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, DTM
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
Kristi Olzeske
Area Director B1
tbd
Area Director B2
Area Director B3
Area Director B4
Area Director B5
Verna Jones
Area Director C1
Sue Haverberg
Area Director C2
Jessica Harris
Area Director C3
Jill Johnson
Area Director C4
Tom Polachek
Area Director C5
Nagaraj Nimmakayala
Area Director C6
Kristi Olzeske
Area Director D1
Kay Franey
Area Director D2
Area Director D3
Deb Ndekwe
Area Director D4
Area Director D5
Brian Rice
Area Director E1
Matt Fong
Area Director E2
Matt Dickerson
Area Director E3
Edward Chavan
Area Director E4
Sam Moscatelli
Area Director E5
tbd
Area Director F1
Deb Luu, DTM, PDD
Area Director F2
Area Director F3
Mazher Abdul Qayyum
Area Director F4
Area Director F5
Area Director F6
tbd
Area Director G1
tbd
Area Director G2
Area Director G3
Ray Hong Wang
Area Director G4
Tbd
Area Director G5
Chairs & Leads
tbd
Alignment Chair
tbd
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
Matthew Villella, DTM
District Leadership Committee (DLC) Chair
Mandy Slag
Conference Chair
Mary Adams
Conference Co-Chair
Jennifer Jensen
District Chief Judge
Historian
Jamie Mavec
Newsletter Editor
Leo Smith
Marketing Manager
Parliamentarian
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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
Alli Tripp, DTM
Webmaster
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Web Editor
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Youth Leadership Chair
EGG Chair