Meet the Dancers
Neli Emert
TTCU
Hi, I’m Neli, and I’ve proudly been part of the TTCU Federal Credit Union family for the past 15 years. I truly love what I do and feel grateful every day for the opportunity to serve our members and be part of an organization that genuinely cares about the communities we serve. I currently serve as the Branch Manager for our Quail Springs and Edmond locations, and it has been incredibly rewarding to build meaningful relationships with our members while also supporting and developing the amazing teams at both branches.
Terry Essary
Edmond Fire Department
Terry Essary is a dedicated fire service leader with a strong commitment to public safety and professional excellence. He holds a master’s degree and the Chief Fire Officer designation through the Center For Public Safety Excellence. Terry is a graduate of both the Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program and Leadership Edmond, and he currently serves as President of the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association. He is also an active member of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Jennifer Fields
Realtor
Jennifer Fields is a top-producing Realtor and team lead of The Fields Real Estate Team with RE/MAX at Home, bringing over 22 years of full-time experience to the Edmond and Oklahoma City markets. Known for her refined approach and deep community roots, Jennifer has built her business around delivering a high-level client experience, specializing in luxury properties, new construction, and land development. Her long-standing partnership with one of the area’s premier builders and her personal experience as a real estate investor give her clients a distinct advantage in navigating today’s market.
Acey Hopper
Edmond Police Department
Acey Hopper is a Major with the Edmond Police Department, where he has proudly served for 35 years in a variety of leadership and operational roles. He currently commands the Patrol Division and the department’s SWAT Team, overseeing key functions including personnel management, operational planning, and specialized unit coordination. Throughout his career, Major Hopper has remained committed to professional leadership, community engagement, and organizational excellence.
Daniela Ortiz
Creative Financial Strategies
Prior to relocating to Oklahoma in 2021, Daniela Ortiz was born and raised in the Land of Enchantment and is a proud graduate of the University of New Mexico. Since 2015, she has served as Regional Manager for Creative Financial Strategies, a values-based, comprehensive financial planning firm with offices in Albuquerque and Edmond. In her role, she contributes to business development efforts while ensuring seamless coordination of financial planning processes and upholding the firm’s core values of transparency, integrity, and personalized service. Her approach focuses on empowering advisors and teams to reach their full potential, ensuring clients receive exceptional care, and driving strategic growth across the organization. Daniela maintains active involvement in the Edmond community through her membership in the Edmond Chamber of Commerce and previous service on the Edmond Young Professionals Board.
Jamey Mullin
ServiceMaster Restore by Eagle Eye
Bio here.
Meet the Judges
Devin Trachaman
Physical Therapy Central
Devin Trachman, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, clinic director, and healthcare leader serving as Clinic Director of Physical Therapy Central – West Edmond. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and has spent more than a decade helping people move better through orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, injury prevention, and movement health.
Todd McKinnis
Rubenstein & Pitts
Todd McKinnis is a Partner in the Edmond law firm of Rubenstein & Pitts, PLLC. Todd was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, and moved to Edmond in 1981 where he graduated from high school in 1985. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science in 1989 and his law degree in 1994 with Distinction, both from the University of Oklahoma. Following graduation, Todd continued to be involved at the University of Oklahoma College of Law as an adjunct professor of law.
Will Blanchard
Oklahoma Christian Academy
Will Blanchard serves as President at Oklahoma Christian Academy (OCA), a missional school investing in 600 three-year-olds to eighteen-year-olds on 9th Street in Edmond. Will and his wife, Amy, first came to Edmond for college at Oklahoma Christian University (OC) in the early 2000s and have been proud Edmondites ever since.
Meet the Emcee
Greg White
University of Central Oklahoma
Greg is back for round five after doing a spectacular job as the emcee for the 2018, 2019, 2021, & 2023 EDWS. Greg is an actor, director, playwright, producer, and presenter, who is the Director of Musical Theatre, the Executive Director for Broadway Tonight, and the Assistant Dean for the College of Fine Arts & Design at the University of Central Oklahoma.
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