District Leaders
List of the District leaders names and responsibilities, Division maps and link to clubs.
District Executive DEC Committee
Roles and Respsonibility
District Director
Leslie Benfield, DTM
As the District Director, I am responsible for directly overseeing and managing the District’s day-to-day operations, finances, and human resources.
Program Quality Director
Mark Blackmore
Club Growth Director
Heather Drakes, DTM
As the Club Growth Director, I am responsible for 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. Additionally, I support challenged clubs and help them to become Distinguished.
Public Relations Manager
Ryan Roach
As the Public Relations Manager, I am 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, I work to increase awareness of Toastmasters through all available media.
Administration Manager
Diane Paton-Sutherland, DTM
As the Administration Manager, I am responsible for maintaining the historical records of the District, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of District business.
Finance Manager
Jayrani Bungsy
As the Finance Manager, I am 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.
Immediate Past District Director
Iona Rodricks, DTM IPDD
As the Immediate Past District Director I provid counsel and guidance to District leaders and plan, direct, and organize 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.
Logistics Manager
David Bethune
As the Administration Manager, I am responsible for maintaining the historical records of the District, recording and distributing meeting minutes, and otherwise maintaining accurate, timely records of District business.
Parliamentarian
Eva Britton, DTM
As the Parliamentarian I assist the District Director with planning and conducting District meetings. Responsibilities of the parliamentarian include interpreting Toastmasters bylaws and policies, reviewing District operating procedures as requested by the District Director, and ensuring all meetings follow proper protocol.
