Blair Baxter is a longtime Austinite, entrepreneur, and mother of twin three-year-old girls. A St. Edward’s University graduate with a degree in Photocommunications, Blair has built multiple businesses, but her truest passion is Pecos Jane Vintage, the East Austin boutique she launched in 2022 and was recently recognized by Vogue for its bold blend of Western style and luxury vintage.

Pecos Jane has quickly become a destination for celebrity stylists, collectors, and fashion lovers alike. More than a store, it’s a vibrant community space built around self-expression, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of creative women.

Blair is honored to dance in support of the Center for Child Protection, a mission that feels deeply personal as a mother. She believes meaningful change starts close to home, in our neighborhoods, communities, and everyday actions, because every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and seen.

Kim Chappell is the Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie, the only organic infant formula company in the U.S. founded and led by moms. She has helped build Bobbie into the fastest growing infant formula company in the U.S. since the 1980s, earning recognition as the #1 formula at Whole Foods nationwide, TIME’s Most Influential Companies (2025), and Fast Co’s #9 Most Innovative Companies (2026).

Under Kim’s leadership, Bobbie has been a four-time Fast Co Brands That Matter recipient and 2024 Shorty Award winner for Best Small Brand. Kim herself has been named Forbes 50 Most Entrepreneurial CMOs, Shorty’s Brand Marketer of the Year 2025, and Adweek’s Creative 100.

A proud University of Georgia alum (40 Under 40, Class of 2023), Kim is a busy mom of three based in Austin. She’s a SolidCore devotee, fries-and-white-wine enthusiast and loves cleaning out a closet. She hates camping so don’t ask her to.

Alicia Golinghorst has proudly called Austin home since 2007, though her Ohio roots remain strong (Go Bucks!). A dedicated supporter of the Center for Child Protection since 2024, she serves as a Guardian Angel and recently joined the Friends of Christopher Guild in 2026. Her passion for serving others and supporting children is a defining part of who she is.

Deeply rooted in faith and family, Alicia spent years homeschooling her two sons, an experience that strengthened her patience, organization and nurturing spirit. Participating in Dancing with the Stars Austin is a meaningful way for her to give back and advocate for children in need.

When she’s not volunteering or supporting the community, Alicia is a devoted stay-at-home mom. She and her husband, Kirk, spend much of their time cheering on their sons at sports practices, games and school activities. In her free time, Alicia enjoys attending sporting events and playing golf.

Marquise Goodwin is a former NFL wide receiver, Olympian, artist, entrepreneur, and proud girl dad whose life has been defined by speed, resilience, and reinvention. A University of Texas standout and 11-year NFL veteran, he competed on the world’s biggest stages — from the Olympic Games to Sunday Night Football — inspiring audiences through his perseverance, faith, and refusal to be defined by adversity.

Off the field, Marquise is the co-owner of RSRV, an emerging visual artist, published author, and founder of “Color the World with Marae,” a children’s brand built to spark curiosity, celebrate culture, and build confidence in young readers. Alongside his wife Morgan, a fellow elite athlete and UT alum, he is deeply committed to family, mentorship, and serving the Austin community.

Now trading cleats for dance shoes, he’s excited to take on a brand-new challenge and proud to support the Center for Child Protection.

J.J. Gottsch is the CEO and General Manager of Austin Gamblers, Austin’s first professional bull riding team. He oversees both business and competition operations for the franchise, which has become one of the most successful teams in the PBR Team Series, earning more wins and championships than any other team in the league’s first four seasons. Under his leadership, the Gamblers also secured major brand partnerships and became the first sporting event to debut at Moody Center.

Before joining the Gamblers, J.J. spent 24 years with Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment, overseeing operations for the Round Rock Express, RS3 Turf, and RS3 Strategic Hospitality. A former professional baseball player, he also played collegiately at TCU and Creighton University.

J.J. is active in the Austin community, serving on several boards, including Foster Angels of Central Texas and the Central Texas Public Safety Commission. He lives in Austin with his wife, Evonne, and their daughter, Emma Jo.

Kristina Lackey, is a devoted mother of three, is deeply rooted in family and the Austin Community. She is also an author whose debut picture book, Side by Side, We Shine, a celebration of kindness, individuality, and living together in harmony, is set to debut this year.

Kristina is equally committed to advocacy and community service. She serves as Co-Chair of Saddle Up, partnering with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to protect children and create vital resources for them and the people who keep them safe.

Closer to home, she volunteers and serves on the boards of Steiner Ranch Elementary, Canyon Ridge Middle School, and Vandegrift High School, supporting students across every stage of their educational journey.

Kristina and her husband, John, are the proud owners of Walking 3 Ranch, a place that reflects their shared love of the outdoors, family, hard work, and stewardship.

MJ McFarland serves as Broker Associate and Principal at Christie’s International Real Estate, where he has closed more than $350 million in transactions with a distinct emphasis on luxury properties and new development.

His path to real estate was anything but conventional. Born in Watertown, New York, MJ was raised in a family shaped by service, discipline, and adaptability. With his father serving in the U.S. Military, he experienced life across multiple cities before putting down roots in Texas.

A standout athlete, MJ earned a full scholarship to The University of Texas at Austin, where he played tight end before advancing to the NFL. His professional career included stints with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys.

Outside of business, MJ is a dedicated husband and father. He and his wife, Whitney, a former collegiate soccer player at UT, are raising their two daughters with a deep appreciation for family, legacy, and home.

Erin Stewart is a wellness entrepreneur and holistic nutrition advocate who has called Austin home since 2021. As the founder of Savor + Sweat, she blends culinary nutrition with sustainable movement to help people nourish their whole selves through body, mind, and community.

With more than 20 years in the fitness and wellness space, Erin built and led a boutique wellness brand that expanded to 26 global locations. Today, that vision translates into locally focused programs, experiences, and resources delivered through the Savor + Sweat app, including a library of 400+ on-demand workouts and clean-eating recipes designed to make wellness accessible and sustainable for everyday life.

Her approach weaves together culinary nutrition, mindful movement, and healing-food concepts into a philosophy as practical as it is inspiring.

On the Dancing with the Stars Austin stage, Erin brings purpose-driven energy, warmth, and a community-first mindset, inspiring supporters to champion meaningful change.

Chef Saine Wong is the chef and owner behind Toshokan, one of Austin’s toughest reservations to land. After moving from Los Angeles, he opened Toshokan in 2022, a six-seat omakase that quickly became an Austin standout and earned back-to-back recognition from the Michelin Guide in 2024 and 2025.

His journey to Japanese cuisine wasn’t always the plan. Saine trained across French, Italian, Belgian, and American kitchens before finding his true calling in omakase. In 2018, he stepped away from his executive chef role in Hollywood and spent two years traveling the world, immersing himself in different food cultures and techniques that now shape his menu.

Today, he’s rooted in Austin, creating intimate dining experiences night after night. Outside the restaurant, he stays active with volleyball, golf, and football. Also, he’s a proud Taylor Swift fan.