Executive Board - 2020/2021 Season
Eric Holt
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
President and Captain
"Cap'n Crunch"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
A few neighbors and I were invited to a recruitment social here in Westchase. After nine Mardi Gras experiences on the streets of New Orleans, the idea of being on a float during Gasparilla (instead of in the crowd) was just too alluring. Sign me up!
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President and Captain
"Cap'n Crunch"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
A few neighbors and I were invited to a recruitment social here in Westchase. After nine Mardi Gras experiences on the streets of New Orleans, the idea of being on a float during Gasparilla (instead of in the crowd) was just too alluring. Sign me up!
What do you love about the Krewe?
Hanging out with Krewe and meeting new friends at the socials and parades, having the opportunity to represent and do good things for our community, volunteering, and fundraising for important charitable causes, and of course, dressing up and drinking like a pirate a few times a year!
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Happily retired after 27+ years in the beer business! Committed to my family, the Krewe and the Westchase community!
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Executive Vice President
"The WRENCH"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
I was encouraged by a krewe member
What do you love about the Krewe?
I love being a part a fun, charity minded social group
What do you do when not a Pirate?
I'm a piano teacher, when not focusing on being a Wench!!
Where do you call Home?
Lutz
Steve Wheeler
Bridget Harrison
Steve Wheeler
VP of Finances/Treasurer
"Captain Sandbar"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
When I found out about the FreeBooters, it was a natural fit since I live in Westchase and have kids in the local schools. I especially like the fact that we are a group of neighbors and enjoy social events and community service within the Westch
VP of Finances/Treasurer
"Captain Sandbar"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
When I found out about the FreeBooters, it was a natural fit since I live in Westchase and have kids in the local schools. I especially like the fact that we are a group of neighbors and enjoy social events and community service within the Westchase community.
What do you love about the Krewe?
Fun events and socials, great way to meet like minded people, giving back to community. In a nutshell: Pirating, Partying, Parades, Events, Community Service!
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Software Engineer at HirerGear.com
Where do you call Home?
Westchase - Keswick Forest
Adam Taylor
Dean Landsman
Steve Wheeler
VP of Communication
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
My family and I love Westchase and have been residents for a decade. We wanted to get more involved in our community and who doesn't want to be a Pirate!
What do you love about the Krewe?
I have met so many NEW friends since joining the Krewe and I love how we focus on givi
VP of Communication
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
My family and I love Westchase and have been residents for a decade. We wanted to get more involved in our community and who doesn't want to be a Pirate!
What do you love about the Krewe?
I have met so many NEW friends since joining the Krewe and I love how we focus on giving back to the community while having fun
What do you do when not a Pirate?
I own a financial planning firm called Taylor Financial
Where do you call Home?
Tree Tops in Westchase
Dean Landsman
Dean Landsman
Dean Landsman
VP of Operations and Public Affairs
"Moose"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Switched Krewes
What do you love about the Krewe?
Parades
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Where do you call Home?
Tree Tops in Westchase
Krewe Member Profiles
Morris Bankston
Morris Bankston
Morris Bankston
"Pirate Nickname"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
ANSWER HERE
What do you love about the Krewe?
ANSWER HERE
What do you do when not a Pirate?
ANSWER HERE
Where do you call Home?
ANSWER HERE
Andrew Bukowski
Morris Bankston
Morris Bankston
"Pirate Nickname"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
ANSWER HERE
What do you love about the Krewe?
ANSWER HERE
What do you do when not a Pirate?
ANSWER HERE
Where do you call Home?
ANSWER HERE
Melanie Casey
Morris Bankston
Melanie Casey
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To have fun with my Westchase friends!
What do you love about the Krewe?
Socializing, parades, helping out at events
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Project manager/editor at a publishing company
Where do you call Home?
Westwood Lakes
Kent Dawson
Jay Edenfield
Melanie Casey
"Thanos"
Kelli Dawson
Jay Edenfield
Jay Edenfield
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Chris Smith :)
What do you love about the Krewe? Parades, hang out with friends, helping community
What do you do when not a Pirate?
SR HR Business Partner, The Nielsen Company
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Jay Edenfield
Jay Edenfield
Jay Edenfield
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Always wanted to be in the Gasparilla parade and liked the idea of a Westchase crew since I live in the community
What do you love about the Krewe?
Parades
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Surety underwriter with Crum & Forster
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Michael Flannery
Michael Flannery
Michael Flannery
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
What do you love about the Krewe?
Parades What do you do when not a Pirate?
SVP, Intellectual Property Consulting for CPA Global
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Chuck Hoppe
Chris Iaconetti
Chris Iaconetti
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Social involvement
What do you love about the Krewe?
My fellow members
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Retired
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Chris Iaconetti
Chris Iaconetti
Chris Iaconetti
Jennifer Juul
Chris Iaconetti
Elizabeth Keough
"JJ Fab"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To meet new friends and neighbors!
What do you love about the Krewe?
The passion of the people and the opportunity to laugh together!
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Event Planner - Leap Innovations.
Where do you call Home?
Carlsbad California
Elizabeth Keough
Elizabeth Keough
Elizabeth Keough
David Keough
Elizabeth Keough
Nathalie Kobel
Nathalie Kobel
Elizabeth Keough
Nathalie Kobel
Brian Kobel
Sandra Maddalena
Sandra Maddalena
Sandra Maddalena
Sandra Maddalena
Sandra Maddalena
Gayle Matthias
Sandra Maddalena
Gayle Matthias
Philip Montiegel
Philip Montiegel
Philip Montiegel
Tom Murphy
Philip Montiegel
Philip Montiegel
"Murph"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To have fun and do some good for our great Westchase Community
What do you love about the Krewe?
Having fun and good some good for our great Westchase Community
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Capital Concierges, LLC Managing Member We consult business and help them raise capital
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Sherry Napolitan
Philip Montiegel
Sherry Napolitan
James Napolitan
James Napolitan
Sherry Napolitan
Stella Payne
James Napolitan
Stella Payne
"Sea Dancer"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Love parades, dressing-up and Socializing with others who enjoy it too!
What do you love about the Krewe?
The comradery of this Krewe
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Guido's Pizza Cafe keeps us very busy
Where do you call Home?
Shipwatch Yacht Club (Indian Rocks Beach)
Phil Petre
James Napolitan
Stella Payne
Daniel Petre
Jason Pithers
Jason Pithers
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
What do you love about the Krewe?
The events
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Financial Services @ Raymond James
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Jason Pithers
Jason Pithers
Jason Pithers
"Brit"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Meet new circle of friends and also have another place to give back to local community
What do you love about the Krewe?
Relaxed, easy going fun crowd.
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Real Estate Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker Realty
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Dyan Pithers
Jason Pithers
Dyan Pithers
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To enjoy camaraderie with new people, participate in local philanthropic activities and be a part of the age-old tradition of Gasparilla.
What do you love about the Krewe?
The people and the philanthropic attitude.
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Real Estate Professional | The Pithers
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To enjoy camaraderie with new people, participate in local philanthropic activities and be a part of the age-old tradition of Gasparilla.
What do you love about the Krewe?
The people and the philanthropic attitude.
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Real Estate Professional | The Pithers Group at Coldwell Banker Realty
Where do you call Home?
Westchase - West Park Village
Bill Ptak
Pedro Rosado
Dyan Pithers
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Socialize and community support and of course to participate in the parade
What do you love about the Krewe?
Making new friends and the various parade events
What do you do when not a Pirate?
recently retired....
Where do you call Home?
Tampa - Carrollwood
Pedro Rosado
Pedro Rosado
Pedro Rosado
Kelly Rosado
Pedro Rosado
Pedro Rosado
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
Social Pirating
What do you love about the Krewe?
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Office Manager 100% Chiropractic
Where do you call Home?
Westchase
Jim Schott
Christopher Smith
Nathan Sheppard
Nathan Sheppard
Christopher Smith
Nathan Sheppard
"Cutlas Parrot Mcgee"
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
For my son, to meet new people and enjoy festivals with like-minded people.
What do you love about the Krewe?
The parades
What do you do when not a Pirate?
CEO of The Policyholder Advocacy Group
Where do you call Home?
Westchase - The Fords
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Andi Taylor
Randy Woodruff
Christopher Smith
William Wells
Randy Woodruff
Randy Woodruff
Randy Woodruff
Randy Woodruff
Randy Woodruff
Shawn Yesner
Shawn Yesner
Shawn Yesner
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To support the community, to have fun, and to continue to make relationships in Westchase.
What do you love about the Krewe?
I just joined before the 2020 Kids’ Parade. So far, the parades are what I enjoy the most, but I haven’t yet experienced everything.
What do you do when not a Pirate
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
To support the community, to have fun, and to continue to make relationships in Westchase.
What do you love about the Krewe?
I just joined before the 2020 Kids’ Parade. So far, the parades are what I enjoy the most, but I haven’t yet experienced everything.
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Attorney - Yesner Law, P.L. (owner)
Where do you call Home?
Westchase