Peoria Push Derby Dames

Outside
of work, Maurer-Stutz’s Josie Esker, PE, has been a part of the local roller
derby league, the Peoria Push Derby Dames, for over three years.andnbsp; While the
sport of roller derby is hard-hitting action packed sport, the Peoria Push is
also a not-for-profit organization, focusing on the empowerment of women,
raising money for local charities, and volunteering within the Peoria community.
andnbsp;Known as “Little Miss Sunshiner” on the track, Josie plays as both a
jammer and a blocker on the Push’s travel team, the Demolition Dames.
andnbsp;While Josie does not plan on leaving the Push organization anytime soon,
“Shiner” has recently announced her retirement from playing roller derby.andnbsp; Her
last bout will be in late June at the Civic
Center in Peoria. To get tickets to see Josie’s
farewell roller derby bout (tickets to be released shortly) or for more info
about roller derby and the Peoria Push, visit http://peoriarollerderby.org/site/