H.R. No. 1344 is a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives congratulating Susann Kazunas on her recent promotion to group vice president for production engineering and executive engineering officer at Toyota Motor North America, effective May 2025. The resolution highlights her extensive career at Toyota, which began in the 1990s at the Kentucky manufacturing plant and included various leadership roles, culminating in her position as president of Toyota Texas in February 2024. In her new role, she will oversee equipment preparations and new model deployment for all North American manufacturing facilities while continuing to monitor the construction of a new rear axle assembly plant in Texas.
The resolution also acknowledges Ms. Kazunas's contributions to regional economic and workforce development through her involvement with greater:SATX and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. She has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry for 2025. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its best wishes for her continued success and plans to prepare an official copy of the resolution as a token of high regard.