As each man in MDI knows, the opportunities for leadership create ever-changing roles. To keep men in the know, here are the baseball cards (basic information) on the new leaders in our organization. For a full list of leaders see the section Your Organization.
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
MARC PRESTERA
- Member of the Southwest Region, San Diego Men’s Division, Team Phalanx
- Born in Orange CA on 8/4/61
- Married to Wendy Prestera (formerly Wendy Pearson) we have been married for 18 months! I have a 31 year old son (Dominic), who is married to a wonderful woman (Kat), and they have an 11 month old daughter (Gwen). So yes I’m a grandpa!
- Real Estate Broker/Owner of Prestera Real Estate, Inc. I’ve been practicing real estate in San Diego for 31 years
- Current MDI Position – RC Southwest Region, Completed DC of San Diego Men’s Division, Completed Point Program Manager of San Diego Men’s Division, Point Man for at least 6 cycles, Completed Division Core Team Member holding various positions under the following DC’s of San Diego Men’s Division – Holland, Peisner, Rutledge, Ellis (fired from this job!).
- 3 Words on how I’ll screw it up: “All ways possible!”
- 3 Words on how I’ll positively change the men: “Relationship, Standards, Purpose”
Ian Kennard
- Region/Division: Eastern Canada Region, Western Front Division
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario. Currently living in London, Ontario (halfway between Toronto and Detroit).
- Essentials: 53 years old. Separated. In current relationship for 12 years. 22-year-old son who is on my men’s team. Sterling Men’s Weekend June 2002, Legacy Discovery February 2004
- Occupation: Restaurateur/Caterer, Owner Willie’s Café for 20 years
- MDI Position: Regional Coordinator, Eastern Canada Region
- 3 words how I’ll screw this up: Ego, Fear, Self-doubt
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Courage, Commitment, Excellence
Craig Jones
- Region/ Division: New England/Backbone
- Birthplace: Washington, DC
- Essentials: Married 20 years (second marriage), three children (from first marriage)
- Occupation: Fromager at Whole Foods Market; Certified Chi Running Instructor
- Position: Regional Coordinator, New England Region
- 3 Words how I’ll screw it up: Waiting too long
- 3 words how I’ll positively change the men: Be authentically me
Bart Vance
- Region/ Division: Eastern Canadian Region / Abnaki Division
- Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario
- Essentials: Single, and Favorite Uncle to over 20 Nieces, Nephews & God-Children
- Occupation: Supervisor – Manufacturing
- MDI Position: Regional Coordinator, ECR
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: I stop caring
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Lead by Example
Guy Prandstatter
- Region/ Division: Mid-Atlantic
- Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey
- Essentials: Married, 2 small children Logan 2 and Imagine 1, 19 year old son Zen
- Occupation: Tattoo Artist, Songwriter, Musician, Author, Speaker, Teacher and Mentor
- MDI Position: Regional Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Ego before Commitment
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Love, Power and Inspiration
MDI INTERNATIONAL CORE TEAM
Stan Snow
- Region/Division: New England/Sons of Maine
- Birthplace: New Haven, CT
- Essentials: Divorced, two children: Erica, 26 and Tyler, 23
- Occupation: Sales and Marketing
- MDI Position: President
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Every way imaginable
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Ruthless compassion, Possibility
Geoff Tomlinson
- Region/ Division: Eastern Canada, Western Front
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
- Essentials: Separated for 5 years. Custody of both children (although my daughter is now 18, son is 13). My ex-wife lives in my basement as a tenant. I’m engaged to be married.
- Occupation: Financial Planner
- MDI Position: VP of Operations
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: commitment to my way (OK 4 words)
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Care, excellence, passion
Benjamin Estes
- Region/ Division: Western Region/Razor’s Edge
- Birthplace: Auburn, California
- Essentials: Married (Felita); 3 kids & 2 Step-kids (Jon-25 / Aron-24 / Charles-20 / Allison-17 / Taylor-16)
- Occupation: Estimator – Consultant
- MDI Position: VP of Training
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Doing it alone
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Get everyone involved
Denis Moreau
- Region/ Division: New England Region / Sons of Maine
- Birthplace: Lewiston, Maine
- Essentials: Married for 14 ½ years to my wife Lori, 2 daughters ages 10 and 11
- Occupation: Electrical Engineer
- MDI Position: Vice President of Technology
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Not ask for enough help
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Accountability and Responsibility
Jason Crazy Bear Tircuit Campos-Keck
- Region/ Division: Southeast Region, Dog Soldiers Mens Division
- Birthplace: Chicago, Ill.
- Essentials: Married and Father 2 young Men ages 15 and 11.
- Occupation: Home Depot sales associate
- MDI Position: VP of Outreach (Growth and Enrollment)
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Do-it-alone, Look-good, Ego-maniac
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: inspiration, vulnerability, commitment
Jack Lupone
- Region/ Division: Southwest Region/ San Diego Men’s Division
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
- Essentials: Married, 6 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grand children, living in Oceanside, California
- Occupation: Technical Solutions Architect, Mcroberts Security Technologies
- MDI Position: Vice President of Team Development
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Do it alone
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Commitment, Perseverance, Passion
Craig Lange
- Region/ Division: New England/Mountain Warriors
- Birthplace: Flushing, Queens, New York, USA
- Essentials: Married, 3 sons
- Occupation: Molecular Biologist currently working as Adjunct Professor
- Position: Vice President of Internal Communications
- 3 words how I’ll screw it up: Time-management, Missed deadlines
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Compassion, Mindful Communication
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Randall Listman
- Region/Division: Western/Sequoia
- Birthplace: Corona, California
- Essentials: Married, 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren
- Occupation: Retired Power Plant Operator, Writer/ Weight Loss Counselor
- Position: MDI Board of Directors, Western Region/ Western Region Mentor
- 3 words how I’ll screw this up: Not in Relationship
- 3 words how I’ll positively impact the men: Intention, Commitment, Vision
Bill Oakes
- Region/ Division: Southwest/San Diego
- Birthplace: Schenectady, New York, USA
- Essentials: Married, 2 sons
- Occupation: Engineer
- Position: Secretary, Board of Directors & Southwest Region Representative
- 3 Words how I’ll screw it up: Disengage on occasion
- 3 words how I’ll positively change the men: Caring, thoughtfulness, challenge
Greg Aldrich
- Region/ Division: New England
- Birthplace: Champagn, IL
- Essentials: Married
- Occupation: Marketing
- Position: New England Region Representative – Board of Directors
- 3 Words how I’ll screw it up: Loose Focus
- 3 words how I’ll positively change the men: Passion, Heart, Commitment