Even in today’s fiercely competitive global career market, many women have achieved great career success and gained recognition at a global level. Jacksonville, Florida-based Beth Toenies is one of these big names. Beth’s efforts to promote collaboration, increase productivity, promote equity, and strengthen company loyalty have been outstanding.
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Chief Operating Officer at 1-800-BOARDUP
Beth serves as the Chief Operating Officer at 1-800-BOARDUP. In this capacity, she oversees all facets of the company’s strategy and workforce. In her previous position as president, she was also in charge of 1-800-BOARDUP’s overall strategy.
Prior to joining the 1-800-BOARDUP team in early 2014, Beth worked in corporate branding and marketing before becoming president of ICE-TECH Advanced Lens Technologies. As the president of ICE-TECH, she was the first woman in the world to hold that position and the youngest head of a lens business.
Awards & Recognitions
Beth has won numerous honors, including the 2012 Worldwide Who’s Who for Excellence in Advertising and Marketing, the 2013 Top 50 Most Influential People in the Optical World, the 2014 Top 500 Business Executives in the United States, the 2022 Asbury University Young Alumnus of the Year, the 2022 NAS Jacksonville Military Spouse of the Year, one of Jacksonville’s Most Influential Young Professionals in 2023, the 2024 Person on the Move to Watch by the Jacksonville Business Journal, and the Bronze Stevie Trophy in the American Business Awards’ “Woman of the Year: Business Services Industries” category. Women We Admire most recently named her one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Construction and Civil Works for 2025.”
Academic Background
Beth has a strong academic background. She received a journalism degree from Asbury University with honors. She is a qualified Six Sigma Black Belt Professional and a registered Project Management Professional (PMP).
From Humble Beginnings to Globally Recognized Corporate Leader
Beth’s path to becoming a world-renowned corporate leader is tremendously inspiring. Her strong dedication to reflection, hard effort, perseverance, and self-mastery has led to her remarkable career success. It’s really amazing how effectively she managed her work and family obligations while caring for a child with a challenging medical condition.
Success comes to those who embrace challenges. Beth is a great example of this. She put forth a lot of effort and conquered several obstacles to become the woman she is now.
In today’s competitive world, where young women need role models, Beth stands as a shining example of leadership, resilience, and success. Her legacy continues to inspire the next generation of female corporate leaders.