Meet Our Ringers

Ringer Bios

Tracey Bowers, 2003

I started ringing bells 35 years ago in 5th grade. I really started to enjoy the art of ringing handbells when I joined the Alleluia Ringers at Concordia University, WI. As a charter member of MHE, I am glad to be able to keep my passion of ringing active.  I am also honored to be leading this wonderful group of ringers as the President.  I am also an at-large board member with the Handbell Musicians of America (HMA).  I am the Accounting Manager at a private company in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. I enjoy scrapbooking, reading or riding bike in my spare time. I also enjoy spending time traveling or even just relaxing around the house with my husband, Brad.

Lydia Clough, 2018

I am one of the newest ringers to MHE, but I've been ringing since I was a kid and it has always been a great way for me to play with great groups of people and have some fun! I am so grateful to be in an ensemble that will help me grow and expand my knowledge of bell ringing and I hope I can learn some techniques to help with my own directing. 


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Jana Larson, 2011

I began ringing handbells in fourth grade and haven't stopped. After playing and conducting bells as a student at St. Olaf College, I moved to Milwaukee in 2008 where I went to Concordia University Wisconsin and earned a Masters of Church Music in, what else? Handbells! I am a banker by day and also the handbell director at Fox Point Lutheran Church.  In my spare time, I enjoy exploring all the city has to offer, cheering on the Brewers, and hanging out with my dog, Luther.

Kristine Morano, 2006

I started playing handbells in 1994 with the handbell choir at St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Washington. While attending Concordia University for music education, I was a five-year member of the Alleluia Ringers. I now live in Fredonia and enjoy spending time with my husband, Tom, daughter, Mikayla, and son, Tyler.

Amy Mrosko, 2014

I fell in love with handbells during my time with the Alleluia Ringers as a student at CUW and have since enjoyed directing choirs at different churches.  I'm thrilled to be back in the Milwaukee area and to have the chance to ring with such a fabulous choir!  My time stays filled homeschooling three fabulous kids.

Stacey Nordmeyer, 2015

I have loved handbells for as long as I can remember and am thrilled to be a part of MHE! I learned to ring in 5th grade, rang all through high school, and toured with my choir both my junior and senior years. After that, I began solo ringing and working with the chime choir at my church. Currently, I direct one of the adult bell choirs at Unity Lutheran Church in Brookfield. Outside of MHE, I'm the Church Choral Editor for Hal Leonard. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, and I love traveling with my husband, Kevin.

Carl Reyes, 2011

I am the Director of Liturgy and Music at St. James Church, Franklin, where I direct vocal and handbell programs and get to play oboe along with other musicians in liturgy. A former music teacher in Detroit and Milwaukee having taught mostly K-8, I also worked in Parks and Recreation programs, and drove for Uber on the side.  A transplant from Michigan, after having performed for ten years with Classical Bells of Detroit, I've enjoyed ringing with MHE and other musical ensembles and as a solo handbell performer for 35 years. A resident of Bay View, I love gardening at home and at church.  In 2013, my nine siblings and I traveled to Malta to discover our roots with our mother.

Christina Rios, 2019

I have been ringing bells for almost 30 years now.  I started with a group called Embellishments in the 5th grade.  We performed and recorded for an annual Indianapolis tradition Hoosier Holidays.  Handbells was my first true love in music.  I have played in 2 school choirs,  4 different church choirs, a community choir and various small ensembles.   After falling in love with handbells, I started with more instruments beginning with clarinet and bass clarinet. When I am not having fun with music, I am probably doing something involving my career which is culinary arts.  I am a supervisor with Advocate Aurora Healthcare in their food and nutrition services and I also have a small group called Food Nerdz where we travel around and critique restaurants just for fun.  I am super excited to join the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble this year and can't wait to see what the year brings. ​​

Jennifer Scheler,
​2003-2012, 2015​

​I was first introduced to handbells in elementary school, continued ringing with the Alleluia Ringers at Concordia University, and was a charter member of MHE in 2003. Over the years, I have also been both ringer and director in church handbell choirs. As an agent with American Family Insurance, I have the privilege of protecting and restoring dreams in Wisconsin and neighboring states. I currently live in Pewaukee with my husband, Alex, and we have three grown children, all bell ringers.

Former Ringers

* Founding Member
^ Current Member

2003-2004

Karla Bessert *
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Lauren Delancy *
Jarrod (JR) Fenner *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Iris Jastram *
Shelley Lund *
Michael Moeder *
Jennifer Scheler *^
Karen Stabelfeldt *
Kimberly Williams *
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2004-2005

Karla Bessert *
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Lauren Delancy *
Patrick Delancy
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Iris Jastram *
Shelley Lund *
Jennifer Scheler *^
Karen Stabelfeldt *
Melodee Vogt
Kimberly Williams *
Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2005-2006

Allison Bessert
Karla Bessert *
Tracey Bowers *^
Karen Canapa
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Corey Janssen
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Jennifer Scheler *^
Karen Stabelfeldt *
Melodee Vogt
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2006-2007

Karla Bessert *
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Corey Janssen
Erin Junger
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Kristine Morano ^
Jennifer Scheler *^ 
Rachel Strand 
Melodee Vogt
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2007-2008

Karla Bessert *
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Corey Janssen
Erin Junger
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Kristine Morano ^
Jennifer Scheler *^
Rachel Strand 
Melodee Vogt
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2008-2009

Beth Bawden
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Michael Grosnick
Suzanne Hibbard *
Corey Janssen
Erin Junger
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Kristine Morano ^
Jennifer Scheler *^ 
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2009-2010

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Michael Grosnick
Shannon Grosnick
Suzanne Hibbard *
Corey Janssen
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Kristine Morano ^
Jennifer Scheler *^
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2010-2011

Ken Blake
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Laura Ellwein
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Michael Grosnick
Suzanne Hibbard *
Penny Kindraka 
Shelley Lund *
Joshua Moeller 
Kristine Morano ^
Jennifer Scheler *^
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2011-2012

Ken Blake
Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Debbie Frick *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Penny Kindraka 
Jana Larson 
Kristine Morano ^
Carl Reyes 
Anne Reynolds 
Jennifer Scheler *^
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2012-2014

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Penny Kindraka
Jana Larson 
Jason Lewerenz 
Joshua Moeller 
Kristine Morano ^
Carl Reyes 
Anne Reynolds
Kelli Stenklyft ​
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
Gwen Wiethorn
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*
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2018-2019

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Lydia Clough^
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hubbard *
Jana Larson 
Jennifer Scheler *^
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Carl Reyes 
Christina Rios 
​Allison Schweitzer
​Kelli Stenklyft
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
​​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2021 Fall

Karen Armstrong ^
Tracey Bowers*^
Linda Carlson ^
​Lydia Clough ^
​Jim Dahlgran ^
Lynn Key ^
Jennifer Scheler *^
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Noah Siem ^
​Cacia Speckhard ^
Director: Kaethe Grabenhofer

2014-2016

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson*
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Suzanne Hibbard *
Joshua Kramer
Jana Larson 
Jason Lewerenz
Jennifer Scheler *^
Joshua Moeller
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Carl Reyes 
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
Heide Young
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2019-2020

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Lydia Clough ^
Suzanne Hubbard *
Jana Larson 
Jennifer Scheler *^
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Carl Reyes 
Christina Rios 
​Allison Schweitzer
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer ​
Director: Kaethe Grabenhofer

2016-2018

Tracey Bowers *^
Linda Carlson *
Kaethe Grabenhofer *
Jamie Haack
Suzanne Hubbard *
Jana Larson 
Jason Lewerenz
Jennifer Scheler *^
Joshua Moeller
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Carl Reyes 
Rachel Strand 
Katie Wierer 
Heide Young
​Director: Dr. John A Behnke*

2020-2021

Tracey Bowers *^
Lydia Clough ^
Jana Larson 
Jennifer Scheler *^
Kristine Morano ^
Amy Mrosko ^
Stacey Nordmeyer ^
Carl Reyes 
Christina Rios 
​Director: Kaethe Grabenhofer