March 13, 2010

Danciing with the local stars

6pm Holiday Inn Joliet IL

Click here for the 2009 program book

The 2009 event was chaired by Sue Turk “Dancing with Our Local Stars”.  and featured the following dance studios:

Greg Rykowski Dance Studio

EMdance (Erin Marie)

Sterba's Dancesport

Heart and Sole Dance Studio

Fred Astaire of Tinely Park

 and the following local stars:

Karen Stukel.  She is a mother of three dashing young men, Zach, Michael and Jordan and currently resides in Channahon. Karen was elected Will County Recorder of Deeds in November of 2008.

Derek Wright. Derek is an insurance consultant with Northern Insurance Service, Ltd., one of the fastest growing independent insurance agencies in Illinois. Derek serves his profession and his community in many ways and currently resides in Plainfield where he spends his free time with his wife and two girls (with a third bundle of joy on the way).

Pete Piazza. Pete is a Lockport native, who’s been married 33 years to his wife Gail, he has 3 daughters and three granddaughters residing in Lockport as well.  Pete is a 24 year deputy with the Will County Sheriff's Department, serving in multiple units and most recently spent five years as Chief Investigator for the Will County State's Attorney and as of December, was re-assigned to patrol.  Additionally, Pete just won the nomination for the Democrat candidate for Will County Sheriff in the general election in November.

Rebecca Barker. Rebecca is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Joliet Visitors Bureau and has worked in multiple venues to promote and support the city of Joliet for over five years.  As a graduate of Joliet Junior College and University of St. Francis, Rebecca considers herself a true “Joliet girl.” She and her husband Terry currently reside here. 

Tim Reilly. Most of you are familiar with Tim, and his amazing products at Babe’s Hot Dogs.

Jen Hutson,  After working on the Angelica Planning Committee in the past Jen, owner of Trendy Stems Floral and Gifts, decided she had to be a part of it again, this time by showing off her dance moves!