For Senior Vice President:
Gary Schmidt, DTM
Home Club/District: Clackamas Stepping Stones 3697-7
Job Title/Employer: Field Representative
U.S. Senator Gordon Smith
Relevant Work Experience: Gary says working in public service as a field office manager, speechwriter, constituent service coordinator, economic development coordinator, and field representative for two U.S. Senators demonstrates his experience delivering superb customer service, hearing and addressing the needs of constituents, and engaging in creative and strategic thinking. This background will allow him to help lead our organization to future growth and success.
Education: B.A., Political Science; M.A., Public Administration.
Hobbies and Interests: Reading; music; movies; politics.
Volunteer Experience: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards; American Red Cross; Oregon Public Broadcasting; Classroom Law Project; member of the Governor of Oregon’s commission to develop a Children’s Agenda; Chairman of the Communications Board at Lewis & Clark College.
Honors/Recognition Inside Toastmasters: Select Distinguished Club President; Distinguished Area Governor; President’s Distinguished Division Governor; District Outstanding Area Governor; District Outstanding Toastmaster; Excellence in Education and Training Award.
Honors/Recognition Outside Toastmasters: Appreciation awards from local non-profit organizations; nationally recognized political volunteer; published author.
Qualifications for Service: Gary says his increasingly responsible management and leadership roles in numerous settings, including government service, political campaigns, for-profit and non-profit organizations, gives him the perspective, experience, and vision to lead our organization to a strong and bright future.
Personal Information: Gary resides in Clackamas, Oregon
Contact Information: Email: gschmidt70@hotmail.com