Denise Miller (Co-Chair)
Denise Miller 53, has lived in Anderson all her life, she was a 2017 participant of DLTS. Denise wanted to give back and join the Committee to help with this wonderful event. She is co-owner with husband Tim of Miller’s Cabinetry Design and works at Gray’s Design Studio in Anderson and fitness instructor at Anderson YMCA. This is Denise's 2nd year co-chairing the Dancing Like the Stars Committee.
Denise Miller 53, has lived in Anderson all her life, she was a 2017 participant of DLTS. Denise wanted to give back and join the Committee to help with this wonderful event. She is co-owner with husband Tim of Miller’s Cabinetry Design and works at Gray’s Design Studio in Anderson and fitness instructor at Anderson YMCA. This is Denise's 2nd year co-chairing the Dancing Like the Stars Committee.
Taffanie McGhee (Co-Chair)
Taffanie McGhee 47, is an Anderson native, hair and eye fashion artist. This is her third year with Dancing like the Stars and her 2nd year co-chairing the event. "I wanted to give back and join the Committee to help with this wonderful event." Taffanie has been in employed with the State of Indiana Department of Child Services for seven years and is a fitness instructor at Anderson YMCA. One of her passions is serving her community, she has coordinated several fund raisers and church community events.
Taffanie McGhee 47, is an Anderson native, hair and eye fashion artist. This is her third year with Dancing like the Stars and her 2nd year co-chairing the event. "I wanted to give back and join the Committee to help with this wonderful event." Taffanie has been in employed with the State of Indiana Department of Child Services for seven years and is a fitness instructor at Anderson YMCA. One of her passions is serving her community, she has coordinated several fund raisers and church community events.
Kay Anderson
For as long as she can remember, dancing has been apart of Kay’s life. She started when she was four years old dancing with Miss Ann Harmeson and continued as her assistant during her high school years. With the reopening of the historic Paramount Theatre in 1995, she initiated the ballroom dance instruction and coordinated the dance program. She has assisted with the dance instruction for 25 years and has been involved with various fundraising events including the Dancing Like the Stars, of which she founded.
Her career also included teaching in the public schools for 34 years.
She is currently involved with the 12th annual Dancing Like the Stars fundraising event for the Paramount Theatre Center and Ballroom and is a member of the Board of Directors. She is employed as a floral designer at Ousley’s Harvest Gardens in Alexandria. She is married to Steve Anderson, a retired teacher, and they have two adult children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Kay encourages everyone to CHOOSE TO DANCE.
For as long as she can remember, dancing has been apart of Kay’s life. She started when she was four years old dancing with Miss Ann Harmeson and continued as her assistant during her high school years. With the reopening of the historic Paramount Theatre in 1995, she initiated the ballroom dance instruction and coordinated the dance program. She has assisted with the dance instruction for 25 years and has been involved with various fundraising events including the Dancing Like the Stars, of which she founded.
Her career also included teaching in the public schools for 34 years.
She is currently involved with the 12th annual Dancing Like the Stars fundraising event for the Paramount Theatre Center and Ballroom and is a member of the Board of Directors. She is employed as a floral designer at Ousley’s Harvest Gardens in Alexandria. She is married to Steve Anderson, a retired teacher, and they have two adult children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Kay encourages everyone to CHOOSE TO DANCE.
Kris Lennis
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Bri Vieke
Bri was born, raised, and currently resides in Madison County, Indiana. She studied Health Science at Ball State University and works as a consultant for a pharmaceutical company that specializes in rare disease. Bri is very passionate about the Madison County community. She is a 2016 graduate of the Leadership Academy, serves on the Community Chef’s event committee and volunteers for various service organizations. She is the former vice president and board member serves as Vice President of the Anderson Young Ballet Theatre. Bri was a celebrity dancer in the 2018 Dancing Like the Stars event and is excited to serve on the DLTS committee for the second year. Bri is married to John, who is a deputy on the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and they have a beautiful daughter, Emma.
Bri was born, raised, and currently resides in Madison County, Indiana. She studied Health Science at Ball State University and works as a consultant for a pharmaceutical company that specializes in rare disease. Bri is very passionate about the Madison County community. She is a 2016 graduate of the Leadership Academy, serves on the Community Chef’s event committee and volunteers for various service organizations. She is the former vice president and board member serves as Vice President of the Anderson Young Ballet Theatre. Bri was a celebrity dancer in the 2018 Dancing Like the Stars event and is excited to serve on the DLTS committee for the second year. Bri is married to John, who is a deputy on the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and they have a beautiful daughter, Emma.
Debbie Andis
Deborah Hilderbrand Andis earned her BS and Master Degrees in Choral General Music Education with a minor in Music Therapy and a focus in voice and double bass from Ball State University and was a 4 year member of the “Ball State University Singers”, SAI Professional Music and AOPi Philanthropic Sororities. During her years of teaching, Debbie was the Director of Choral Activities at Highland High School for 14 years where choirs under her direction received top awards at ISSMA, and show choirs consistently placed in the top six groups, earned caption awards, and named grand champions at competitions throughout Indiana and the U.S. She has also served as Choral Director at ACS Middle Schools, and as an Elementary Music Specialist. Debbie served as a contract faculty member of the Ball State University School of Music serving as the Assistant Director of the “Ball State University Singers”.
Debbie enjoys holding workshops with choirs during their show preparation, judging show choir competitions throughout the Midwest, served as music director for Highland Middle School’s Musicals, as well as choreographing for other area schools. She has served as a clinician for the ISU Summer Show Choir Camp, directed the Illinois State Vocal Jazz Ensemble, assisted in forming a new show choir in Bridgeport, WV, judged the WVMEA State Show Choir Finals, and has been featured as guest soloist for the Madison County Director’s Band at the ISSMA State Convention. Her three granddaughters, Hadleigh, Presley, and Amelia are her sparkling pride and joy!
Deborah Hilderbrand Andis earned her BS and Master Degrees in Choral General Music Education with a minor in Music Therapy and a focus in voice and double bass from Ball State University and was a 4 year member of the “Ball State University Singers”, SAI Professional Music and AOPi Philanthropic Sororities. During her years of teaching, Debbie was the Director of Choral Activities at Highland High School for 14 years where choirs under her direction received top awards at ISSMA, and show choirs consistently placed in the top six groups, earned caption awards, and named grand champions at competitions throughout Indiana and the U.S. She has also served as Choral Director at ACS Middle Schools, and as an Elementary Music Specialist. Debbie served as a contract faculty member of the Ball State University School of Music serving as the Assistant Director of the “Ball State University Singers”.
Debbie enjoys holding workshops with choirs during their show preparation, judging show choir competitions throughout the Midwest, served as music director for Highland Middle School’s Musicals, as well as choreographing for other area schools. She has served as a clinician for the ISU Summer Show Choir Camp, directed the Illinois State Vocal Jazz Ensemble, assisted in forming a new show choir in Bridgeport, WV, judged the WVMEA State Show Choir Finals, and has been featured as guest soloist for the Madison County Director’s Band at the ISSMA State Convention. Her three granddaughters, Hadleigh, Presley, and Amelia are her sparkling pride and joy!
Michelle Boles
Michelle Boles is a registered nurse who has worked in our community for 23 years. She is currently employed in Community Hospital Anderson’s surgical services department as a circulator in the operating room. Michelle was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious William J. Tierney award recognizing outstanding clinical skills and compassionate care in the nursing profession. She currently serves as the chairman for the Surgical Services Shared Governance Committee and is also the Co-Chairman for the Nursing Professional Practice Committee and is proud to be representing Community Hospital this evening. When Michelle is not taking care of patients, she can be found in a local gym or at a softball field proudly supporting her two girls who are very active in athletics around the community. Yes, she’s the one holding a sign and yelling from the stands. Go Bulldogs! Go RedHawks! This is Michelle’s second year serving on the Dancing Like the Stars Committee. She has been attending this event for many years and is enjoying experiencing the behind the scene efforts of this wonderful group. Michelle enjoys live music, concerts, spending time with friends, walking and biking. The Paramount has afforded Michelle many fond memories over the years and she is excited to be a small part of seeing that it’s rich heritage continues for her children and many more!
Michelle Boles is a registered nurse who has worked in our community for 23 years. She is currently employed in Community Hospital Anderson’s surgical services department as a circulator in the operating room. Michelle was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious William J. Tierney award recognizing outstanding clinical skills and compassionate care in the nursing profession. She currently serves as the chairman for the Surgical Services Shared Governance Committee and is also the Co-Chairman for the Nursing Professional Practice Committee and is proud to be representing Community Hospital this evening. When Michelle is not taking care of patients, she can be found in a local gym or at a softball field proudly supporting her two girls who are very active in athletics around the community. Yes, she’s the one holding a sign and yelling from the stands. Go Bulldogs! Go RedHawks! This is Michelle’s second year serving on the Dancing Like the Stars Committee. She has been attending this event for many years and is enjoying experiencing the behind the scene efforts of this wonderful group. Michelle enjoys live music, concerts, spending time with friends, walking and biking. The Paramount has afforded Michelle many fond memories over the years and she is excited to be a small part of seeing that it’s rich heritage continues for her children and many more!
Kristen Bourke
Kristen Bourke is no stranger to Dancing Like The Stars - Anderson, Kristen competed as a celebrity dancer in 2017 and is excited to serve on the committee again this year. This year Kristen will be working alongside Dancing Like The Stars newest edition- Team Dancers! Kristen has a heart for non-profits and currently works for The Salvation Army Indiana Division in development.
Kristen Bourke is no stranger to Dancing Like The Stars - Anderson, Kristen competed as a celebrity dancer in 2017 and is excited to serve on the committee again this year. This year Kristen will be working alongside Dancing Like The Stars newest edition- Team Dancers! Kristen has a heart for non-profits and currently works for The Salvation Army Indiana Division in development.
Mary Jackson
As a retired teacher of Anderson Community Schools, Mary Jackson has been on the "Dancing Like the Stars" committee since its onset. Since the beginning, she has been in charge of voting. A graduate of Indiana University, she has taught Russian, French, and special education. She loves to travel and especially enjoyed traveling four years ago to Minsk, Belarus, where she substitute taught in a kindergarten class, for two and a half months. Mary's granddaughter, who majored in dance at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, gave her a special appreciation of dancing. Mary and her husband Bob enjoy spending time with their three children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
As a retired teacher of Anderson Community Schools, Mary Jackson has been on the "Dancing Like the Stars" committee since its onset. Since the beginning, she has been in charge of voting. A graduate of Indiana University, she has taught Russian, French, and special education. She loves to travel and especially enjoyed traveling four years ago to Minsk, Belarus, where she substitute taught in a kindergarten class, for two and a half months. Mary's granddaughter, who majored in dance at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, gave her a special appreciation of dancing. Mary and her husband Bob enjoy spending time with their three children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Brooke Parker
Brooke Parker 28, is an Anderson Native. This is her third year with Dancing like the Stars although she is no stranger to the Paramount Theater. Preforming on the stage with her high school show choir and a current committee member of The Festival of Trees Gala, Parker's love of history and theater fuel her commitment to the historical Paramount Theater.
Brooke Parker 28, is an Anderson Native. This is her third year with Dancing like the Stars although she is no stranger to the Paramount Theater. Preforming on the stage with her high school show choir and a current committee member of The Festival of Trees Gala, Parker's love of history and theater fuel her commitment to the historical Paramount Theater.
Ivy Walsh
Ivy Walsh grew up in Pendleton and attended Indiana University. Ivy and her husband Bob reside in Yorktown. They have three children, Austin, Olivia, and Evan. Which keep her busy! As the Brand & Creative Services Specialist at Community Hospital Anderson, she works on the Marketing & Communications team creating graphic design for the hospital. She is a lifelong lover of all forms of art, from discovering dance as a small child to teaching dance as a young woman. Ivy went on to major in fine art and design in school. She enjoys painting, drawing, and ceramics in her spare time. She loves animals and has a zoo at home of four dogs and three cats. Ivy is a member of Anderson Noon Exchange Club and serves on their board of directors.
Ivy Walsh grew up in Pendleton and attended Indiana University. Ivy and her husband Bob reside in Yorktown. They have three children, Austin, Olivia, and Evan. Which keep her busy! As the Brand & Creative Services Specialist at Community Hospital Anderson, she works on the Marketing & Communications team creating graphic design for the hospital. She is a lifelong lover of all forms of art, from discovering dance as a small child to teaching dance as a young woman. Ivy went on to major in fine art and design in school. She enjoys painting, drawing, and ceramics in her spare time. She loves animals and has a zoo at home of four dogs and three cats. Ivy is a member of Anderson Noon Exchange Club and serves on their board of directors.
Lindsey Pancol Madinger
Lindsey Pancol Madinger serves as Director of Development for the Ivy Tech Community College Anderson campus. In her role as Director, Lindsey is able to partner and work closely with donors, community and business leaders to invest in Ivy Tech to build stronger communities and a better Indiana.
As an active member of her community, Lindsey currently serves as chair of the Women in Philanthropy committee, she is a member of the Anderson Noon Rotary Club, the Madison County Women’s Democrat Club, and Circle of Ivy; an Ivy Tech women’s philanthropic organization. She also volunteers her time with various local organizations and events including serving on the Madison County Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner committee and the Mayor’s Ball for Education committee.
Lindsey is a 1997 graduate of Ball State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in English, and a 2012 graduate of the Madison County Leadership Academy.
Lindsey Pancol Madinger serves as Director of Development for the Ivy Tech Community College Anderson campus. In her role as Director, Lindsey is able to partner and work closely with donors, community and business leaders to invest in Ivy Tech to build stronger communities and a better Indiana.
As an active member of her community, Lindsey currently serves as chair of the Women in Philanthropy committee, she is a member of the Anderson Noon Rotary Club, the Madison County Women’s Democrat Club, and Circle of Ivy; an Ivy Tech women’s philanthropic organization. She also volunteers her time with various local organizations and events including serving on the Madison County Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner committee and the Mayor’s Ball for Education committee.
Lindsey is a 1997 graduate of Ball State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in English, and a 2012 graduate of the Madison County Leadership Academy.
Rita Byanski
Rita Byanski serves as a Project Coordinator and joined the St. Vincent team in August 2007. She earned her degree in Public Relations from Purdue University and has been active in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life for over 15 years. She is a proud mother of 2 amazing daughters, has THE perfect granddaughter and attends Anderson Church of the Brethren.
Rita Byanski serves as a Project Coordinator and joined the St. Vincent team in August 2007. She earned her degree in Public Relations from Purdue University and has been active in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life for over 15 years. She is a proud mother of 2 amazing daughters, has THE perfect granddaughter and attends Anderson Church of the Brethren.
Alexander Newman
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