Committee Members

Jay Allen, Business Owner

Jay has owned and operated "JAY’S JAMS' for 42 years. He has amassed 1,278 weddings as well as over 10,000 sporting events. During this time, Jay has worked with FOX-2 Detroit, hosted racing seminars in 22 states as well as DJ’ing and performed in 42 states.

Jay is meticulous in his attention to detail, and that is why every event that Jay hosts is exemplary.

Jennifer McGovern-Schoeff, Business Owner:

Jennifer creates events her clients can only dream of, she is the sole proprietor of "JMS Marketing & Consulting, LLC". She has worked locally in Michigan and was hired for an International Conference in California 2021. She is also the founder of “Winning Women’s” empowerment events 2019-2021. She organizes events at Oakwood Church. Jennifer has over 20 years experience with community events, fundraising, corporate events, and Women’s Professional events.

Angie Jaworski, Business Owner:

Angie has owned her own business in Dundee, Michigan for 12 years.

Angie is also the Manager at The American Legion Post #268 in Milan, Michigan. With over 10 years of event planning experience, under her leadership, the Milan American Legion has become an environment for the community to enjoy.

Doug Gilson, Business Owner:

Doug’s passion for the entertainment industry began decades ago.

It was this passion that led him to start his own company "

Encore Entertainment & Consulting, LLC. " Doug has enjoyed immeasurable success working with groups from Las Vegas to Nashville from comedians to national music acts.

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