Jackson County Rose Festival

Board of Directors

Stefanie Riggs, President – Second year as President of the Board of Directors. Committee chair for 2007 Christmas Wish List Craft Show and chair for 2007 Pagent Afterglow Reception. Has been active in the Rose Festival for 10 years and on the board for almost four years as president for the last 3. Past affiliations with; Friend of the Court Advisory Board, and Junior Achievement Grand Prix Marketing Committee. Is currently a member of Kiwanis and Business Professional Women's Club of Jackson and is the Director of Public Relations & Marketing for Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers.

Beth Blank, Vice President – Two year member of the Board of Directors. Beth is a media sales representative for Comcast Cable. She has been active in the Jackson community on several committees including the Hot Air Jubilee.

Jim Francis – Third year on the Board of Directors. Jim is the president of Jackson Community Credit Union. He is active in many community events.

Julie Craft,2008 & 2009 Committee chair for the Pageant Afterglow Reception – Third year on the Board of Directors. Julie is employed by SoutherCare Hospice in Jackson. You may have seen Julie at the last “Taste of Home Cooking Show” where she was the coordinator of that event for two years.

Angie Trolz, 2008 & 2009 Committee Chair for Public Relations & Media – Second year on Board of Directors. Angie works for National Child Safety Council where she is a graphic artist. Angie has worked on several Jackson community committees over the past several years.

Lisa Schweizer, 2008 & 2009 Committee Chair for the Christmas Wish List Craft Show - Second year on the Board of Directors. Lisa is employed by Jackson Magazine.

Chris LaRock Gorton, Executive Director of the Jackson County Rosequeen Pageant - Scholarship Pageant, Chris LaRock Gorton. Chris was our 1982 Rosequeen, under the direction of Beverly Thallman. She has been associated with the Miss America Organization since 1980. As a contestant, she placed in the Top Five at Miss Michigan three consecutive years and was awarded the Preliminary Swimsuit Award. Her scholarships assisted with earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and vocal study under Monte Long and Lori Woodruff Pelham. She has volunteered as contestant preparation coordinator for dozens of Rosequeen contestants including Victoria Fair Bork (Miss Michigan 1990) and Coni Lyn Hull Sullivan (Miss Michigan 1995). Chris is a television host and co-producer for JTV and entrepreneur as owner of Fancy Schmancy Events. Chris directed this year’s Variety Show and has graciously accepted this new position with enthusiasm and excitement.

Liz Niles, Committee Chair for the Jackson County Rose Parade & Party in the Park - Second year on Board of Directors. Liz is the Event Coordinator for American 1 Federal Credit Union. She is responsible for organizing events in Jackson such as the Spring and Fall Women's Expos, American 1 Teen Idol, Kids' Fest, and oversees other events the credit union hosts. While working for Junior Achievement, Liz was the Special Event Director and organized the Junior Achievement Grand Prixs and Crazy Bowls. She is also involved in her hometown of Grass Lake by helping organize events for the Grass Lake Sportsman's Club to educate youth about conservation and the preservation Michigan's natural resources.

Rahn Stokes – First year on the board of directors. Rahn is owner of 4everphotos in Jackson. He is retired fromt he railroad and is the official photographer for the Jackson County Rose Festival.

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Anna Prendel – Anna has been on the Jackson County Rose Festival Board of directors since 2000. She is an account executive for the Walton Agency in Jackson and has been in the insurance industry for 38 years. She is also a member of the Insurance Women of Jackson and Jackson Business Professional Women.

Deb Muhich – Deb is a second year member of the board of directors. She is currently the marketing and sales director for Brown's Professional Services. A Registered Nurse, Deb is skilled in patient rehabilitation, critical care, home intravenous therapy, and office nursing. She has been recognized in the National Register of Who’s Who, December 1997, for “immeasurable contribution to profession and community.” She also has affiliations with; Rehabilitation Insurance Nurses Council, Past Board Member of the American Cancer Society acting as Chairman of the American Cancer Society 24-Hour Run in 1992 and 1993.

If you are interested in being considered for the board please fill out the form below and submit it for review.

Jackson County Rose Festival