Joseph "Joe" Preston, of Dewey, Arizona, USA, was elected president
of Lions Clubs International at the association's 97th International
Convention held in Toronto, Canada, July 4 through 8, 2014.
President
Preston is temporarily retired from the automotive industry. He has
over 30 years of experience as a fleet sales manager, and was
consistently recognized by Ford Motor Company for excellence in customer
satisfaction, sales and product knowledge.
A member of the
Bradshaw Mountain of Dewey-Humboldt Lions Club, President Preston has
been a Lion since 1974. He has held many offices in the association,
including club president, zone chairperson, district governor, council
chairperson and chairperson of district leadership development, Lions
Quest and MERL for the state of Arizona. He was host chairperson of the
1994 International Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, chairperson of the
2003 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, and a national/multinational
coordinator for Campaign SightFirst II.
In recognition of his
service to the association, President Preston has received numerous
awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% District
Governor Award, the Senior Builder Key Award, Life Membership in the
association, nine International President's Awards and the Ambassador of
Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its
members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
President
Preston was recognized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency for his work
as a Lion to prevent drug use and abuse among youth. President
Preston and his wife, Joni, also a Lion and a Progressive Melvin Jones
Fellow, have two sons, one daughter and seven grandsons.
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