DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM 2024-2025

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James Gable, DTM

District Director

The District Director administers and oversees the District’s day-to-day operations, finances, human resources, and contracts.

Ruth Prentice, DTM

Program Quality Director

The Program Quality Director (PQD) is responsible for all aspects of education and training within the District. This includes supporting quality club programming efforts, promoting the Distinguished Club Program, and planning, organizing, and executing the District conference. Additionally, the PQD promotes and supports club quality and member retention.

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Kimberly Angell, TC5

Club Growth Director

The Club Growth Director (CGD) is responsible for all aspects of the District’s marketing, club-building, and club-retention efforts. This includes defining an overall marketing strategy for the District, developing outreach and retention efforts with existing community and corporate clubs, and penetrating new markets. Additionally, the CGD supports challenged clubs and helps them to become Distinguished.

Ann Hill, DTM

Immediate Past District Director/DLC Chair

Michael Yehle, DL3

District Finance Manager

Deborah Horowitz, DTM

Administration Manager

Mary Hoftiezer, PM5

Public Relations Manager

Keith Horowitz

Recognition Chair

Meet Your Division Directors

Irene Valenzuela

Denver Division Director

Anoop Kumar Bhojraj

Eastern Division Director

Terry Ploski, DTM

Foothills Division Director

Greg Howell

Metro Division Director

Reena McCoy

Northern Division Director

Chad Manifold

Southern Division Director

Tom Wendling

Urban Division Director

Area Director First Name Last Name
Area D1 Karen Hester
Area D2
Area D3 Marisol Lozano Roman
Area D4 Erick Whittier

2024-2025 Eastern Division Area Directors

Area Director First Name Last Name
Area E1 Diana Hutchinson, DTM
Area E2 Krispin Andersen
Area E3 Dana Perry Martin

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