Louise was born in Glasgow, Scotland and moved to the United States at a young age. After a few years in Chicago, her family settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. Louise began to take Highland dancing lessons and performed at her first St. Andrew’s Ball shortly thereafter. She became a teacher in 1997 and an RSOBHD Judge in 2011 and enjoys sharing her love of dancing and the Scottish culture. Louise continues to perform as a featured dancer with Seven Nations.

In addition to highland dancing, Louise is owner of Celtic Corner and president of Cincinnati Highland Dancers. She enjoys horseback riding and competing in dressage. Louise is married to Past President Robert Reid and has two (mostly grown) children Cami and Will.

Jeff joined the pipe band as a snare drummer in 1992. The interaction of playing at Society events in the band led him to become a Society member in 1995. Over the years in the pipe band, he has held positions of secretary, treasurer, drum sergeant and since 2012, band president. In 2016, Jeff helped the pipe band establish an indoor solo piping and drumming competition held the day of the ceilidh. Besides the Caledonian Pipe Band, Jeff also played in the 87th Cleveland Pipe Band for 10 years. A highlight of that experience was a trip to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow in 2015 where the band played in the grade 4 contest.

In the Society, Jeff was a member of the scholarship committee for several years and then chairperson from 2019-2020. From there he became Recording Secretary for the last 2 years. As scholarship chair, he held fundraisers to publicize it and raise donations.

Jeff is the dad of three kids, Evan, Katie and Pippa. Jeff and his wife, Sarah live in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Cincinnati and he has been a GIS Cartographer with Duke Energy for 10 years.

Scots/Irish on my father’s side who is from Larne N. Ireland, and English on my mother’s side who is from Lincolnshire England. Born in Seattle Washington but raised in the Midlands in England. I moved back to the US and have lived in Cincinnati since. Soon after college I got into bagpiping. Joining the Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums where over the years I’ve been President, Quarter Master, Business manager and currently the Drum Major and bagpiper. I’m an honor Guard piper for the Clermont County Sheriff and Loveland Symmes Fire Department. I’ve been on the board for the Cincinnati Celtic festival and the Ohio Scottish Games. Been a member of the Society since 1992 and held various positions over the years. President of the Caledonian Society of Cincinnati 2015/16 and currently a trustee. I also own and operate Celtic Corner with my Wife Louise, who is a Highland Dancer and Judge. I work as a Sourcing Manager at Ethicon Endo Surgery.

Outside of bagpiping, I enjoy playing Polo with the Cincinnati Polo Club, autocrossing my 1979 MGB and traveling to wine country.

Patrick McCollum is an HR professional with over 25 years of solid, transformative HR experience. His ultimate passion is in creating and driving environments where people and teams are empowered to do their best work each day.

Patrick’s family can be traced to the Argyll area of Scotland, where their clan chief, Robin Malcolm, and his wife Pat, still reside in the clan castle of Duntrune, mere steps from Dunadd Fort, which was the capital city of the ancient kingdom of Dal Riata and the power center of Gaelic kings for hundreds of years, before Scotland became a country. Duntrune castle has the notable distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied castle in mainland Scotland, and has been occupied by Clan MacCallum since the 1700’s.

When not at work, Patrick meets the definition of a true polymath. His interests are diverse and broad. An Army veteran, former college athlete, forensic entomologist, heavy metal singer, and amateur fencer; Patrick's interests now involve writing, traveling, spending time with family and friends, or working on one of several other hobbies. He is also a certified Master of Scotch Whiskey, and an Executive Bourbon Steward with the Kentucky Master Distillers Association. Patrick and his family reside in Loveland with their cat (Finnegan) and Siberian Husky (Maisie).

Jamie was born and raised in Loveland, Ohio where she currently resides with her husband, Scott, and son, Sydney. Her love for Scottish heritage began decades ago when she attended her first Scottish Highlands Festival to see a band called Seven Nations. She has been hooked ever since! Over the years, Jamie and her family have attended countless events enjoying so much of what Scottish culture has to offer.

Jamie has been in the education field since 1994. After 12 years of teaching high school math, she is now a School Counselor at Loveland High School. She loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Life long resident of Anderson Township and Mt Washington. Alumni of Anderson High, Tulane University and U C (yes it was conflicting to watch the game).

Member of our Society since 1998.

Profession: sales, home construction and recently operated reverse osmosis system at power stations.

Hobbies: history, good Whisky, hiking, cooking, food and drinks with friends old and new.

James joined the Society over a decade ago and has served as the recording secretary in the past. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and currently plays with the Emerald Society Police and Fire Pipes and Drums. He and his bride Susan, have 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He's from the South Bronx so he may be difficult to understand.

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