Name: Josh Colquitt, a.k.a. “Captain Havoc”
Date Of Birth: January 18, 1983
Job Description: Executive Director, Performer, Choreographer, All-around Handyman
Overview: Havoc is the handyman of the group, capable of any of the acts performed. He also brings a circus flavor to the show. Havoc has performed from Nevada to Florida and is the only person crazy enough to attempt the twin full flame staff routine. This is one performer you don’t want to miss!
Name: Sam, a.k.a. “Saminal”
Date Of Birth: September 5, 1977
Job Description: Stage Director, Performer, Administrative Director, Choreographer
Other Occupations/Interests: Martial Arts School Instructor/Owner, Black Belt
Overview: Sam has been with the group since the beginning in 2003. Always expanding his skills, Sam can spin any staff, pole, club, chain, sword, nun chuck, whatever! Sam brings a comedic as well as martial arts flavor to the show. Sam is a second-degree black belt in Kuk Sool Won, and owns/operates a martial arts school in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Name: Brandon Stephens, a.k.a "B-Man"
Date Of Birth: July 28, 1987
Job Description: Equipment Manager, Performer
Other Interests: Body Art, Motocross, Martial Arts
Overview: B-Man has had a fascination for fire all his life. When his brother "Havoc" returned from Burning Man, he started working with him and has been performing with the Burnerz off and on and now is back full time. B-Man is a choreography madman and is the backbone of most of the Burnerz' choreography. B-Man is a sight to see. Watch him go!
Name: Julie Ann Carson, a.k.a. "Phoenix"
Date Of Birth: September 19, 1971
Job Description: Executive Administrator, Performer, Drummer
Other Interests/Occupations: Massage Therapist, Hand Drumming, Writing, Energy Work, and Alternative Healing Methods
Overview: Phoenix has been performing since her 5th birthday when she earned $50 dancing and singing in her family-owned bar. In middle- and high school she took formal training in modern and jazz dance. At the age of 23 she started dancing professionally. Soon she took up hand drumming and was performing locally when she met the West Michigan Burnerz. She was immediately intrigued and after a long training process she started performing with them. With the Burnerz, Phoenix has been able to combine her love of performance with her passion for dance.
Name: Lisa Lohman, a.k.a "Lanae"
Date Of Birth:
Job Description: Performer
Other Interests: Dancing and the Arts
Overview: Before receiving a B.B.A. from GVSU, Lanae studied dance at MCC, attaining an Associates of Arts degree. With an eclectic dance background, Lanae now studies, choreographs and performs one of the oldest forms of dance... Bellydance. She was thrilled to turn up the heat on her sword bellydance by joining the West Michigan BURNERZ!
Group Photo: The West Michigan Burnerz
