PRESIDENT

Kelly currently resides in Maple Grove and works in Marketing for Len Busch Roses. She is a 2019 graduate of the University of St. Thomas where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication. She grew up in Fridley, where she attended Fridley Senior High School and was a member of the Fridley Tiger Dance Team for 6 years. During her 6 years on the team, she was a varsity member for 5 years, was voted captain her junior and senior years, and also received the All-Conference award her senior year. After graduating high school, Kelly knew she wanted to stay involved within the Minnesota dance team community. She has now been a member of JAM since 2015, and is excited to continue her involvement as President of the Core Group! 

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Annie resides in Grey Eagle alongside her boyfriend, two children, and two furry companions. Her professional role as the Human Resources Director for the City of Little Falls keeps her engaged and challenged. Annie has been involved with JAM since 2017, where her passion for dance has flourished. Her journey with dance began at the age of two and persisted through her college years at Bemidji State University. For over a decade, Annie lent her expertise as a coach in high school dance programs, making impactful contributions to Bemidji, Tartan, and Mounds View schools. Now, as a valued member of the Core Group, she finds fulfillment in giving back to the dance community that shaped her.

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Tara lives in Mound with her husband, 1 son, and 1 fur baby. She currently works as a Trust Administrator for a local regional bank. Tara has been a member of JAM since 2009. Growing up, she spent her years dancing at Kay Marie and Carols studio before joining the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Dance tTeam in high school. Tara went on to dance for Marquette University as well as for an NBA team for 3 years in college. Tara is excited to be on the Core group and give back to the sport she loves so much.

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Emily currently lives in Edina and is a Social Media Marketing Manager and YouTube Editor in the beauty industry. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019, where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Emily grew up in Apple Valley, MN where she trained at Studio 4 Dance before joining the Eastview Lightning Dance Team. She was a 4-year Varsity member, earned 4 State Championships, served as senior captain, and received the All-Conference, All-Tournament, and All-State awards. After graduating college and moving back to MN, Emily decided she wanted to re-join the dance community and give back to the sport. She joined JAM in 2019 and is excited to be part of the JAM Core Group!

MEMBER SCHEDULER

Angela lives in Rosemount with her son who is currently in college at UW-La Crosse. She is a Senior Healthcare Reporting Analyst for a physician group in Stillwater. She was a member of the Holy Angels Starliners and captain her senior year. Angela has been an official with JAM since 2004 and is very excited to be a member of the Core Group for the organization that is dedicated to preserving the sport of dance in Minnesota high schools!

HOST SCHOOL LIAISON

Allie lives in Rosemount with her husband, 2 kids, and chocolate lab. She currently works in Human Resources as a Talent Management System Administrator for an Architecture and Engineering firm. Allie grew up in Northfield and was a 4 year member of her high school dance team. She has been a member of JAM since 2001, and is excited to join the Core Group!