Susan Marino
Dr. Susan Marino is an executive leader with 20+ years of experience utilizing performance consulting protocols and high-impact learning systems to build and/or re-invigorate high-impact organizations to achieve their goals. She has proven success translating complex organizational challenges into measurable outcomes by designing systems that help people and organizations learn, grow, and perform at increasingly […]
Kenneth Sours
My name is Kenneth Sours. I joined Toastmasters in 2011. During my time there I have served in several officer roles Sergeant at Arms.
Patrick Olson
Patrick Olson joined Toastmasters in 2010. At the time, he was in college and sure whatever job he did, developing his public speaking skills would be useful. He stays in Toastmasters to help others, to continue to develop his skills, and to keep his skills sharp. Patrick has seen in the past how much one’s […]
Eric Seling
My name is Eric Seling. I joined Toastmasters Caterpillar Employees Club in 2018. During my time there I have served in several officer roles, including President, Vice President of Communications, and Sergeant at Arms.
Bertha Murillo
Bertha Murillo, currently VP of Membership of Los Oradores Toastmasters in Des Moines, Iowa, has been a member of Toastmasters since 1988. First as a member of the Executive club. Then in 1990, together with Salvador Salgado and Enrique Peña, founded and chartered Los Oradores, the first bilingual club in Iowa where members can improve […]
Donna Gerig
Donna Gerig has been a Toastmasters member since 2012, beginning with a corporate club at her workplace, State Farm. She is currently a member of the Delightful Greeters Advanced Club, which she joined in 2014, and she’s served in multiple leadership roles at the club, area, and district levels. Donna lives in Bloomington and enjoys […]
Sherri DeLeonardis
Sherri DeLeonardis has been a Toastmaster since February of 2001. She joined to meet people in a department she was interested in joining at State Farm, but has stayed for the relationships she has made with her fellow Toastmasters. She earned her first DTM in 2009 and is close to completing her second one. She […]
Colleen Lange
Colleen Lange has been a Toastmaster since 1995 and is currently serving as VP-Education in the Prairie Voices Toastmasters club in Des Moines. Over the years she has served in most club officer roles multiple times as well as Area Director in 2024-2025. She originally joined Toastmasters to improve her impromptu speaking and found so much […]
Dr. Shantay Wakefield Tigner
Dr. Shantay Wakefield Tigner joined Toastmasters in 2018 and is passionate about developing leaders, fostering meaningful connections, and empowering others to communicate with confidence and purpose. She currently serves as Club President of the St. Clair 496 Toastmasters Club and Area Director for Area 36, creating engaging, supportive environments where members can grow as communicators […]
Jason Heissler
Jason Heissler, DTM, has enjoyed being a Toastmaster for more than 30 years. He’s been an active member over this time serving his clubs and the District in many leadership capacities including District Finance Manager, Division Director, TLI Dean, and current Area 32 Director in District 211. He is a member of Sunrise Speakers and […]
Arun Menon
Arun Menon has been a proud member of Lincoln-Way Toastmasters since May 2012. Throughout his Toastmasters journey, he has served in several club leadership roles, including Vice President Public Relations, Treasurer and Vice President Education for two terms each. He has also earned the Competent Communicator (CC), Competent Leader (CL) and Advanced Leader Bronze (ALB) […]
John Guthrie
John M Guthrie, currently club president of 1100 Toastmasters in Des Moines, Iowa, has been a member of Toastmasters since 2024. Professionally, he is a managing trial attorney with 24 years of experience representing clients, directing litigation teams, and negotiating complex resolutions across several states. While he has tried dozens of cases before courts and […]