Media Contact: Dennis Olson 949-858-8255 ext 323 dolson@toastmasters.org Toastmasters members elect Magnus Jansson to International Board Indianapolis resident becomes new director of 300,000-member global organization RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Aug 17, 2015 — Magnus Jansson, of Indianapolis, Ind., has been elected to the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization devoted to teaching skills in communication and leadership Jansson was elected to the 2015-2017 two-year term at the organization’s 84th annual International Convention, held Aug 12-15 in Las Vegas, Nevada As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Jansson is a “working ambassador” for the organization He works with the Board to develop and support the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission As a project engineer for Nestle USA for the last four years, Jansson manages capital investments from approximately $20 thousand to $30 million Jansson specializes in project management, formulating solutions based on strategic directions A former engineering manager, he formulated sustainability and growth strategies for the organizations where he worked, and in 10 years he built a respected engineering team from the ground up While studying at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, Jansson earned a master of business administration degree, and continued his education to obtain a master certificate in project management from the University of Colorado He was certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute and earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt through Purdue University He served four years on the board for the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, an organization that focuses on inner-city poverty in Indianapolis A Toastmaster for eight years, Jansson is a member of three clubs, including his home club, Greenwood Woodman Toastmasters in Indianapolis, which he joined in 2007 He has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation—the highest level of achievement in the organization Jansson says, “Toastmasters is an organization that helps me practice and define my communication and leadership philosophies and skills As a leader, the organization is fundamental for my continuous growth.” About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization's membership exceeds 332,000 in more than 15,400 clubs in 135 countries Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds Media Contact: Dennis Olson 949-858-8255 ext 323 dolson@toastmasters.org become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter ### ... ext 323 dolson @toastmasters. org become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www .toastmasters. org Follow @Toastmasters