Anne Warth

Anne Warth is excited to step into the role of Division B Director! She has been a Toastmaster since 2014 when she was in the middle of a 28-year career in marketing, pricing and recruiting at Caterpillar. While she was experienced public speaker since the beginning of her career, she always sought feedback to improve. A manager […]

Christina Evans, DTM

Would you believe I attended my first toastmaster meeting because of an elevator speech? It’s true. I was leaving work at State Farm and a co-worker who was also a toastmaster told me she was on her way to a speech contest. I followed her and became hooked. I joined toastmasters that Spring of 2009. […]

Leigh Kottwitz

Leigh Kottwitz, DTM has a been a Toastmaster for more than 20 years and is a member of the Downtown Toastmasters Club in Columbia, Missouri. Leigh believes that Toastmasters does not just help build communication and leadership skills, it is a source of endless learning and rich friendships. Leigh earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s […]

Mathew Kanour

Mathew Kanour, Past District Director, joined Hy-Vee Corporate Toastmasters, formerly of District 19, in August 2018 and has been a member of three clubs, serving as Vice President of Education at his home club of Capital City Advanced Presenters in Des Moines. He has served as Area Director, Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, and as all […]

Jim Zboran

Jim Zboran brings a passion for leadership development and personal growth to his role as Division A Director for 2025–2026. As a dedicated Toastmaster and committed coach, he has served in key roles including Vice President Education and Vice President Membership for Ozark Orators in Rolla, Missouri, helping the club more than double its membership […]