DISTRICT 201 • OUR LEADERS
District Executive Committee
2026–2027 · Serving our clubs and members
Meet the District Executive Committee and learn how its members support District 201.
The District Executive Committee (DEC) ensures that the District and its leaders are working toward the achievement of the District mission. It provides oversight and direction for all District operations and success, throughout the program year, to enhance the quality of the member experience.
The DEC includes the District Director, Program Quality Director, Club Growth Director, District Public Relations Manager, District Administration Manager, District Finance Manager, Division Directors, Area Directors, and Immediate Past District Director. (These roles receive leadership credit toward the Distinguished Toastmaster Award.)
The Committee reviews progress toward the District Success Plan, including supporting club growth and membership goals, and promoting education and training, and works to connect District goals with the needs of clubs and members. They also help strengthen communication among District leaders so that club, Area, Division, and District efforts remain aligned.
The DEC meets monthly to conduct District business, review progress toward goals, provide updates, and coordinate the work needed to support District 201 clubs and members. Other than the Committee, only individuals who are invited by the District Director may attend DEC meetings. In order to conduct business at these meetings, a quorum is required. The committee is subject to the direction and approval of the District Council.
Donna Robinson, DTM
District Director
Ana Lopez, DTM
Program Quality Director
Carol Otters, DTM
Club Growth Director
Frank Barrigan, PM5
Public Relations Manager
Joyce Howard, DTM
Administration Manager
Varoth Changthong, LD5
Finance Manager
Shawnté Marie Howard, DTM
Immediate Past
District 1 Director
John Murray, DTM
Immediate Past
District 52 Director
Angel Larena, DTM
Immediate Past
District 100 Director
Division A
Leann Levine, DTM
Division A Director
Lindsay Miles
Area A1 Director
Cynthia Griffin, ALB
Area A2 Director
Adam Zacks, MS5
Area A3 Director
Anna Ziss Patton, DTM
Area A4 Director
Brenda Gavin, PM5
Area A5 Director
Mark Lawrence Lopez, PM3
Area A6 Director
Division B
Pamela Garcia, MS4
Division B Director
John Meinert, PM5
Area B1 Director
David Kitchen, DTM
Area B2 Director
Arthur Saldierra
Area B3 Director
Lucas Stidham, DTM
Area B4 Director
TBD
Area B5 Director
Division C
Robin Cash, DTM
Division C Director
Art Sanabria, PM5
Area C1 Director
Marilyn Yokota
Area C2 Director
Daniel Andrade, DL4
Area C3 Director
Beverly Newton, TC5
Area C4 Director
Margaret Sewell, DTM
Area C5 Director
Division D
Emily Dixon, PM4
Division D Director
Elaine Roberts, DTM
Area D1 Director
Caydene Monk, PM4
Area D2 Director
Joyce Randall, DTM
Area D3 Director
Carol Ross-Burnett Penn, DTM
Area D4 Director
Valerie Thrash, DTM
Area D5 Director
Division E
Ann Guintivano, DTM
Division E Director
Paul Pinon, EC4
Area E1 Director
Damon Melfi, EC3
Area E2 Director
Jessica Regalado, PM3
Area E3 Director
Everette Williams, DTM
Area E4 Director
Division F
Alejandro Diaz, LD2
Division F Director
John Graham, DTM
Area F1 Director
Juan Gonzalez, LD5
Area F2 Director
George Cobb, DL3
Area F3 Director
Samantha Aviles, PM1
Area F4 Director
Fran Fomai, PM5
Area F5 Director
Additional Leadership Roles
The District Director can appoint additional leaders to fill critical roles and responsibilities. These roles are not part of the District Executive Committee, nor receive leadership credit.
Jimmy Tsai
Logistics Manager
Patti Titus, DTM Parliamentarian
Brad Stauffer, DTM, PRA
Webmaster
Rickea Bacon
District Tech Chair
Keith Jackson,
DTM, PDD
District Leadership Committee Chair
Diane Markham, DTM, PDD
District Advisory Committee Chair