We are excited to introduce to you the Chair & Co-Chair for the 39th Annual U of O Winter Games!
Chairperson: Adelee Dixon
Chair of the 39th Annual Winter Games is Dr. Adelee Dixon. Dr. Adelee is a chiropractor and co-owner of Dixon Family Chiropractic along with her husband, a Spirit Lake native, Dr. Wade Dixon. They moved back to the area following college in 2000, joining Dr. Wade’s dad, Dr. Larry Dixon, at the office. She loves caring for her community, especially athletes and patients with hormonal or nutritional issues. They have two sons: Jacob is a freshman at Dakota State University studying Cyber Security, and Isaac is a Junior at the Spirit Lake High School.
Dr. Adelee spent years serving on the Youth Wrestling Board and Middle School Parents In Education Board, is currently active on the worship team and as a youth leader at her Crosswinds Church, and serves on the Indian Athletic Booster Board. She stays busy watching her boys in their numerous sport and music activities. She is also an instructor at the Bedell Family YMCA. In her free time she enjoys riding her bike, boating, cross country skiing, walking her dogs, and yoga. Her favorite Winter Games activities are the fat tire race and burning of the greens.
Co-Chair: Brent Harris
Co-Chair this year is Brent Harris. Brent is an account executive for MHR Insurance in Milford. He is also the co-owner of Outrigger Restaurant & Lounge in Okoboji along with his wife, Jessica Harris. Brent and Jess are currently residents of Arnolds Park, but Brent was born and raised in Spirit Lake. Brent is very active in our community. He is a board member and past president of Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis. He is a board member and Iowa Navy Commodore for the Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce. He also dedicates much of his time to raising funds for the National MS Society in various ways.
When Brent isn’t busy working or volunteering, he loves boating, golfing, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying all the amenities the Iowa Great Lakes area has to offer! Over the years, Brent has been active in Winter Games in various ways. He has been a spectator, participant, volunteer, was lucky to be elected as a cheerleader in 2015, and is now looking forward to being co-chair. He is excited to represent this great community, the IGL Chamber, and the University of Okoboji in the upcoming 39th edition of this amazing event!