Director: Jill

Jill has been a member of Lake Ridge Chorus since 1996. She has served as secretary and Baritone Section Leader, was Baritone in quartet, Step Aside, and is now the Baritone in quartet, Lady Luck . She is a RN, is married to Todd and has not one, not two, but three teenagers!

Jill's Message:
"Wow! What an exciting year I've had!  Hearing "Lake Ridge Chorus" called for Regional Competition awards was so thrilling! (First Place Small Chorus, Fifth Overall). The chorus members have all worked hard and dreamed big to be so successful."

Director Emeritus: Jean

Jean has been a Sweet Adeline for 35 years. She began her barbershop experience singing tenor with a quartet from the Ashland (OH) Chorus and also directed the chorus there for a time.

In 1975, she began organizing a group of women in the Lorain County area, who had an interest in singing barbershop harmony. With help from her quartet and a few other friends, the Lake Ridge Chorus received its charter in October 1976. She considers it a great honor and privilege to have directed the chorus most of the years since that time. Jean is an approved arranger in the Sweet Adelines International Music Arrangers Program. She is also a retired elementary vocal music teacher, having worked in the Sandusky and Elyria City Schools for 29 years. Jean enjoys reading, playing the piano and traveling.

Assistant Director: Mavis

Mavis' Message:
"I have enjoyed performing with the Lake Ridge Chorus for 31 years.  I have served as Show Chairman, Costume Chairman & Bass Section Leader!  Music is one of those hobbies where one is continually learning, no truer this year, as my first year as an Assistant Director. It has been indeed an added joy."

Assistant Director: Beth

Beth has been an enthusiastic member of Lake Ridge Chorus since 1997. She has served the chorus in a number of capacities including President, Vice President, and Treasurer. She currently serves on the board and as bass section leader. She also helps the music team to make learning CDs for the chorus. She is anxious to learn more about directing and is planning to enroll in the director certification program of Sweet Adelines International. Beth also sings in Fusion quartet which is the current, 2nd place, and most improved quartet in Region 17.

Currently a stay-home mom, Beth has a K-8 teaching certificate and is in the process of applying for her license to teach mild/moderate special education K-12. She is now enjoying time at home with her daughter, Lindsey, age 8, and her husband, Steve, a member of the Elyria Cascade Chordsmen barbershop chorus.