Melanie Smith & Amy Sigmon
Princess of Hickory | Princess of Greater Piedmont
Melanie and Amy have worked together for six years in the world of pageantry. Combined, the team has over 25 years of pageantry experience. When the two aren’t “doing the pageant thing,” they both enjoy spending time with family and friends, hanging out at the lake, and eating at Taco Bell! Melanie is the mom of Courtney Smith, the “2004-2005 Tiny Miss Princess of North Carolina” and Allison Smith, the “2006-2007 Wee Miss Princess of North Carolina” and the “2007 Royal Princess of North Carolina.” Melanie has traveled all over the state of North Carolina with her girls competing and appearing at pageants; as well as, judging and coaching. She resides in Granite Falls, North Carolina where she owns a grading business with her husband, Jimmy.
Amy owns and operates the Greater Piedmont Dance Company in Hickory, NC. The studio consistently produces local, state, and national level title winners. Amy has been involved in dance and pageantry since the age of two. In 1992, she held the title of “Miss Hickory,” and went on to compete in the “Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant.” She resides in Newton, North Carolina with her husband, James and daughters, Abbey Grace and Ainsley Faith.
Steve and Susan Mintz
Executive Directors
have been directing pageants as husband and wife for twelve years! Susan founded the Princess system in 1993 and is also the owner of the Little and Teen Miss Goldsboro and Little & Teen Miss Wayne County pageants. Susan has been involved in all aspects of pageants for over 30 years from competitor to pageant mom and everything in between. She has also owned and operated her own pageant dress shop and is a licensed cosmetologist! Steve is employed as an engineer with Waukesha Electric Systems in Goldsboro and has been involved in all aspects of pageantry for over nine years, from auditor, judge, and director! He handles all the "behind the scenes" aspects of directing and is also the creator and manager of this website! Both Steve and Susan have judged many different styles of pageants on the local, state, regional and national levels. They are also on the Miss North Carolina list of accredited judges. They reside in Goldsboro, NC with their dog "Taco" and their cats "Kitty Fluff" and "Simba"!
Eddie and Marie Maroules
Pitt County Young Miss | Princess of Lenoir County | Princess of Pitt County
have been involved in the pageant industry for over 16 years! They have experienced pageants from every angle! They have judged on the local, regional, state, and national levels and have been directing for over ten years! They have three children, two boys, Trey and Michael and one daughter, Elizabeth! Elizabeth competed in pageants for 15 years and has held the title of Overall Supreme Princess of North Carolina three times, Teen Miss Wayne County USA in 2001 (a top twelve finisher @ Miss NC USA), and most recently relinquished her Miss Eastern Carolina title (MAO) in 2010. Marie is also the owner of the "Dariy Bar" in Kinston and Eddie is the former owner of Southeast Auto Brokers of Kinston!
Karen Sauls
Princess of Johnston County
Karen has grown up in Johnston County. She resides Smithfield/Selma area with her husband Brian, and two children, Matthew and Kaylee. Karen also has learned the ropes of pageantry because her daughter Kaylee has been competing since she was 12 months old. She loves to compete in pageants and is the current Baby Miss Princess of North Carolina. She won Mini Majestic at her very first pageant and they have loved it ever since. Karen has trained in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Gymnastics and Vocal Presentation. She was a member of her High School Ensemble Group and a member of a Trio Gospel group. Karen has been a hairstylist for the past 14 years and loves to instill confidence in others by changing their hairstyles. She is currently an assistant teacher in the Johnston County School System and works with autistic children. She loves children and making a difference in their lives inspires her. She is very excited to join our pageant system as a director and cant wait to meet new people and reunite with old friends along this journey.
Jenny Parks & Emily Coltrane
Princess of Central Piedmont | Princess of Davidson County
Jenny has been involved in pageantry for over 17 years as a contestant, judge, assistant, and director on a local level. She is a member of the Asheboro Jaycees where she is very involved with the Asheboro Jaycees Randolph County Youth Pageant which she directed in 2005. She enjoys helping her daughter Ashlin in pageants Ashlin is the 2006 Doll Miss Princess of Moore County. Jenny has had training in dance (tap, jazz, ballet, and clogging). She resides in Asheboro with her husband Darrell, daughter Ashlin, and son Austin where she is employed with Randolph County Government as an Administrative Assistant in the Soil and Water Conservation Department. "I am very excited about directing the Princess of Central Piedmont Pageant and becoming a part of the Princess of North Carolina family."
Emily has been involved in pageantry for over 10 years as a judge, assistant, and co-director on a local and state level. She enjoys helping her daughter Sarah compete in pageants and dance competition. Sarah has held many titles in various pageant systems. She resides in Seagrove with her husband Jack and daughter Sarah. She is employed with the State of North Carolina as a Juvenile Court Counselor for over 12 years. She feels that every child should feel positive about themselves and boost their self-confidence. She feels her character and personality will bring a fun and exciting experience to pageantry. "I am very excited about directing the Princess of Davidson County Pageant and becoming a part of the Princess of North Carolina family."
Tammy Baysden
Princess of Duplin County
Tammy Baysden lives with her husband Robert and their three children, Hudson 8, Riley 7, and Montana 3. Tammy has a real life view of pageantry because she and Montana both compete. Montana has competed since she was 15 months old and Tammy just started competing in June 2005 when she won the title of Mrs. Seven Springs. She went on to be crowned Classic Miss North Carolina Heartland and then Classic Miss Seven Springs Christmas.Tammy has just completed her Associates in Arts degree from Lenoir Community College in Kinston and will be returning to college in Jan. 2006 to pursue a degree in Biotechnology.
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Brandy Lee Grimes
Princess of Crystal Coast
Brandy and her husband Chad currently reside in Grimesland , NC . She is employed with First South Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer in Greenville . She has been in the mortgage industry for the past 9 years and loves giving the opportunity of home ownership to many people. Brandy has been involved in all aspects of pageants for the past 21 years and has personally competed on local, state, and national levels winning numerous titles. She has a strong dancing background with individual concentration in jazz and tap. She still remains very active in pageants as a director, wardrobe consultant, personal coach, interview training, and hair/makeup artist for all levels of pageants. Brandy is a current member of the Belhaven Celebrations Committee, Pitt/Greenville Board of Realtors where she was named the 2009 Affiliate of the Year, Pitt/Greenville Chamber of Commerce where she serves as an ambassador. Brandy is also the current director for the Miss Independence Scholarship Pageant held annually in Belhaven , NC .
Sonny & Vonnie Walton
Princess of Robeson County
Sonny & Vonnie Walton reside in Lumberton with their two sons Coleman and Korbyn, and one daughter Kaloni. Sonny is a human resource manager at a local retail chain and Vonnie is a fulltime housewife and student. They have been involved in pageants for over 6 years. Kaloni began competing at 3 months old. She has competed in numerous pageants and was the 2005 Baby Miss Princess of NC and currently holds the title as 2009 Mini Supreme Princess of NC. Sonny has been in every aspect of pageantry from judging, coaching, and designing pageant wear. We are very excited to join the Princess of NC pageant system as directors and can’t wait to get to meet new people.
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Lisa Coleman
Princess of Lee County
Lisa has been involved in many areas of pageantry as a former contestant in her childhood years and later in both Miss NC and Miss California MAO preliminaries. In addition, she has judged pageants on the local and State levels. Lisa is now a pageant mom herself.
Lisa resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband Peter, son Chris a typical boy who loves Karate and Soccer and daughter Holly who is the reigning Baby Miss Princess of Crystal Coast. Lisa is thrilled to be apart of such a great pageant system and is looking forward to meeting new friends and creating lasting friendships.
Beth Bradley
Princess of Wake County
Beth has been involved in pageants for the past 6 years as a co-director for the Carolina Princess program for the Miss North Carolina
Organization. She is also on the executive committee for the Miss North Carolina Organization and volunteers a lot of her time to
mentoring young children. Beth lives in Clayton, NC with her husband and 2 children. Her daughter has recently become involved in
pageants and is the current Tiny Miss Princess of Crystal Coast. Beth looks forward to being a part of the Princess of North Carolina
family as a director and pageant mom.
Deborah Rosenberg
Ham & Yam Festival | Princess of Mule City | Princess of Cape Fear
Deborah resides in Benson NC with her husband Marvin and daughter Charli. She has been involved in pageants for many years from directing, auditing, judging, and as a pageant mom. Deborah has directed the Ham & Yam festival pageant for many years and has raised thousands of dollars for the MeFine foundation, CMN, and Victory Junction. Charli has competed in pageants since she was a small child and has held many titles, most recently she was the 2010 Little Miss Princess of North Carolina. Charli is now one of our beloved "has beens". We are truly blessed to have Deborah and her family in ours.
Diane Koonce
Princess of Coastal Carolina
Diane has been involved in pageants for a number of years. Most recently she served on the board for the Miss Eastern Carolina Pageant a Miss NC preliminary. She is currenly a nurse for Carolina East Medical Center and has been with them for over 22 years. She is a Miss NC certified judge and is on the active judges list. Diane said "I have always enjoyed watching pageants and loved the time I spent with my daughter when she competed". She has been the director for the Strawberry Festival in the Vanceboro since 2009. She has also served as the President of the Vanceboro Resue Squad Auxiliary and the Strawberry Festival committee. Diane resides in Cove City NC with her husabnd Curtis where they have lived for over 34 years.
