Dancing With The Stars
Ottawa County Style!
Join us for a night of fun, food, and dancing — all for a great cause! Local stars will take the stage to raise funds for Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center programs.
Meet the Dancers!
Jessie Hetrick & Becca Brown
Meet Jessie Hetrick, a proud mom of two originally from Chesaning, Michigan, who has called Ottawa County home since 2013! When she’s not cheering on her kids from the sidelines at their soccer games, Jessie keeps busy working for Judge Winters at the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas. She also enjoys working part-time at Big Boppers in Marblehead, Where there’s always room for a little fun! Whether she’s supporting her kids, working hard, or enjoying life, Jessie brings a positive attitude and plenty of enthusiasm to everything she does.
Meet Becca Brown! Born and raised in Port Clinton, you can find her at Ottawa County Municipal Court during the day. When she isn’t busy being the Clerk, she can be found camping with her family and trying to keep up with her 3-year-old daughter and 5-year-old puppy! When she finds free time, Becca enjoys cooking and shopping. Becca is excited to raise money for the Family Advocacy Center and dance with her bestie, Jessie.
Kristina Tilson
With 35 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, and event planning, Kristina Tilson is a 2025 graduate of the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy who brings people together, creates memorable experiences, and supports local businesses through Experience the Peninsula. Rooted in her faith, Kristina is embracing her God-given purpose by connecting people, serving her community, and giving back in meaningful ways. Dancing with the Stars arrives at a special moment in her life, inviting her to step beyond her comfort zone, rediscover her love of dance, and unite two passions, dance and fundraising, in support of the Family Advocacy Center.
Whitney Kingsborough
Whitney is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they are blessed to raise their two beautiful boys on their little farm. She has been a nurse since 2012 and has proudly served Ottawa County throughout her career, beginning at the Luther Home of Mercy. In March 2023, she joined the Ottawa County Health Department, and it has been a rewarding experience. The people of the county hold a special place in her heart, and she is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give back by raising funds for the Family Advocacy Center. The incredible work the Center does to support individuals and families makes a meaningful difference, and she is honored to help support its mission.
Nicki Sherman
Nicki Sherman lives in the Oak Harbor area, where she enjoys gardening, kayaking, scrapbooking, and spending time outdoors. Earlier in life, she danced with several companies throughout Ohio and went on to found a Christian dance company, blending her love of movement with her faith. For the past 30 years, Nicki has devoted herself to individual and family therapy, including 22 years in private practice at CoPilot Counseling. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to supporting individuals, couples, and families with compassion and clinical expertise. Nicki and her husband, Dave, are the proud parents of three adult children.
Judy Winter
Hi! My name is Judy Winter and if you’ve seen me before, I was likely walking very fast to my next mission, whether it’s philanthropic, work related, or something fun! I am skilled on my feet through growing up playing soccer, running, and skiing. I’m no professional though. So, I am very excited for this opportunity to work with a pro doing the things I love!
Joe Miller
Joe Miller is a teacher and coach who advocates tirelessly for his students, athletes, district, and community. After earning his education degree from the University of Dayton, he taught for six years in Charlotte, North Carolina, before returning to Ohio, where his heart always was. For the past 15 years, he has taught sophomore English and Foundations of Education at Port Clinton High School. Miller was the 2024 District 2 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year. He advises Educators Rising, serves as head tennis coach, and was recently named the NFHS Ohio Tennis Coach of the Year. He also empowers fellow educators as Vice President of OH-NNSTOY and as event coordinator for Port Clinton’s annual SEL & Mental Wellness Symposium. An innovative educator educator committed to student engagement, data-driven instruction, and social-emotional learning, Miller believes growth begins at the end of your comfort zone. His students stretch themselves through poetry slams, classroom podcasts, and TED-style “RED Talks.” Now, he’s stepping out of his own comfort zone and onto the dance floor for a great cause!
Previous Winners:
WINNERS
2008 – Debbie Hymore-Tester
2009 – Kim Dusseau
2010 – Fritz Hany & Debbie Hymore-Tester
2011 – Tracy Gaines
2012 – Jackie Bird
2013 – Pat Adkins
2014 – Jaclyn Favro
2015 – Dawn Fitt
2016 – Kevin Lowe
2017 – Sherry Roberts
2018 – Jim Recker
2019 – Stacey Johannsen
2021 – Caylin St. Clair
2022 – Alex Morgan-Johnson
2023 – Charles Allen
2024- Jeff Schill
2025- Aaron Leist
JUDGES’ CHOICE
Not Awarded
Carol Fox
Kami Sayre
Tracy Gaines
Bert Fall
Angela Rahm
Kendra German
Jim Deer
Gary Nipper
Sara Stahl
Angela LeForce
Courtney Hammer
Jennifer Widmer
Lynne James
Randy Genzman
Ali Hermes
​Jen & Shawn Swiczkowski