District Officers
Top Three Officers
Laura Gregory, DTM
The District Director serves as the team leader for all other elected and appointed district leaders, setting the tone and direction for the entire district. Responsibilities include:
- Supervise and guide all elected and appointed district leaders and be responsible for their success
- Administer and oversee the district’s financial resources
- Work with World Headquarters and region advisors on matters related to district operations
- Serve as presiding officer at the District Executive Committee and District Council meetings
- Achieve Distinguished District status by accomplishing training, club and membership goals
- Leading the District Team
Angie Rodriguez, DTM
The Program Quality Director is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the district. Responsibilities include:
- Strive for accomplishment of district educational goals and achievement of Distinguished District status
- Plan, organize, and direct district training programs
- Plan, organize, and direct the district conference
Amrik Chima, DTM
The Club Growth Director is tasked with the responsibility of all aspects of marketing, club-building, and member and club retention efforts within the district. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the district, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets. Responsibilities include:
- Meet all district membership and club growth objectives necessary to achieve Distinguished District status
- Recruit, train, and supervise a strong club building team
- Monitor division, area, and club administration to ensure the prompt submission of forms, reports, lists, and other information in a timely manner
- Serve as third-ranking member of the District Executive Committee, presiding over that body and the District Council in the absence of the district director and program quality director
Executive Team
Lance McMahan, DTM
The immediate past district director provides counsel and guidance to district leaders and plans, directs, and organizes projects and committees as requested by the district director. One of the major responsibilities of this role is to ensure the incoming district director receives all pertinent district documents prior to June 30. Other responsibilities include serving as a member of the district executive committee and district council, upholding the bylaws and policies of Toastmasters International, encouraging dedicated members to accept leadership positions, and helping the district achieve Distinguished recognition.
Lynda Mendez, DTM
The public relations manager (PRM) is responsible for coordinating publicity efforts in the district. By establishing and maintaining lines of communication between the district and its members, as well as between the district and the public, the PRM works to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.
Sue Eisberg
The administration manager is responsible for maintaining the historical records of the district, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of district business.
Russ Steele, DTM
The finance manager is tasked with the fiscal oversight and management of the district. The finance manager works closely with the district director, program quality director, and club growth director to ensure that the district is making cost-effective decisions—within policy—that result in effective fiscal management. The finance manager should have knowledge of accounting and be acquainted with the handling of financial matters.
Past District Directors/District Governors
| NAME | YEAR | TAG LINE |
|---|---|---|
| Lance McMahan | 2023-2024 | |
| Denise Alder Gutherz, DTM | 2022-2023 | Build, Grow, Thrive! |
| Nancy Potts, DTM | 2021-2022 | Our Path Forward! |
| Ed Johnson, DTM | 2020-2021 | Do The Right Thing! |
| Wes Johnson, DTM | 2019-2020 | One Team • One Path • One District |
| Jane Taff, DTM | 2018-2019 | Thriving Together |
| Zack Souza, DTM | 2017-2018 | Our Journey Begins! |
| Sondra Nunez, DTM | 2016-2017 | Every member deserves to belong to a distinguished club! |
| George Jarosik, DTM | 2015-2016 | Your Journey Starts Here |
| Brian Hatano, DTM | 2014-2015 | Live for Excellence! |
| Joey Waldrop, DTM | 2013-2014 | Individuals play the game, but teams beat the odds |
| Dianne Bish, DTM | 2012-2013 | Onward! |
| Russ Steele, DTM | 2011-2012 | Where Leaders Are Made |
| Louise Houdelette, DTM | 2010-2011 | It’s All About Time |
| Joe Velky, DTM | 2009-2010 | Listen. Learn. Lead |
| Debra Ledsinger, DTM | 2008-2009 | Experience Excellence! |
| Gary Pettigrew, DTM | 2007-2008* | Let Your Life Speak Through “Toastmasters” |
| Sherri Pulis, DTM | 2006-2007 | Making A Difference..One Toastmaster At A Time |
| Jackie Bates, DTM | 2005-2006 | Sailing To Success |
| Audrey Samora, DTM | 2003-2005 | Share The Vision/ Define Your Character |
| Marjorie Quist, DTM | 2002-2003 | Live Your Passion |
| Bud Toole, ATM-B | 2001-2002 | Experience Success |
| Ruth Maloney, DTM | 2000-2001 | Date To Share |
| Don Johnson, DTM | 1999-2000 | Make a Difference in Your World |
| Barbara Brackette, DTM | 1998-1999* | Yes You Can |
| Roberta Battle, DTM | 1997-1998 | Make it Happen |
| Patty Fong, DTM/PID | 1996-1997 | Whatever it Takes |
| Marvyn Drake, DTM | 1995-1996 | Building Upon Success |
| Ralph Romo, DTM | 1994-1995 | Can Do Attitude |
| Joe Samora, DTM | 1993-1994* | Peak Personal Performance |
| Robert Young, DTM | 1992-1993** | Go For Growth |
| Alan Swanson, DTM | 1991-1992 | Share The Wealth |
| Carol Williams, DTM | 1990-1991 | Inspire Excellence |
| Marilyn Minden, DTM | 1989-1990** | Success Through Teamwork |
| Beth Mora, DTM | 1988-1989 | Putting It All Together For You |
| Lloyd Gavin, DTM/PID | 1987-1988* | We Are Achievers |
| Herb Long, DTM | 1986-1987* | Keeping The Spirit Alive |
| Renate Daniels, DTM/PID | 1985-1986** | Use the Power of Toasmtasters |
| Paul Flanagan, DTM | 1984-1985* | Committee |
| Mike Denny, DTM | 1983-1984* | TEAM: Together Everyone Accomplistes More |
| Ellis Hirst, DTM | 1982-1983* | |
| Arne Sampe, DTM | 1981-1982* | Plan to Participate-Teamwork Builds Success |
| Herb Yarbrough, DTM | 1980-1981* | Belong, Participate and Share |
| Beverly Sinelio, DTM | 1979-1980* | Succeed! |
| Marcia Peters (Sydor), DTM/PID | 1978-1979* | Success Is A City In The State of Mind, Together We Shall Succeed |
| John Sinelio, DTM | 1977-1978* | We’ll Be Great, ’77-’78 |
| Earl Keck, DTM | 1976-1977* | We Can Make It Happen |
| Arun Sen, DTM/PID | 1975-1976* | Let’s Do It Together |
| Kenneth Thiemann, ATM? | 1974-1975 | 15% More Is Better |
| Nirmal (Charlie) Cheema, DTM | 1973-1974 | Each One-Reach One |
| Phillip Cooke, DTM | 1972-1973 | |
| Jack Hartman, DTM/PID | 1971-1972 | Training-Teamwork |
| Ken Peters, DTM | 1970-1971* | Back To Basics-Keep it Simple Tools |
| Klayton Nelson | 1969-1970 | G-R-O-W |
| James Hansen | 1968-1969 | |
| Floyd T. Brown | 1967-1968 | Serve and Grown-With Pride |
| Lehel deKrivatsy | 1966-1967 | |
| James Hart | 1965-1966 | |
| Kenneth A. Olds | 1964-1965 | |
| Robert L. Nations | 1963-1964 | |
| Albert Burlingame, PID | 1962-1963 | |
| Arley Howsden | 1961-1962 | |
| A. Carter McClure | 1960-1961 | |
| Raymond H. Grady | 1959-1960 | |
| William F. Orrick | 1958-1959 | |
| John Holt | 1957-1958 | |
| Elmo Cornelison | 1956-1957 | |
| Martin Dreyfuss | 1955-1956 | |
| Robert A. Moore, PID | 1954-1955 | |
| Edward F. Trau | 1952-1954 |