About Us
Jessica & Ryne Herring
Owner & Chief Supporter
Jessica has been in the Allstar industry for close to 25 years. Growing up as a “gym-rat” in her parent’s gym she competed in the sport for 10 years. After high school, Jessica went on to cheer at Appalachian State University. Upon graduation Jessica began her teaching career in Union County, NC. She taught at the elementary level for 7 years. During this time, cheer still had a place in Jessica’s heart. She coached a local high school and began judging across the country. In 2018, Jessica became the Judging and Scoring Director for 9 Panel Cheer. She stayed in this position until her and her husband, Ryne, took ownership in 2021.
While Ryne had absolutely no cheer background, he has been around the sport for over half of his life. Ryne and Jessica are high school sweethearts, so he didn’t really have much of a choice but to attend Jessica’s competitions. Ryne also attended Appalachian State University majoring in Finance and Banking as well as Risk Management and Insurance. When not busy helping Jessica and learning all he can about the cheer industry, Ryne can be found growing his career in Insurance at a small family agency in Charlotte, NC.
Together they have two beautiful and spunky girls, Addison (7) and Avery (5). Sometimes you may see them pop into events to “watch all their friends on the big stage”. As a family they are always on the go and love to visit new places. Their favorite place to be is at the beach.
Chanel Degree
Judging and Scoring Director
Chanel Degree joined 9 Panel Brands as Judging & Scoring Director in 2026. She has been a part of the cheerleading industry in a variety of capacities, including coaching All-Star programs, choreographing routines, and serving as a certified All-Star judge for over 10 years.
Her passion for cheerleading began at the age of eight and has continued to grow ever since. Cheerleading is a unique and evolving sport, and she understands the importance of scoring from both the coach’s and judge’s perspective. This dual insight allows her to approach judging and scoring with a balanced, informed, and athlete-centered mindset.
She is deeply passionate about developing judges, refining scoring processes, and ensuring that every score tells an accurate and meaningful story. She is committed to upholding fairness, consistency, and integrity across all events while contributing to a positive and elevated experience for athletes, coaches, and judges.
Outside of cheerleading, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and writing and reading. She loves football season and is a die-hard fan of the Carolina Panthers and North Carolina Tar Heels.
Kathrine Morrison
Registration and Event Director
Just when it seemed like time to step away from cheerleading, Kathrine found herself drawn back into the sport with 9 Panel. Her cheerleading journey began as an athlete, competing in All Star cheer and cheering on the sidelines for her high school football and basketball teams.
Over the years, Kathrine has remained deeply involved in the cheer community, serving as an All Star coach, high school coach, choreographer, judge, and STUNT official. With more than 25 years of cheerleading experience, 12 years of coaching experience, and 9 years of officiating experience, and now entering her 4th year with 9 Panel Brands, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every role she takes on.
As the Registration Coordinator for 9 Panel, Kathrine is excited to help coaches and gym owners navigate the registration process. You’ll also see her at competitions serving as an Event Director.
When she’s not involved in cheerleading, Kathrine enjoys spending time with her beautiful family. She is the proud mother of two sons, Levi and Luke, who keep her busy!
Kimberly Henderson
Customer Relations and Community Outreach, Event Director
Kimberly’s cheer journey began at a young age and continued through SC High School Cheer and at Clemson University, where she was an integral part of the inaugural All-Girl cheerleading squad. After her collegiate cheerleading days, Kimberly delved deeper into the cheerleading universe, securing a position at CHEERSPORT. For an impressive 12 years, she lent her expertise to the prestigious CHEERSPORT and Universal Spirit brand within Varsity All Star. Kimberly’s extensive experience spans across the nation, where she has orchestrated and overseen numerous cheerleading competitions including the renowned CHEERSPORT Nationals and Spirit of Hope competitions. Her wealth of knowledge, combined with her genuine love for the sport, has made her a respected figure in the cheerleading community.
When Kimberly isn’t immersed in the energetic world of cheerleading competitions, you’ll find her exploring the world or in Clemson cheering on her tigers!
Melissa Schneider
Customer Service & Sales Representative
Melissa Schneider has been a dedicated member of the All-Star Cheer community for over 16 years, bringing valuable experience as both a coach and judge. With a background in Marketing and Public Relations, Melissa combines her industry knowledge with strong communication and relationship-building skills in her role as Customer Service & Sales Representative. Her passion for helping athletes, families, and programs succeed is reflected in her commitment to exceptional customer care and service. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys supporting her two daughters in their competitive swimming and dance endeavors and cherishes time with her husband, Jeff, her high school sweetheart.