Our Team
Tracy Siegman
Sam Schottenstein
Sam Schottenstein
Senior Officiant
Tracy Siegman earned a master's degree in Biblical studies and was ordained in 2010. After serving in Christian ministry for 14 years, she left the church to celebrate life with others. Over the years, she has served as a board member for various organizations addressing mental health, poverty, education, anti-racism and
Senior Officiant
Tracy Siegman earned a master's degree in Biblical studies and was ordained in 2010. After serving in Christian ministry for 14 years, she left the church to celebrate life with others. Over the years, she has served as a board member for various organizations addressing mental health, poverty, education, anti-racism and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She has officiated nearly 200 weddings.
Sam Schottenstein
Sam Schottenstein
Sam Schottenstein
Vision Strategist
Samuel Schottenstein has worked in education for more than 20 years as an educational consultant and professor/teacher. Sam has served on various foundation boards throughout Southwest Ohio focused on creating a better world through philanthropic work with children and families. Sam loves using his creativity to design unique unity ceremonies for couples.
Jim Hopkins
Sam Schottenstein
Rev. Joe Michael
Associate Officiant
Jim Hopkins has been a professional stage actor since 1996. He joined the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ensemble in 2010 starring in roles like Mr Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Charley in Death of a Saleman, Titus Andronicus, and Sturdyvant in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Jim has been married to Lettie for many year
Associate Officiant
Jim Hopkins has been a professional stage actor since 1996. He joined the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ensemble in 2010 starring in roles like Mr Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Charley in Death of a Saleman, Titus Andronicus, and Sturdyvant in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Jim has been married to Lettie for many years and enjoys spending time with their dog Delilah and urban farming.
Rev. Joe Michael
Rev. Joe Michael
Rev. Joe Michael
Associate Officiant
Joe is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and founding pastor of Forest Church. He is also a Druid member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD). He is a curator of the Healing Arts space at Wild Goose festival and co creates healing experiences at the festival. Rev. Joe has a
Associate Officiant
Joe is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and founding pastor of Forest Church. He is also a Druid member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD). He is a curator of the Healing Arts space at Wild Goose festival and co creates healing experiences at the festival. Rev. Joe has a Master in Divinity, PhD in sociology, and clinical training in pastoral care.
Mo Mo Schottman
Rev. Joe Michael
Mo Mo Schottman
Pawject Leader
Mo Mo loves people. She is always around to lend a paw anywhere she can. She prefers to be paid in treats.