Joan Cunningham
In 1964, Joan began teaching dance classes in the basement of her parent's home. For eight years, Joan served as USAG President and was involved with the organization in a variety of influential capacities.
Janice Butler
Jan joined Joan in 1966 and the sisters named their business, "J&J." A short time later, acrobatics classes were offered as Jan had previous training in the sport. For one year in 1974, Jan ran J&J on her own as Joan had moved away for a time.
FOUNDERS
Together, Joan and Jan have hosted over 80 dance recitals and countless tumbling & trampoline competitions including State, Regional and National competitions. Under their ownership, J&J has sent ~25 athletes to compete in international competitions.
Both women were very involved in the Pecatonica community, serving on the Pecatonica Improvement Association, board of the Pecatonica Granary and started the Welcome Center.
TEAM SECRETARY
Cindy Bessert
Cindy has voluntarily served as the J&J Tumbling and Trampoline Team's secretary since 2000. She began volunteering with USAG in 1998 working in the Competition Office and as Awards Manager. In 2008, she also started tracking and approving mobility scores for elite athletes.
MEDIA MANAGER
Jordan Cone
Jordan joined J&J's competition team at six years old and competed nationally for ten years. At 13, she joined the J&J staff as a rec coach and quickly after began teaching Team as well. Today she creates marketing and staff materials for J&J and manages the gym's Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.