2026-2027 DLC-Nominated Candidates
The District Leadership Committee (DLC) presents the following nominated candidates for 2025-2026 District 6 Elected Leadership Positions.
Please click on each photograph below to learn more about the candidate.
The DLC report is available at 2026-27 New D6 Nominees Report
Floor candidates for open 2026-2027 District leadership roles will be announced at the District Council meeting. Per Toastmasters International Protocol 9.0 (6)(H), District websites may only list nominated candidates.
Please review the report and all candidates as you prepare for the Annual Meeting of the District Council, which will be held online on Saturday, April 18, 2025 from 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT. Details and registration for the Online Candidate Showcase and District Council meeting can be found at https://d6tm.org/events/2026-district-6-spring-business-meeting
Note: Qualified Candidates who are interested in running for an elected District Leadership Role must communicate their intent to run from the floor to the District Leadership Chair Katy Hursh, DTM, IPDD, District Leadership Chair, by April 5th, 2026 at 5pm CDT.
This page to be updated soon when Bios are received.

Ashok Sunkavalli, DTM
District Director

Tara Bolanda
District Director

Anna Gaichas, DTM
Program Quality Director
Officer Positions link

Debra Ndekwe, DTM
Program Quality Director

Elizabeth (Beth) Plamondon, DTM
Club Growth Director
Officer Positions link

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
Resume

Austin Irwin
Division F Director

Jenna Knowles
Division G Director

Tom Polachek
Division G Director
