Executive Board - 2022/2023 Season
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
President and Captain
"Captain 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
Shawn Yesner
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
Executive Vice President
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 y
Executive Vice President
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
Eric Holt
Dean Landsman - "Captain"
Dyan Pithers
VP of Finances/Treasurer
"Money Bags"
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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VP of Finances/Treasurer
"Money Bags"
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
Dyan Pithers
Dyan Pithers
Dyan Pithers
VP of Operations and Public Affairs
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?
Rea
VP of Operations and Public Affairs
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
Adam Taylor
Dyan Pithers
Adam Taylor
VP of Communication
"Wyatt Gold"
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 f
VP of Communication
"Wyatt Gold"
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
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
Ken Cellupica
Ken Cellupica
Melanie Casey
"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
Martin Chism
Ken Cellupica
Martin Chism
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
What do you love about the Krewe?
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Where do you call Home?
Stacy Chism
Ken Cellupica
Martin Chism
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
What do you love about the Krewe?
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Where do you call Home?
Joni Cusi
Kelli Dawson
Kent Dawson
Why did you initially join the Westchase Krewe?
What do you love about the Krewe?
What do you do when not a Pirate?
Where do you call Home?
Kent Dawson
Kelli Dawson
Kent Dawson
"Thanos"
Kelli Dawson
Kelli Dawson
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
Michael Flannery
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
Mallory Gray
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Bridget Harrison
Previous Board Member
"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
Chuck Hoppe
Bridget Harrison
Elizabeth Keough
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
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
Ginger Martin
Sandra Maddalena
Gayle Matthias
Gayle Matthias
Gayle Matthias
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
Chuck Palleja
James Napolitan
Chuck Palleja
Phil Petre
James Napolitan
Chuck Palleja
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
Bill Ptak
Jason Pithers
Pedro Rosado
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
Kelly 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
Debbie Rutkowski
Debbie Rutkowski
Debbie Rutkowski
Doug Rutkowski
Debbie Rutkowski
Debbie Rutkowski
Jim Schott
Debbie Rutkowski
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith
Mike Symons
Christopher Smith
Sandra Symons
Sandra Symons
Christopher Smith
Sandra Symons
Andi Taylor
Steve Wheeler
Steve Wheeler
Steve Wheeler
Steve Wheeler
Steve Wheeler
Previous Board Member
"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
Previous Board Member
"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