Deborah began square dancing with a church group in 1979 and immediately fell in love
with the activity. In 1982, she began calling, promoting and teaching square dancing.
Deborah joined CALLERLAB in 1985 and serves on many committees within the
organization. She served as the Chairperson of the Women In Calling Committee from
1998 - 2013. She also served 6 years on the Board of Governors in the 1990’s (having
been elected by the membership) and was re-elected after a short absence. She is now
in her third term and has also served on the Executive Committee as well as Vice
Chairman. In 1995, Deborah became the third woman in the world to become an
Accredited Caller Coach.
Today, Deborah is the Club Caller for the Texas Reelers in Richardson, TX. She also
calls regularly for other Mainstream and Plus Clubs, as well as an occasional Advanced
dance. She has called many festivals and taught caller’s schools and clinics in the
United States as well as overseas in such countries as New Zealand, Japan, Sweden
and Germany. She is the only woman caller to have ever called in the kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
Deborah lives in Arlington, Texas – having relocated there from her native state of
California – with her husband Jon Jones, who is also a caller and an Accredited Caller
Coach. When their busy calling schedule allows, they occupy their spare time doing as
little as possible.
Deborah has recorded for Rockin’ M Records, Global, Chaparral and HiHat. She is
known for her fantastic singing voice and for always keeping the fun in the dance,
regardless of the level.