Wendy has been a dedicated member of Silver Blades FSC for over 50 years, joining in the early 1970s shortly after discovering her love for skating at age 5. Inspired by her neighbor’s performance in the local ice show, she began lessons and participated in every ice show for nearly two decades. As a skater, she competed in singles and pairs, performed memorable solos like NY, NY and Memory, and passed her Gold Test in Figures with the guidance of esteemed coaches. She is a Sectional level competitor with Pair Partner Rick Roth.  At 16, she began trial judging, earning her first appointment at 18, and now serves as a National Competition Judge, Gold Test Judge, and Regional Referee. Her judging highlights include serving as a team leader and judge  internationally in Vienna, Austria ,   team leading in Nice, France and judging Nationals during two Olympic years. Passionate about lifelong skating, she encourages young skaters to persevere, emphasizing the many benefits skating offers, from building resilience and confidence to fostering joy and self-expression.

Robyn Brilliantine Wagner is a distinguished figure skating judge and former competitive skater with a rich history in the sport. As a National Medalist in Intermediate Pairs alongside her partner, Sean Tilley, Robyn showcased her talent and dedication on the ice. She also competed at the Sectional level for singles as an Intermediate, further highlighting her commitment to excellence in figure skating.

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Growing up under the guidance of her mother, Sharon Brilliantine, a respected coach at Silver Blades, Robyn was immersed in the world of figure skating from an early age. This familial connection fostered her deep understanding and passion for the sport, which seamlessly transitioned into her role as a judge.

Alexis started skating at a young age, and fell in love with the sport. She competed in singles for many years before discovering ice dance. She competed at Midwestern Sectionals with her partner, and carried on testing through her gold and into international dances once their partnership ended. She passed her gold skating skills and silver singles as well. Alexis wanted to continue her involvement in the skating world, and decided to begin judging. She is a gold level singles and dance judge, and working on her competition appointments. She loves watching skaters grow into amazing athletes and people!

Amy is a Gold-level skater in Singles and Skating Skills with over 34 years of experience. She began skating at age six, inspired by attending her sister's school skate party, and trained under coach Linda Ferrell.  She competed in Qualifying Competitions at the Novice level with elements like the double axel and triple salchow. While competing wasn't her passion, Amy loved gliding on the ice, improving her skills, and fostering friendships with her Silver Blades teammates during practices and summer camps.

She started trial judging while attending Syracuse University and skated in Synchro to stay connected to the sport she loves through college. After taking a seven-year break to focus on family, Amy returned in 2022, dedicating herself to judging and quickly advancing to the level of a Qualifying Competition Official.

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For Amy, skating is more than a sport—it's a lifelong source of joy, community, and personal growth. She cherishes the friendships it has brought her and is committed to inspiring skaters to develop a love for the ice, teach them perseverance, and self-expression. Amy continues to skate recreationally, sharing her passion for the sport and supporting the skating community.

Bonnie Williamson’s journey into figure skating judging began with casual conversations with parents at competitions about the rules of the sport. Intrigued by the nuances of scoring and advancement, she took it upon herself to order a rulebook and dive into learning the regulations and levels of competition. Her curiosity soon turned into a passion for understanding the path skaters take to progress in the sport.

Bonnie’s aspirations were encouraged by Ann Hannah, a respected judge from St. Joseph, who actively mentored those interested in becoming officials. Ann took Bonnie under her wing, guiding her through test sessions and providing invaluable training opportunities. Bonnie attended as many test sessions as possible to gain experience, even when the limited spots for trial judges were already filled at a test session. She often traveled long distances—from Michigan to Omaha, Kansas City to St. Louis, and even as far as Detroit, Delaware, and the Washington, D.C. area—to observe and refine her judging standards across different regions.

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Her dedication to judging was all the more impressive as she balanced it with supporting her children, Ben and Kate, in their own competitive Ice Dance careers. Due to frequent conflicts with their events, Bonnie was slower to receive Dance appointments, but her persistence never wavered.

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Through dedication, mentorship, and a commitment to excellence, Bonnie Williamson has developed into a well-rounded and experienced figure skating judge, shaping the sport she once sought to simply understand.

Kate began skating at age 6 in St Joseph and was immediately setup as an ice dance couple with her brother Ben.  They competed at the National Championships in Junior Ice Dance in 1988,1989, and 1990.  They were also selected for the World Junior Team and competed ice dance Internationally in 1989 and 1990.  Kate also competed in Singles up through the Novice level at Regionals.  She also earned a trip to the 1985 National Precision (Synchronized) Skating Championships skating on two teams, the "Baby Janes" and the "Jesse Janes" earning a National medal.  Kate coached for a few years before becoming a judge in 1996.  She worked her way to dual National judging certifications judging the National Championships in Ice Dance in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013, 2017, 2020, and 2022 as well as judging the National Championships in Singles in 2016 and 2018.  Kate has also been active in Judges' education previously serving on the USFS Judges' Committee as Exams Chair and as a JET (Judges Education Trainer) at the 2007 National championships.  She has also served as a mentor for many new judges.  Kate had the privilege of competing at the 2023 National Synchronized Skating Championships after joining the KC Momentum Masters Synchro team earning another National medal as an adult.  Kate continues to skate synchro and judge tests and competitions as her busy life with 3 kids allows.