District 16 Profiles

My mother always said I would talk to a turnip, and if I thought the turnip would talk back, I probably would.  I never had a problem talking to or in front of people, I just never knew when to STOP!

A Toastmaster since 2015

Charles Redmon is a motivational speaker, writer, and storyteller.  He has worked in retail, service, and laboratory environments.  He's translated and interpreted back and forth between engineers, salespeople, business owners, and normal people.  Since joining Toastmasters in 2011, he's spoken on a variety of topics, such as personal development, technology, values, and depression in both secular and non-secular settings.

I am just a guy who likes to see others succeed. I have worked in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. I have a intelligent and beautiful wife along with a sneaky strategic daughter. I also have two cats.

As a Training and Development Consultant and Contract Trainer, Walt Hansmann designs and delivers training and development solutions to meet business needs. He helps organizations solve employee development needs by aligning training solutions to their business requirements.

Joined Toastmasters to develop Public Speaking and Leadership Skills. Developed skills to direct meetings, hold team members accountable, and gain collaboration across multiple backgrounds.  Built successful Toastmaster Officer teams to delegate authority as needed.  Led club officers to become experts in their area of service, i.e. Sargent at Arms, Educational Vice-President, Vice-President of membership. I have mentored numerous new Toastmasters to ensure they developed  the skills needed to successfully speak and lead in public

Education:  North Salem High, Salem, Oregon 1973; University of Oklahoma Bachelors of Business Administration Major in Accounting 1978; University of Oklahoma College of Law, Juris Doctorate 1985; Charter member of Distinguished Toastmasters and Boomer Nooners.  Current member of Distinguished Toastmasters and Boomer Storytellers; received Presidents Distinguished Award as Area Governor; Toastmaster of the Year for Distinguished Toastmasters 2017/2018; Toastmaster of the Year for Area K-3 2017/2018; second place in the District 16 International Speech Contest in 2009; earned the highest award in Toastmasters, DTM, in 5 1/2 years

Writer, editor, project manager, wife, mother, grandmother and avid Toastmaster

There is not a lot to know about me.