Toby Spoon

Toby Spoon was first exposed to AMIGOS as a 12-year-old.  His parents were missionaries in an area of Guatemala where AMIGOS had chosen to work. Right then and there, he decided he wanted to be an Amigo when he grew up. A few years later, he became a volunteer. Toby ultimately participated in AMIGOS for 5 years in various capacities, both in Latin America, ultimately as Country Director in Ecuador, and also later in the international office in the U.S.. 

Toby credits his AMIGOS experience with giving him all of the important tools he has used throughout his adult life and career. The combination of cross-cultural experience, leadership opportunities, and the need to overcome significant challenges later helped him excel in various areas of responsibility. He spent 35 years working for a manufacturing company, TECMA, ultimately as Executive VP, working in Mexico managing all Mexico in-country issues for 95 clients, who collectively employed 17,000 employees. 

Toby has remained a strong believer in the AMIGOS organization and its impact, and he currently serves as Chairman of the AMIGOS Board of Directors.