Clan Homecoming USA Hosts
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Kevin and Amy Wojdak Kevin P. Wojdak is a Web and IT professional in the Chicago area with over 19 years experience in full life cycle delivery of websites and technology projects. He graduated from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in 1989 with a degree in Journalism. Since graduating, he has worked in both Marketing and Information Technology. He has played trumpet for over 30 years and was a member of the NIU Huskie Marching Band and All University Band while at Northern. He is currently an Executive Officer and the Webmaster of the NIU Marching Band Alumni Council. Amy L. Wojdak is Kevin's wife and a working mother. She is responsible for Accounting and Sales at her family's business, CBS Messenger Service, Inc., where she is striving to grow the business. In college, she studied Accounting and Fashion Design. For six years, she was a volunteer teacher for the "Everybody Counts" program in the District 54 school system. Aside from her work with Clan Homecoming USA, she is also an active member of the NIU Marching Band Alumni Council.
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Michael Th. Embrey Michael Embrey is the Entertainment Coordinator for Clan Homecoming USA as well as being the Executive Director for The Heartland International Tattoo and the CHO of FunME Events® Entertainment. He has been active in the area of special events, music, entertainment and education for the past 30 years; as a musician and arranger for the United States Air Force Academy Band/Drum Corps; he created the first Drum Corps styled university marching band, complete with a variety of auxiliaries units at Northern Illinois University. As a clinician and adjudicator, he has traveled the United States and Canada. He has produced many music festivals, talent searches, pageants and special events. He has arranged music and drills routines for several drum and bugle corps. With his background in musical theater, he is in demand as a clinician and visual technician. He currently writes and produces variety shows and musical revues featuring vocal and musical groups.
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Ed Dempsey Ed Dempsey is Founder and Chief Storyteller for TMI Entertainment Marketing in Oak Park, Illinois. Founded in June of 2007, TMI's mission is the creation of experiences and environments that Touch, Motivate and Inspire guests, participants and stakeholders. Among its clients are the Heartland International Music Tattoo in Hoffman Estates, Illinois; FunMe Events, Music Festivals to You and Drum Corps International. He currently serves as the the President of the Illinois Special Events Network (ISEN). Prior to TMI Entertainment Marketing, Mr. Dempsey worked as the Manager, Strategic Alliances for Drum Corps International, a globally recognized musical non-profit. His background also includes 12 years in broadcast television with the series MotorWeek as Associate Producer and Merchandising Manager.
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Linda Scheck
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Jennifer McGhie Jennifer develops and organizes regional, national and international events. She is in charge of marketing and planning monthly activities for student tours and music festivals. She earned her bachelor's degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration with a minor in English from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois.
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Mike and Claudia Kaiser Mike and Claudia Kaiser have been the official unit co-hosts for the various performing groups from the start of the Heartland International Tattoo in 2006. Both have a passion for international travel and have visted more than 30 countries in their travels. Mike is retired from working at Northern Illinois University. Now, he spends time in the kitchen creating and catering gourmet meals for select clients. Claudia is a Home Improvement Specialist and runs her own business. They live in DeKalb, Illinois.
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