Kristina E. Van Trease serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MCGRATH RENT, where she spearheads the company's strategic planning, corporate development, and long-term growth initiatives. With more than 20 years of experience in the equipment rental and industrial services industries, Kristina has a proven track record of driving transformative change through mergers and acquisitions, market expansion, and operational optimization. She joined MCGRATH RENT in 2018, bringing expertise honed at leading firms such as United Rentals and Fortive Corporation, where she led high-impact strategy projects that delivered multimillion-dollar revenue growth and enhanced competitive positioning. Throughout her career, Kristina has achieved notable milestones, including orchestrating over $500 million in successful acquisitions and divestitures, optimizing supply chain efficiencies that reduced costs by 15%, and launching innovative rental solutions for emerging sectors like renewable energy and data centers. Her strategic foresight has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Industry Strategy Leader of the Year by Rental Equipment Register and inclusion in Forbes' list of Top Women in Equipment Finance. A graduate of the Wharton School with an MBA and holding a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, she combines rigorous analytical skills with a collaborative leadership style. At MCGRATH RENT, Kristina plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision for sustainable growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and integrating advanced technologies like AI-driven asset management. Under her guidance, the company has expanded its market share by 25% in key segments and strengthened its commitment to ESG principles, positioning MCGRATH RENT as an industry innovator poised for future success.