2026 - 2027
District Leaders
Connect. Grow. Transform.
Meet Our Team
Leading a successful district where we build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence is only possible when we are partnering together and celebrating excellence. We are here to serve our members across Minnesota and Ontario. Looking to grow your communication and leadership skills – or help others grow theirs? We’d love to have you on our team!
Integrity | Respect | Service | Excellence
Our 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
Immediate Past District Director

Matthew Villela, DTM
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, DTM
Division G Director
Area Directors

Matthew Villella, DTM
Area Director A11

Sue Scholz
Area Director A2

Colleen Biskey
Area Director A3

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Area Director A4

Linda Schmitt
Area Director B11

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Area Director B12

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Area Director B13

Stacey Neske
Area Director B14

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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

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Area Director D33

Deb Ndekwe
Area Director D34

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Area Director D35

Brian Rice, DTM
Area Director E41

Matt Fong
Area Director E42

Matt Dickerson
Area Director E43

Edward Chavan
Area Director E44

Brendan McShane
Area Director E45

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Area Director F51

Deb Luu, DTM, PDD
Area Director F52

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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

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Area Director G63

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Area Director G64

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Area Director G65
Chairs & Leads

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Alignment Chair

Marvel Kummer, DTM
Ambassador Program Chair

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Audit Committee Chair

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Credentials/Proxy Chair

Jonathan Goossen
Statistician

David Rasmussen
Club Extension Chair

Brian Rice, DTM
Alignment Chair

David Schaal, DTM, PDD
Alignment Chair

Ben Smith, DTM, PDD
Club Quality Chair

Matthew Villella, DTM
District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair

Mandy Slag
Conference Chair

Mary Adams, DTM
Conference Co-Chair

Jennifer Jensen, DTM
District Chief Judge

George Deliduka, DTM, PIP
Historian

Jamie Mavec
Newsletter Editor

Leo Smith
Marketing Manager

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Parliamentarian

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Pathways Chair

Chuck LeBlanc, DTM
Region 3 Advisor

Chris Raneri, DTM
Region 3 International Director

Hassan Barzani
Social Media Lead

Matthew Villella, DTM, IPDD
Speechcraft Chair

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Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI) Chair

Dave Hoffman
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
Web Editor

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Web Editor

Chengtao Wang
Youth Leadership Chair

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EGG Chair
