2026 - 2027
District Leaders

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Leading a successful district where we build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence is only possible when we are working together and celebrating excellence. We are here to serve our members all across the southern half of Minnesota. If you like to work on your own communication skills or love to help others , reach out to join our team!  

Integrity | Respect | Service | Excellence

The District Leaders

Ashok C Sunkavalli, DTM

District Director

Anna Gaichas, DTM

Program Quality Director

Beth Plamondon, DTM

Club Growth Director

Brad Broulik

Public Relations Manager

Tara Bolanda

Administration Manager

Crystal Anderson

Finance Manager

Seth Baetzold

Logistics Manager

Alli Tripp, DTM, IPDD

Immediate Past District Director

Matthew Villela, DTM, IPDD

Immediate Past District Director

Division Directors

Kimberlee Redington, DTM

Division A Director

Kent Hawks, DTM

Division B Director

Jane Michelkamp

Division C Director

Ralph Hayne

Division D Director

Anne Groetsch, DTM

Division E Director

Austin Irwin

Division F Director

Jenna Knowles

Division G Director

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Area Directors

Matthew Villella

Area Director A11

Sue Scholz

Area Director A2

Colleen Biskey

Area Director A3
Area Director A4

Linda Schmitt

Area Director B11

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Area Director B12
Area Director B13

Stacey Neske

Area Director B14
Area Director B15

Verna Jones

Area Director C21

Sue Haverberg

Area Director C22

Jessica Harris

Area Director C23

Jill Johnson

Area Director C24

Tom Polachek

Area Director C25

Nagaraj Nimmakayala

Area Director C26

Kristi Olzeske

Area Director D31

Kay Franey

Area Director D32
Area Director D33

Deb Ndekwe

Area Director D34
Area Director D35

Brian Rice

Area Director E41

Matt Fong

Area Director E42

Matt Dickerson

Area Director E43

Edward Chavan

Area Director E44

Sam Moscatelli

Area Director E45

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Area Director F51

Deb Luu, DTM, PDD

Area Director F52
Area Director F53

Terri Gens

Area Director F54

Mazher Abdul Qayyum

Area Director F55

Brett Olson

Area Director F56

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Area Director G61

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Area Director G62
Area Director G63

Ray Hong Wang

Area Director G64

Tbd

Area Director G65

Chairs & Leads

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Alignment Chair

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Audit Committee Chair

Credentials/Proxy Chair

Jonathan Goossen

Stastician
Club Extension Chair

David Rasmussen

Brian Rice, DTM

Club Retention Chair

David Schaal, DTM, PDD

Club Retention Chair

Ben Smith, DTM, PDD

Club Quality Chair

Matthew Villella, DTM

District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair

Mandy Slag

Conference Chair

Mary Adams

Conference Co-Chair

Jennifer Jensen

District Chief Judge

George Deliduka, DTM, PIP

Historian

Jamie Mavec

Newsletter Editor

Leo Smith

Marketing Manager
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Pathways Chair

Dan Arbuckle, DTM

Region 3 Advisor

Chris Raneri, DTM

Region 3 International Director

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Social Media Chair

Matthew Villella, DTM, IPDD

Speechcraft Chair

Technology Chair

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TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute) Chair

Training Chair

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TMOY (Toastmaster of the Year) Chair

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TMOY (Toastmaster of the Year) Chair

Alli Tripp, DTM

Webmaster

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Youth Leadership Chair

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