Wedding Party
Doug Hoffmann
Man of Honor
Doug and Jordan have been two peas in a pod since Doug first found out he was going to be "Uncle Baby". Built in best friends from the beginning- growing up on Lansdowne 3 houses from one another and fighting about Doug changing the rules of games in order to win, to being inseparable in our college days at BBC2, Theta Chi, and tailgating on Mizzou game days.
Sam Kessler
Best Man
Sam and Sam grew up together and went to school together from elementary through high school . Sam has been a great friend for a long time. Sam and his wife Chelsea have been great friends to Jordan and Sam
Katie Gaeta
Matron of Honor
Katie has been someone Jordan has looked up to from the start and always thought was the coolest. The 9 year age gap was never a factor while Katie welcomed bringing her little niece Jordan around her group of friends to sand volleyball games, themed parties, and the classic Gulf Shores trips. Katie's love and support has always been a constant, even as she plots to get Jordan and Sam to move back to St. Louis!
Tanner Krutzig
Groomsman
Tanner and Sam grew up together and went to school together from elementary through high school . Tanner has been a great friend for a long time. Tanner and his wife Lex have been great friends to Jordan and Sam
Erica Niemira
Bridesmaid
It is a full circle moment having Jordan's Aunt Erica as a bridesmaid. It wasn't too long ago ;) that Jordan was Erica's flower girl at her wedding at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Erica lives her life and guides her family with faith, beauty, kindness and grace- something Jordan hopes to embody and live out as she becomes Sam's wife.
Max Ditty
Groomsman
Max and Sam went to St. Cloud State together. Played baseball at SCSU together and were also college roommates.
Jill Armentrout
Bridesmaid
Jordan's Aunt Jill always found the fun in life and shared those experiences with Jordan whenever she could. Whether it was Jordan visiting Jill at Quincy, travelling to Savannah, GA to visit Jill while her husband was stationed there, or having Jill come pick Jordan and her friends up from Mardi Gras after one too many hurricanes. Jill was always dependable and selfless whenever Jordan needed her.
Alex Naasz
Groomsman
Naaszer and Sam went to St. Cloud State together. Played baseball at SCSU together and were also college roommates.
Tina Bennett
Bridesmaid
Tina has been Jordan's partner in crime since their high school days at Bishop DuBourg. Being teammates in soccer, basketball, and volleyball strengthened their friendship and allowed for ample opportunities for shenanigans driving around South City in Tina's purple pick-up truck. Staying close through the years, Tina was always down to visit the new places Jordan moved to for school and work and now bond by complaining to one another about the joys of their jobs in athletic administration at the high school and collegiate levels.
Dean Berry
Groomsman
Dean is the Head Baseball Coach at Northern State. Sam worked for Dean as his assistant coach for 5 years. Dean his wife Julie and their family are great friends to Jordan and Sam
Jenna Baker
Bridesmaid
Mizzou and Alpha Chi Omega brought Jenna and Jordan together as friends, "sisters," and roommates during their college days. They kept in touch through Facetime and phone calls while Jordan would spend hours on end in the car driving to and from recruiting trips. When these two reunite in person a few times a year, they always pick up right where they left off.
Chris Ramirez
Groomsman
Chris is the Head Baseball Coach at Lenior Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Chris hired Sam for his first coaching job at University of Illinois-Springfield. Ram has been a great mentor to Sam in his coaching career.
Cassidy Neer
Bridesmaid
Cass and Jordan became fast friends in Aberdeen, SD spending many of nights grilling on the patio, bartending at Wolves Football games, and grabbing beers at Lager's Inn. Cass always puts others first and frequently let Jordan third-wheel it on her and her husband Zach's date nights while Jordan and Sam were doing long-distance. She is a cheer leader to all and loves sharing a good Insta-reel that pokes fun at the relatabilities of Zach and Sam.
Zach Neer
Groomsman
Zach is a strength coach at Northern State. Sam and Zach lived together in Aberdeen for three years. Zach and his wife Cass are great friends
Andrea Tobin
Bridesmaid
Andrea is the sister of Sam, wife of groomsman, Jeff Tobin, and mother to flower girls, Stella and Scotti. Early into Sam and Jordan's relationship, Andrea quickly became Jordan's ally in heckling and giving Sam a hard time. She always has an open door policy to stay at her house while Sam and Jordan are on the road recruiting for work, and has a great sense of style where she buys two of everything she likes- one for her and one for Jordan!
Jeff Tobin
Groomsman
Jeff is Sam's Brother-in-law. He is the basketball Coach at Washington High School in Sioux Falls SD.
Maura Chadwick
Bridesmaid
Maura was there from the start of Jordan and Sam's relationship in Aberdeen, SD. She was responsible for inviting Sam to Jordan's Christmas party, where after that night, the rest was history! Our friendship grew as we closed down Lager's Inn on many of Tuesday nights and indulging in chips and salsa and margaritas at Maztalan's Mexican Restaurant.
Jared Quinlan
Groomsman
Jared is Jordan's brother, and in our house, he is better known as the President.
Kaitlin Popkova
Bridesmaid
Kaitlin was Jordan's roommate and "boss" in grad school working together at Carson's Sports Bar and Grill. Following graduation, Kaitlin agreed to explore a new city and move to Omaha, NE while Jordan officially started her collegiate coaching career.
Jaden Quinlan
Groomsman
Jaden is Jordan's youngest brother. Jaden is 11 years old and is in the 5th grade.