Joel Finglass, the husband of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) Senior Director Kelli Finglass, has maintained a private life despite his wife's public prominence. The couple has been married since 25 May 1996 and have two adult children, Samantha and Ryan. Joel previously worked for the Dallas Cowboys in business operations and is currently a self-employed associate in Coppell, Texas.
Who is Joel Finglass?
Joel Finglass is best known as the husband of Kelli Finglass, who stars in the Netflix docuseries America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. While Kelli has been in the public eye for decades, Joel has largely stayed out of the spotlight. Information about his early life and background remains undisclosed, but he graduated from the University of Maryland College Park.
Joel and Kelli reside in Coppell, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. He is Jewish, and the couple's marriage has been described as interfaith. Joel has brown hair and brown eyes, and he is of American nationality.
Joel Finglass' Career
According to his LinkedIn profile, Joel works as an independent associate on a freelance basis in Coppell, Texas. His current professional life is considerably less public than Kelli's, but he has a notable history with the Dallas Cowboys.
The team's official 1996 media guide lists Joel as a director, and the 1997 guide also lists him as a director in the Cowboys' sales and promotions department. Beyond his corporate role, Joel has been actively involved in youth sports. In a 2024 Facebook post, he shared a photo of himself with the Coppell Lacrosse Association team, indicating his role as a coach.
Marriage to Kelli Finglass
Joel and Kelli exchanged vows on 25 May 1996. The couple has not publicly shared many details about how they first met or began dating. However, they have occasionally marked their wedding anniversary on social media.
In May 2023, Kelli shared photos from their wedding on Instagram to celebrate their 27th anniversary. She captioned the post: "Looking at photos from 27 years ago, really reminds me how blessed we are. Happy Anniversary Joel! 27 years!" In a December 2022 Instagram post, she expressed gratitude for her family, writing: "So grateful our family and foundation is still together. God blessed me, and the right people guided me."
Children of Joel and Kelli Finglass
Joel and Kelli have two children: daughter Samantha and son Ryan. Samantha was born in 1997, and Ryan was born in 1998. Samantha graduated from Texas A&M University with a journalism degree and later earned a master's degree in intercollegiate athletic leadership from the University of Washington.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Samantha currently works as the chief brand architect for Colonial Country Club. She also owns FinMcKean Designs, an Etsy shop specialising in bachelorette-themed products. Ryan also attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 2021 with a degree in finance and financial management services. He works as a financial advisor at Beavers Wealth Management of Raymond James and has completed several marathons.
Joel Finglass may not be as recognisable as his wife, but he has an interesting connection to the Dallas Cowboys and has been Kelli Finglass' husband since 1996. The couple have raised two children together while Kelli built a decades-long career as the director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Joel works locally as a lacrosse coach and as a self-employed associate.
