 Alex Stronczek |
|  Blaire Reichenbach | |||||||||||
 Elena Roeth | Jill Kinder | ||||||||||||
 Sarah Schreiber | |||||||||||||
| For more information: Please contact our reservations chair, Connie Slyby ckslyby@gmail.com 260.438.1448 | |||||||||||||
 | A proud native of Fort Wayne and representing the city's south side, Alex Stronczek is known in the community for his energy, dedication, and heart-on and off the field. A former college soccer player and lifelong athlete, he brings that same passion to his professional life as a steel salesman for the Henry family with Paragon Steel, where he's built a reputation for reliability and strong relationships. Alex is a devoted husband to his wife of 7 years, Elle, and a hands-on dad to their four children. Whether he's coaching T-ball or soccer, training for the Chicago Marathon as a member of the Parkinson’s Champions Team or enjoying time with his family at the lake or on the beaches of Charleston, he leads with commitment and love. Currently finishing his bachelor's degree at Indiana Tech, Alex continues to grow as a leader in both his family and community. With his deep local roots, strong values, and drive to give back, Alex is honored to be a part of such an important event in our city. |
 | Blaire Reichenbach is a graduate of Canterbury School and Indiana University and the owner of Pure Barre Fort Wayne. She is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and community through movement. Having grown up dancing, Blaire is especially excited to participate in this year’s Fort Wayne Dancing with the Stars and support such an important cause in the community. Blaire and her husband, Ryan, are the proud parents of their one-year-old daughter, Sloane, and also share their home with two rescue pitbulls, Piper and Bailey. Outside of the studio, Blaire enjoys a good dad joke, a glass of red wine, and spending time with family and friends. As a small business owner, wife, and mom, she loves creating spaces where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired. |
 Elena Roeth | Elena Roeth is a proud Fort Wayne native and graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from IPFW and her master’s degree from the University of Saint Francis. Elena is a Risk Advisor with Insurance Management Group, where she is passionate about building strong relationships and helping clients protect what matters most. Deeply rooted in the Fort Wayne community, Elena has volunteered in many capacities with local nonprofits. She previously served on the board of directors for Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana and currently serves on the board for the Fort Wayne Dance Collective. Having grown up dancing, Elena is thrilled to step back onto the dance floor while supporting the Carriage House—an organization that makes a profound difference in the lives of so many in the Fort Wayne community she loves. Elena and her husband, Colin, are the proud parents of 6-year-old twins, Jackson and Isabelle. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, singing karaoke, and, of course, dancing whenever she gets the chance. |
| Jill's Picture | Jill's Bio |
 | Sarah Schreiber is a Partner at Barrett McNagny and represents clients on all issues related to labor and employment. On a daily basis, Sarah works with companies of all sizes, from small employers to publicly traded companies. She engages directly with company leadership and human resource personnel to provide workplace solutions. Sarah prides herself on spending much of her time on client counseling. From her nearly thirteen years representing employers, Sarah understands that two companies coming together can be complex. There are several factors related to L&E to consider before, during, and after the M&A process; Sarah counsels at every step. Sarah also routinely conducts labor and employment diligence on deals of all sizes and prepares employment agreements, consulting and independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenant agreements and all other employment-based documents. Sarah also defends employers against claims involving local, state and federal labor and employment laws. Sarah’s Professional Honors include the following:
While much of Sarah’s time is devoted to her law practice and community involvement, family comes first (and always will). She loves spending time with her husband, Alex, and children, Margaret and Teddy. Together, they love traveling (especially to Disney and the beach), playing sports, enjoying their backyard, family movie nights, and having “dance parties.” |
We are so happy that you are for joining us for our event - we can't wait to meet you! Your support of the Carriage House means the world to all of us.
We work hard to make sure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable for the evening. Here are a few questions that we have been asked in the past.
What should I wear? It's a classy event - evening party attire is suggested. Most men will wear jacket or suit.
The Dancing Committee
Is it a cash bar? Yes! Credit cards and cash will be accepted at bars throughout the venue. VIP Sponsors will have a dedicated Open Bar.
2023 Celebrity Judges
What's for dinner? Our event is catered by the Hilton Fort Wayne. There will be an expansive buffet with options for all kinds of diets. The buffet will be available from 5:30 - 7:00 VIP Sponsors will have an elegant plated dinner.
2023 Champions Kayla DeMarchis with professional partner Patric Didier from Fred Astaire.
The Grand Wayne Center
How do I support my favorite dancer? Cheer! Applaud! And Vote! Every person gets one free vote in the first round and one free vote in the second round. More votes are available for purchase ($10 each) with cash, checks, credit cards, and Venmo at the event. Thank you for supporting the mission of the Carriage House with your votes!
 | The Carriage House is a unique and nontraditional community assisting women and men with the most serious mental illness to recover and reclaim their lives. |  | Since 1997, we have been honored to provide the highest quality psychiatric rehabilitation using the evidence-based and internationally replicated Clubhouse Model. |
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