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Coni Hull-Taylor had the honor of serving as Miss Jackson County 1993, Miss Redford Township 1994, and Miss Michigan 1995. She was able to use the scholarship awards she earned through the Miss America Organization to fulfill her career goal of becoming an attorney. She graduated with high honors from Michigan State University and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University. Upon graduation from law school, she was selected to serve as a Presidential Management Intern (PMI) in Washington, D.C. After completing the PMI program, she returned to Michigan where she has served school districts in the Grand Rapids and Traverse City areas for the past 24 years.
Currently, Coni is the Associate Superintendent for Labor Relations and Legal Services for Traverse City Area Public Schools. Coni is blissfully married to her amazing husband, Robert, and the two have a beautiful combined family that includes six amazing young adults, Jack (Claire), Alli (Adam), Alex, and Anna. As empty nesters, they are enjoying life in breathtaking Northern Michigan with their four dogs, Murphy, Duke, Rudy, and Izzobella. |
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Angela has had the honor of wearing five local Michigan crowns on her path to becoming Miss Michigan 2006. She has volunteered and judged for numerous pageants and has provided interview preparation for state and national contestants in the Miss America, Miss America Outstanding Teen, and Miss Dance America (Dance Masters of America) programs.
Today, Angela is the Senior Vice President at Airfoil, an integrated marketing and communications agency behind the launch of brands, businesses, breakthrough products and entire categories for hundreds of companies. Angela is a leader and mentor across her own organization, and a strategic advisor to her clients, from globally recognized brands to some of the most exciting startups in technology, mobility and healthcare. Angela lives in Northville with her husband and three daughters who keep her very busy as a dance, soccer, and theater mom. As a longtime friend to the Miss Wayne County program, she is thrilled to be back to help select this year’s representative. |
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John Brubaker was born in Atlantic City, NJ, the birthplace of Miss America. He is a pharmacist with 37 years experience. 30 of those he has spent practicing at the Ascension St. John Professional Pharmacy in Detroit, MI. He is active with the Michigan Pharmacists Association, the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (Vice Chair), and the Macomb County Pharmacists Association (President-elect).
John graduated from Wayne State University College of Pharmacy where he met his wife of 37 years, Denise. Together, they enjoy birdwatching, traveling, cooking, and their dog Jaeger. John trains Jaeger in obedience and scent work at Sportsmen's Dog Training Club in Warren. This is John's third time judging Miss Wayne County. |
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Originally from Livonia, MI, Jacki Karns has traveled the world being a spokesmodel for various automotive manufacturers such as Honda, McLaren, and Rolls Royce. She has been a presenter and product specialist for Honda and HondaJet at various events such as the LA Auto Show, CES, and NBAA in Geneva Switzerland.
Being in the entertainment and marketing industry for over 10 years, Jacki is an accomplished model, actor, and successful public speaking trainer. She has appeared in numerous commercials, movies, national ads, and was a host on SpikeTV. Because of her years growing up with a mom with epilepsy and now being a caregiver, Jacki is a leading advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan and recently founded “Caregivers Hope,” a network designed to connect other caregivers and help give them hope through the challenges of caregiving, especially at a young age. One of her favorite quotes is “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but by empowering others.” Jacki is a former Ms. USA Petite, and she thanks her participation in pageants for giving her the tools and confidence she needs to make it in the competitive entertainment and marketing industry. |
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Renu is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She has worked in both the medical field as a research program leader for Michigan Medicine and in the private sector as a design and release engineering representative for General Motors. Most recently, she managed a dental office in Plymouth.
Renu's private life has afforded her many opportunities as well. She has been active in her children’s extracurricular activities serving as a manager for both her son's and daughter’s soccer teams for many years and being a liaison between the clubs she’s been a part of and the membership. She has found a real passion and connection in the dance world through her daughter's dance studio Big City Dance Company of Novi. She is actively involved in all the studio’s activities and events. Renu has been married to Jonathan Schack for over 20 years, and they have two beautiful children, Nathan (19) and Genevieve (17). |
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