Jerilee has been a member of Sweet Adelines International since 1970. For 19 years Jerilee was a Championship Chorus Director in Iowa, and now brings her expertise as Master Director to City Voices. She graduated from the University of Iowa, studying Vocal Pedagogy and Class Voice.

For 17 years Jerilee served as a Sweet Adeline International Judge in the Showmanship category. She has also been Director of Musical Activities in her previous region. Jerilee now serves as Director Coordinator for Region #5 Management Team, is a member of the SAI Music Faculty, and is a recognized chorus and quartet coach.

Jerilee wants every individual in City Voices to know that she cares deeply about each member. She is invested in each person’s individual musical growth and positive feelings about themselves. She strives to make City Voices the “friendliest chorus” in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

Jerilee and her husband, Jim, live in Lake St. Louis, MO. They both enjoy the hobby of barbershop singing.