operations at Hoist & Crane Company from January 2020 to March 2024. Ken's career includes significant roles at Nyrstar from May 2009 to January 2020, where responsibilities included Superintendent for various mines and Acting Manager for Mid-TN Operations. Earlier positions included Mining Engineer at both Mid Tennessee Zinc Corporation and Alliance Coal, LLC, alongside a role as Engineering Lab Tech at the University of Kentucky. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering from the University of Kentucky, awarded in 2007.