Liz Steele

Liz Steele-Winter Guard Ensemble Director

Liz Steele has been with the Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps as the Color Guard Caption Head since 2015. In addition to the Corps, Liz co-founded the Saints Winter Guard program for the 2016 season. Her experience includes marching with the Hamilton TWP High School Marching Band and the Ohio Dominican University Marching Band. Liz also leads the Saints community outreach partnering with local community centers providing after-school guard programming.

Liz holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio Dominican University and is currently employed as a legal professional. Her hobbies include reading, music concerts, theater productions, learning vintage hairstyles, and last but not least, color guard!

 

Johnette Kesterson

Johnette Kesterson- Ensemble Assistant Director

Johnette Kesterson, a dedicated resident of Lewis Center, Ohio, has found her calling in the fields of healthcare and sports. As a medical assistant at Mount Carmel, she contributes to the well-being of her community. Beyond her professional duties, Johnette’s passion lies in the world of competitive guard.

For five seasons, Johnette has been an integral part of the Columbus Saints, serving as the assistant director for the Junior Guard. Her commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering a supportive environment has been instrumental in the program’s growth.

When not immersed in her work or coaching, Johnette finds solace in her creative pursuits. Photography and crafting offer her a means of expression and relaxation. Her love for writing and her involvement in developing guard show ideas demonstrate her dedication to the art form.

A particularly enthusiastic advocate for spinning, Johnette shares her passion by teaching this skill to younger generations.She believes that guard is a sport accessible to all, regardless of skill level, and strives to make the Columbus Saints program inclusive and empowering.

 

 

Ashley Duckett

Ashley Duckett- A Class Technician

Ashley Duckett has been involved in the color guard world since 2014, and is a technician for the Saints Winterguard in their 2026 season. Her experience includes 6 seasons spinning in Bellbrook Scholastic World Class, has been a volunteer with MEPA and WGI, and 3 seasons spinning with the Saints, most recently in their 2025 Drum Corps season.

Outside of color guard, Ashley loves singing, listening to music, attending concerts and conventions, and spending time with her cat.

Katie Woolsey

Katie Woolsey- Junior Guard Technician

Katie Woolsey has been with the Columbus Saints Junior Guard since Winter of 2023. Her experience includes spinning 3 seasons at Westland High School from 2017 to 2019, a season with Flaggots Ohio in the summer of 2023, and a season with Columbus Saints WinterGuard in 2022. Her hobbies includes playing chess, Magic the Gathering, Fortnite, and of course doing guard!