District 78 Executive

District Governor

Michele lives in Bismarck, ND and is the Quality Assurance Director for Workforce Safety & Insurance which is the workers compensation carrier for the state of North Dakota.

Michele joined Toastmasters in January 2004 when she became a charter member of the Centurion Club. Her main reasons for joining Toastmasters were to improve her impromptu speaking skills and for the networking opportunities Toastmasters had to offer. She quickly learned that Toastmasters is also extremely helpful in honing one’s leadership skills.

She currently holds the position of Sgt @ Arms in her club and has held all offices except VP Public Relations and VP Membership. In the District she has held the positions of Area Governor (05-06), Division Governor (06-07), District Treasurer in 2007-2008, Lt. Governor Marketing in 2008-2009 and as Lt. Governor of Education & Training last year. Michele received the Division Governor of the Year for 2006-2007.

Michele enjoys spending time with family & friends. In her spare time (what is that?) she also enjoys doing things that keep her moving; aerobics, lifting weights, riding bike, taking walks, playing golf. She says she has a hard time just sitting still to watch TV or a movie, however she can sit for hours if she is reading a good book.

Lt. Governor Education & Training

Jim Ronning, DTM

Lt. Governor Marketing

Carol Ann Buffington, ACS/CL

Carol Ann lives in Billings, MT with her husband Don and their beautiful, much loved English Bulldog Maggie B. Winkled. Carol Ann is employed at United Properties a company that owns and manages several office buildings including First Interstate Bank Building in downtown Billings. Carol Ann joined Toastmasters in 2002 to improve her leadership skills as she was about to become the President of the Billings Chapter of American Business Women Organization. Toastmasters were instrumental in making this role a success. She belongs to Boothill, Tower and the Advanced Club Skills as well as serves as a Club Coach for Club Med. Carol Ann enjoys family, friends, and travel. She is looking forward to the upcoming year and having the opportunity to meet more Toastmasters from District 78 and around the world.

Editor Newsletter

Erin Huntimer

Web Master

Bonnie Steiner ATMG/CL

Immediate Past District Governor

Brian Logsdon, DTM

Brian lives in Great Falls, Montana – Big Sky country! Working for Sletten Construction as a Project Manager, he sometimes travels to Las Vegas, where he will visit TM Clubs, there. A member of three Great Falls TM clubs, and also of Skills Club, Brian can complete an extra “CC” manual fairly quickly!

Brian began his Toastmaster journey in November of 2002. He started a new club in June 2004, after just completing his CTM. From there, the path has been a fast one, receiving Area Governor of the Year (06-07) and jumping on the TRIO the following year.

Brian likes golfing, although he never got very good at it, writing short stories, and the occasional good book. And, of course, laughing. Brian’s quick (loud) laugh is easily recognizable – people may forget his name, but never his laugh!

Public Relations Officer
Rich Garman, CC/CL

Treasurer

Marlene Anderson, ACS/CL

Secretary

Marie Faris, ACG/CL

District 78 Executive

District Governor

Brian Logsdon, DTM

Public Relations Officer Rich Garman, CC/CL

Public Relations Officer
Rich Garman, CC/CL