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‘America’s Sweethearts’: Who Is DCC Director Kelli Finglass’ Husband? Meet Joel Finglass

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Kelli Finglass is a dedicated staff member of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders organization (she’s been the team’s Director since 1991). But she’s also a dedicated wife and mother.

The America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star has been married to husband Joel Finglass since 1996. Throughout her time as the DCC Director, she’s had the loving support of her longtime partner. Scroll down to learn more about the man behind the beloved DCC leader.

Who is Kelli Finglass’ husband?

Little is known about Kelli’s husband Joel. His LinkedIn reveals that he’s self-employed as an “associate” in Coppell, Texas.

He and Kelli tied the knot in May 1996 and celebrated 29 years of marriage this year. He commemorated the occasion by sharing a throwback photo from their wedding on Facebook.

In 2023, Kelli celebrated the couple’s 27th wedding anniversary with an Instagram post of her own. “Looking at photos from 27 years ago, really reminds me how blessed we are. Happy Anniversary Joel! 27 years!” she gushed.

Does Kelli Finglass have kids?

Yes, the DCC director and her husband are parents of a son named Ryan and a daughter named Samantha. June 8, 2024, was a big day for the family, as Samantha married her now-husband John McKean.

“When your best friend marries her best friend, and your best friends all join the celebration! Congrats Sam and John!!!” Kelli wrote on Instagram after the big day. Kelli has a close relationship with both of her kids and often posts about them on her social media.

 

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Samantha works in branding and communications for the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, according to her LinkedIn. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2020 and got her Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2021.

Ryan has been in a relationship with Amanda Brunak since at least 2019. He is a financial advisor in Texas and graduated from Texas A&M in 2021, per his LinkedIn.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: America’s Sweethearts, Season 2, Wednesday, June 18, Netflix