Board of Directors
2022 Wyandotte Jaycees board
President — Holly Gerring-Leone
Holly Gerring-Leone has been a member since the end of 2019, and has a passion for community service. Her favorite project is the holiday assistance program, and she had a lot of fun chairing the 2021 Beautiful Baby Contest too. Holly has a background in public health and currently works part-time for Migraine Again (an advocacy organization) when she’s not helping as the main care partner for her grandmother, Dorothy. Holly enjoys birding, camping, and hiking with her husband, Justin. She’s also a member of the Wyandotte Lions Club, adores her dog, Lu, and likes to read. If you’d ever like to make Holly’s day just ask to speak to her in French.
C.O.B — Joel Adkins
Joel Adkins has been a member of our chapter since 2016 following several years of volunteering as an actor at the annual haunted house, a project that he regards as the heart and soul of the organization. In his time as a member, Joel created Jaycees TV, which is recorded in the Wyandotte Cable Studio, and in 2020 helped found the Caleb M. Diem Earth’s Great Treasure Memorial Scholarship. He has an extensive collection of vintage toys, a massive sweet-tooth for Superman ice cream, and once attempted to swim to the bottom of a lake only to be thwarted by a cloud of mud – yep, a cloud of mud. Joel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Media and Film Studies from Eastern Michigan University and has a 6-year-old son, Lincoln.
Internal VP — Michelle Kelley
Michelle Kelley has proudly called herself a Jaycee since 2005 and in the time since has held just about every position our chapter has to offer, including the title of President. In addition to her local accolades, she has also served the state JCI Michigan in various capacities such as Training Director and Membership Director. Michelle holds two Master’s Degrees, is a high school World Studies teacher, and is making an honest effort to learn the nuances of TikTok.
External VP — Justin Leone
Justin Leone, while new to the Wyandotte Jaycees, has a passion for service. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in history, he joined the federal workforce specializing in Civil Rights. He feels strongly about issues relating to equality. Justin also has a passion for mental health advocacy, especially men’s mental health.
Secretary — Sara Reed
Sara Reed joined the Jaycees in 2014 at the age of 21 and has previously served as a member of the Board of Directors in 2018 and 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Michigan University and a Master’s of Speech Pathology from Eastern Michigan University. Sara is employed as a speech-language pathologist at a preschool and professes a love for her career. She married her husband, Mike, in 2019 and last summer the pair purchased their first home in Dearborn. When she isn’t keeping the Board of Directors on the same page, Sara enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Treasurer — Elizabeth Abshire
Elizabeth Abshire has been a member of the Jaycees since 2006 and has previously served the local Board of Directors as President and Chairperson of the Board. During her tenure as Jaycee, she has competed and won awards at the state, national and international level. Elizabeth loves to travel with her husband, Shaun, holds a Bacehlor’s Degree, and is employed as an Insurance Agent specializing in Medicare. Liz likes to relax with television shows like Stranger Things and The Crown and lists Mexican and Middle Eastern food as among her favorites.
Director — Kelly Stec
Kelly Stec was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the year 2022. She works as a project coordinator at the Michigan Public Health Institute’s Center for Healthy Communities. Kelly has a background in community organizing, education policy, and work to reduce sexual violence and suicide among our state’s youth. In her free time, she enjoys baking, D&D, and discussing the importance of community with anyone who will give them the time. She was elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Wyandotte in 2021.
Director — Josh Major
Joshua Major joined the Wyandotte Jaycees in 2012, and was the Treasurer in 2013. After taking time off, he returned back to the Jaycees in 2021. On his free time, he likes to participate in improv, bowl, swim, play video/board/card games, travel, and much more. He graduated from University of Michigan – Dearborn with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. He is currently working as a business analyst and programmer. In 2020, he also worked for Doordash for awhile just to get out of the house, and also make some extra money.
Director — Julia Maslar
Julia Maslar joined the Wyandotte Jaycees in November 2021 and had so much fun helping with the holiday assistance programs she decided to join the 2022 Board of Directors! She is looking forward to exploring and participating in more service projects and giving back to the community. Julia holds an Associate’s degree from Baker College and a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley. She works as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and when she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her dog Wendy, running, golfing, kayaking, and fishing with her boyfriend Jon.