Renee Cole

Inducted: 2021

Reneé Cole has been a participant, instructor, director, support staff, and everything else that comes along with the marching activity. She has been an integral part of many high achieving groups for many years. Her dedication hasn’t stopped on the performance floor. Reneé has also has held board positions with the Michigan Color Guard Circuit for many years, served on many committees, and has also been a tabulator and Contest Director. The circuit cannot function without the selfless donation of one’s time, and Reneé exemplifies that understanding. Reneé attended Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose, MI, where she played trumpet and was a member of the winter guard. She marched with the Northern Aurora Drum and Bugle Corps, playing soprano bugle, and also marched in the color guard under the instruction of Alan Spaeth. She has instructed and/or directed numerous winter guards over the years, most notably WGI Finalists Interplay and East Independent. Reneé has served on the MCGC Board of Directors as WGI Representative, Treasurer, and Vice President. She has also served the Circuit as a Tabulator, Contest Director, member of the Championships Committee, Rules Committee, and Chair of the Budget Committee. She is married to Greg Cole, and they have two children.