Meet The Boosters Board

President
Julie Walters
Julie serves as the President of the Boosters. She works at Copeland as a Director for Aftermarket Sales. In addition to serving the Boosters, Julie is also a Little Eagles basketball coach and a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). She and her husband, Greg, have two students at Troy Christian: J.B. (Class of 2028) and Kate (Class of 2030).

Treasurer
Jon Stangel
Jon has been Treasurer for the Boosters for several years. He is a partner at Kentner Sellers CPAs in Vandalia. Jon has coached his sons in the Little Eagles basketball program for many years. Jon and his wife, Courtney, have four children at TC – Austin (Class of 2028) and Cayden, Gabe and Ryleigh (Class of 2030).

Fundraising Chair
Kelly Byrer
Kelly joined the TC boosters in 2023. She works with her husband, Rob, at their family business, Ranger Earthworks. She also serves at her local church, Cornerstone Baptist, as the women’s coordinator. Kelly and Rob have been married since 2007 and have three children at TC: Will (Class of 2028), Charlie (Class of 2029), and Luke (Class of 2034).

Troy Christian School Board Liaison
Mike Twiss
Mike has served on the Boosters since 2019. He and his wife, Erin, are the owners of Level MB Construction in Troy and he also serves on the Troy Christian School Board. Mike coached the TC girls softball team in 2023 and 2024. Mike and Erin are parents of four Troy Christian graduates: Caleb (2019), Ethan (2021), Adam (2022) and Abigail (2024).

Business Partners Chair
Candice Budde
Candice joined the Boosters in 2023. She is the President and 4th generation owner of Budde Sheet Metal in Dayton. Candice serves on multiple Boards in the construction industry and enjoys serving in the kids ministry at Christian Life Center.
Candice has one son, Jackson (Class of 2030), attending Troy Christian who is involved in the marching band, pep band and theater program at TC.

Secretary
Leah Shirey
Leah joined the TC Boosters in 2021. She and her husband, Matt are lifelong residents of Troy. They have three students at Troy Christian, Holly (2031), Helene (2036) and Zachary (2038). Along with volunteering with the boosters Leah is also a ladies Bible study leader, and children’s church teacher at their church Cornerstone Baptist Church. When we aren’t running the kids around to various activities we are usually at home cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Reds.

President Emeritus
Nicole Ernst
In September 2016, Nicole was asked to help form the TC athletic boosters. As a founding member, she is quite proud of the mission. Nicole is grateful for the time spent working with the school on some significant projects that will benefit the entire TC community for years to come! Nicole is Mom of two Troy Christian graduates. Collin Sebor Class of 2020 and Kyle Sebor Class of 2023. Nicole & John's Grandson, Eli, is a student in the Class of 2037.

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