Keynote: Pat Johnson, DTM, President

Toastmasters International

Pat Johnson, DTM, has been a manager and leader in corporate, government, not-for-profit and self-employed business worlds for more than 25 years. She is experienced in strategic and financial planning as well as writing and revising policies and procedures. Her experience includes executive coaching for communication, conflict and change in the corporate world.

A Toastmaster since 1983, Johnson credits Toastmasters with improving her life. “TI has provided me with an opportunity and laboratory where I was encouraged to discover who I was, who and what I wanted to become, what I was capable of, surrounded by supportive colleagues. I’m a better community member, parent, employee, leader, friend and manager because of what I have learned."

Keynote: Steve Stegeman Chief Executive Officer

American Red Cross Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region

Steve has served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Pacific Northwest Region since June of 2008. He has been an employee of the American Red Cross since 1999 holding various finance, planning and strategy development positions at the national headquarters and in the field. Steve relocated to Portland, Oregon in 2006 to serve as the Senior Director, Business Planning for the Western Frontier Division (providing finance and planning support for Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho and Montana operations.)

Steve received his BS in Business from Miami University and his Master of Business Administration from Xavier University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA.) Steve lives in Southeast Portland with spouse Julie.