Josh Guttveg
Audio Caption Manager
Audio Caption Manager
Josh Guttveg is an arranger, sound designer, and all-around audio specialist, having worked with and designed for numerous groups across the state of Florida and beyond for both indoor percussion and outdoor marching programs. Josh has been involved in the marching arts for over 15 years, assuming multiple responsibilities and positions over the years. He started his indoor marching career with Stryke Percussion, playing synthesizer from 2011 and then 2013-17. In 2013, he also started his DCI career with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps as their assistant conductor for the 2013-14 seasons. Josh would then earn the position of synthesizer with the world championship organization Carolina Crown, spending 2 years with them and aging out in 2016. After aging out, he returned to Crown as their Audio Intern in 2017, launching his career in marching audio and becoming one of their Audio Engineers in 2018 and Lead Audio Engineer for the 2019 season. He would also return to Stryke Percussion after his age out to become Audio Caption Head for both the World and Open groups from 2018-present, also consulting with the championship-winning ensemble Stryke Winds throughout the years.
David Nekula
Lead A1
Lead A1
David Nekula aged out with the Blue Stars in 2022, but his first drum corps experience was as a member of Jersey Surf in 2018. Ever since, he has been active in the art as a fan, educator, and audio engineer. David has served as a music and visual tech, as well as audio technician, at his
former high school since graduating in 2019. In 2023 he was an A3 at the Cadets and started working on the audio team with George Mason University Indoor Percussion whom he most recently finished the 2024-2025 season with. In 2024 David was an A2 with the Blue Stars and now serves as
the lead A1 for the 2025 season.
Katherine Stone
A1
A1
Katherine started her marching career at Eden Prairie HS in Minnesota, and continued to be a member at River City Rhythm in 2018 and 2019. She has been involved with George Mason University from 2019-2021 and 2023-2025. Her other staff experience includes Spirit of Atlanta, Music City Drum Corps, Imperial Dynasty, as well as several high school ensembles in Virginia.
Katherine currently lives in Northern Virginia, working as an Audio Engineer with Union Stage Presents in DC. In her free time, she enjoys doing crosswords and wrapping cables.
Katherine is very excited for her first season with Blue Stars!
Rohan Bhat
A2
A2
Rohan Bhat is an audio engineer/ consultant, and percussionist who has worked with various indoor and outdoor groups in teaching front ensemble and running sound in Texas, across both indoor percussion and outdoor marching programs.
After several years as a performing member in the marching arts, he began his professional marching audio career in 2024, joining the Blue Stars’ audio team. This will be his second year on the Blue Stars’ audio staff.
Rohan currently lives in Houston, Texas, working as a live sound engineer and studies music at the University of Houston. He enjoys watching Sports and making cables look neat.
Anita McClane
A2
A2
Anita McClane is currently the Band Director at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, FL. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, where she studied Flute with Elissa Lakofsky. While at FAU, Anita participated in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and The Pride of the Atlantic Marching Band.
Since 2017, Anita has worked with several Florida Bands as both a visual and a music technician. Notably, she has worked with the Palm Beach Central Bronco Band and the Seminole Ridge Winged Regiment where she served as the Music Caption Head and Visual Technician.
Anita is also active in the indoor winds and indoor percussion activity. She was a member of Stryke Wynds in 2020. In 2023, she returned to Stryke Wynds as an Audio Team Member and helped the program obtain a gold medal in Winds Independant World. In 2024, she was on the audio staff for Stryke Wynds and Stryke Percussion.
Anita started her DCI experience with the 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp from New London, CT as a Conductor in 2018. She is very excited to continue her experience with the Blue Stars Audio Team!
Anna Kammerer
Audio Intern
Audio Intern
This is Anna’s first season with the Blue Stars and first season with any drum corps! Anna is majoring in Audio Technology and minoring in Music at Clemson University, and will graduate in 2027. She marches baritone in the Clemson Tiger Band and is on the uniform managing team. She has also been involved in CU Singers, basketball pep band, Symphonic Band (bassoon), and Concert Band (tuba).
Anna is from Central Illinois, where she was active in her high school band and choir programs. She hopes to continue to be involved in drum corps audio and learn from the very best!
Audrey Morales
Audio Intern
Audio Intern
Audrey Morales is a full-time student at Oklahoma State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry. She works as a stagehand at both the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts and the Greenwood School of Music on OSU’s campus. A low brass specialist with tuba as her primary instrument, Audrey is entering her fourth year working with the Bartlesville High School marching band. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, working with sound and lighting technology, sipping coffee, and sneaking in a nap whenever she can.
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Administrative Staff
- Apr 15, 2024 Brad Furlano
- Apr 15, 2024 Brad Harris
- Apr 15, 2024 Lizzie Miller
- Apr 15, 2024 Steve Stueck
- Apr 15, 2024 Heather Tollers
- Apr 15, 2024 Jack Pantaleo
- Apr 15, 2024 Mike Andrews
- Apr 15, 2024 Sue Wilson
- Apr 15, 2024 Abby Musick
- Apr 15, 2024 Kyle Winn
- Apr 15, 2024 Fred Feeney
- Apr 15, 2024 Kyle Gillikin
- Apr 15, 2024 Aaron Meyer
- Apr 15, 2024 Mike Roberts
- Apr 15, 2024 Cory Jones
- Apr 15, 2024 Cade Samons
- Apr 15, 2024 Becky Winger
- Apr 15, 2024 Jordon Pinchback
- Apr 15, 2024 Makayla Lockhart
- Apr 15, 2024 Samantha Jensen
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Audio Team
- Sep 5, 2022 Josh Guttveg
- Sep 4, 2022 David Nekula
- Sep 3, 2022 Katherine Stone
- Sep 2, 2022 Rohan Bhat
- Sep 1, 2021 Anita McClane
- Aug 28, 2021 Anna Kammerer
- Aug 5, 2020 Audrey Morales
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Brass Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Travis Larson
- Oct 3, 2024 Craig Adams
- Oct 3, 2024 Amanda Petro
- Jan 25, 2023 Adam Vernon-Young
- Jan 25, 2023 Anthony Cruddas
- Jan 25, 2023 Christopher Agwu
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Joseph Gray
- Jan 25, 2023 Alex Askew
- Jan 25, 2023 Caleb Brigham
- Jan 25, 2023 Jacob Carpenter
- Jan 25, 2023 Jordan English
- Jan 25, 2023 Cora Gilreath
- Jan 25, 2023 Ian Hoffman
- Jan 25, 2023 Calvin Householder
- Jan 25, 2023 Jared Kaufman
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Jason Rinehart
- Jan 25, 2023 Stefan Roose
- Jan 25, 2023 Austin Cilone
- Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Jay Sconyers
- Jan 25, 2023 Brandon Clark
- Jan 25, 2023 Elise Hawkes
- Jan 25, 2023 Olivia Ellsworth
- Jan 25, 2023 Daniel Bartley
- Jan 25, 2023 Tom Santiago
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Caption Head
- Mar 30, 2025 John Kregler
- Mar 29, 2025 Malan Messemore
- Oct 3, 2024 Travis Larson
- Oct 3, 2024 Greg Power
- Oct 3, 2024 Craig Adams
- Oct 3, 2024 Amanda Petro
- Oct 3, 2024 Roger Marquis
- Oct 3, 2024 Luke Zamprelli
- Oct 3, 2024 Tyler Propfe
- Sep 11, 2024 Jordan Garza
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Color Guard Staff
- Apr 1, 2025 Michael Shapiro
- Mar 30, 2025 John Kregler
- Mar 29, 2025 Malan Messemore
- Mar 29, 2025 Anthony Garcia
- Mar 28, 2025 Justin Turner
- Mar 27, 2025 Kristen Zotti
- Mar 26, 2025 Seth Thomas
- Mar 25, 2025 Joshua De Guzman
- Mar 25, 2025 Krystal Cookie Shepherd-Greene
- Mar 25, 2025 Brittany Shepherd
- Mar 25, 2025 Leah Francis
- Mar 23, 2025 Carrie Appel
- Mar 22, 2025 Wesley Tyree
- Mar 21, 2025 Alex Serrano
- Mar 20, 2025 Natasha Rupert
- Mar 18, 2025 Charlee Facundo
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Design Team
- Apr 1, 2025 Michael Shapiro
- Sep 7, 2022 Jim Wunderlich
- Sep 7, 2022 Kevin Ford
- Sep 6, 2022 Andrew Markworth
- Sep 6, 2022 Zach Schlicher
- Jun 7, 2022 Kris Galbreath
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Front Ensemble Staff
- Sep 11, 2024 Jordan Garza
- Sep 11, 2024 Sarah Santa Cruz
- Sep 11, 2024 Clark Floer
- Sep 11, 2024 Adam Whoolery
- Sep 11, 2024 Trysten Cook
- Sep 11, 2024 Jai Price
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Health & Wellness Staff
- Jan 25, 2023 Rita Acosta, LAT, ATC, EMT
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Percussion Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Greg Power
- Nov 26, 2023 Cameron Ayers
- Nov 26, 2023 George Collins
- Nov 26, 2023 Benjamin Pyles
- Nov 26, 2023 David Ramirez
- Nov 26, 2023 Bryan Criswell
- Nov 26, 2023 Isaiah Wood
- Nov 26, 2023 Charlie Davis
- Nov 26, 2023 Luis Garcia
- Nov 26, 2023 Evan Smith
- Nov 26, 2023 Max Salce
- Nov 26, 2023 Genevieve Hilburn
- Nov 26, 2023 Kyle Harry
- Nov 26, 2023 Kobe Sanders
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Visual Staff
- Oct 3, 2024 Roger Marquis
- Oct 3, 2024 Luke Zamprelli
- Oct 3, 2024 Tyler Propfe
- Jan 25, 2023 Jonny Zollo
- Jan 25, 2023 Brad Donoris
- Jan 25, 2023 Jacoby Taylor
- Jan 25, 2023 Doug Hall
- Jan 25, 2023 Chris Hardesty
- Jan 25, 2023 Matt Katafiasz
- Jan 25, 2023 Aaron Spiegel
- Jan 1, 2021 Matthew Hurtado
- Dec 31, 2020 Cheyanne Dougherty
- Dec 31, 2020 Adara Joiner
- Dec 31, 2020 Jorden Charles
- Sep 10, 2020 Will Carroll
- Sep 9, 2020 Ryan Stratford
- Sep 9, 2020 Jason Schmidt
- Sep 5, 2020 Yukari Nakazawa