Ken Spears

Candidate’s office: Program Quality Director

Toastmasters member since:  2014

Education:

university of california, irvine: history, social ecology
court of master sommeliers
wine and spirits education trust

Toastmasters offices held and terms of service:

club growth director: june 2023-current
all club officer positions-2015-present-
area director 2021-2022
club growth director 2020-2021
division director 2017-2018
area directior 2016-2017

Toastmasters honors and recognition:

multiple dtms
toastmaster of the year 2021-2022
president’s distinguished division director 2018
select distinguished area director 2017

Relevant work experience and how it relates to Toastmasters and your role as a District leader:

small business owner
toastmasters experience to help plan events
toastmasters experience to help sales and lead sales team

What experience do you have in strategic planning?

I have been involved in district planning, division planning, event planning including LACE/TLI, district conferences and many events/seminars

What experience do you have in the area of finance?

I am more than capable of adhering to a budget as well as defining what that budget should be

What experience do you have in developing procedures?

worked to translate officer training to online as well as the district conference. i set procedures in my business. I have helped define officer training for the district.

What lessons did you learn from previous leadership positions?

that it takes a strong sesnse of leadership to translate a vision to a group of absolutely necessary volunteers

Why do you want to serve as a District leader?

I want to be a part of change and education for members of the founders district

In your opinion, what are the District mission’s major objectives and how would you work to achieve them?

to build new clubs, but this position is more about having an incredible club experience

Additional information about yourself:

I am a highly motivated, well educated visionary leader. I expect to do things and get results.