Meghan is an alumna of St. Mary’s Dominican High School, class of 2006, and attended the University of Florida on a National Merit Scholarship, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Minors in Business Administration and Education. She later earned her Master’s in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. Meghan spent several years working in hospitality sales in New Orleans before starting her teaching career in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. She also taught at Joseph Davies Elementary before moving to NP Trist Middle School, where she currently teaches 7th and 8th grade Math and serves as co-sponsor for Junior Beta Club and Academic Games.

Outside of school, Meghan spends most of her time supporting her children’s involvement in travel and recreational sports, drama, and school clubs. Meghan truly enjoys being a part of the St. Bernard Parish community and is passionate about helping her students learn and grow. She is excited and honored to share this experience alongside her good friend, Royal Knight XX Kevin Hoffman.

Invited by his father, Al “Blind Man” Hoffman, Sr., Kevin joined Knights of Nemesis in 2012. He served as the Board’s president from 2018-2021, was a float lieutenant for many years and is a current board member. Kevin also volunteers with many impactful community organizations in the parish, including: Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi (Board Member and Terrific Teacher Program Chair), Community Center of St. Bernard (Board Member), Keep St. Bernard Beautiful (Board Member), Old Arabi Association (Member), The Spirit of St. Bernard Foundation (Member) and Four Pillars (a volunteer group of community activists for the betterment of St. Bernard Parish). Kevin attends services at The Gathering and looks forward to his weekly Thursday night small group meetings. He has been an active part of the Girls Gone Buff community for many years and also participates in Sunday pick-up runs and races with Run for Donuts NOLA.

On weekends and most evenings, Kevin can be found at the ballpark cheering on his son, Evan, and team St. Bernard Savage, who recently brought home championship rings from Ball Parks of America in Branson, MO. Kevin is also celebrating important milestones this year with his daughter Shelby, who just got her driver’s license. There have been so many wonderful things to celebrate, still the biggest event for Kevin in 2025, will be the honor of walking his first-born child, Olivia, down the aisle and formally welcoming Sam to the family.

During the time that Kevin has been involved in Knights of Nemesis, he has enjoyed seeing the expansion of the organization to include women and children. He is proud of the opportunities that Nemesis provides for fellowship, stewardship and community pride throughout the year, including the Fishing Rodeo (Hook a Kid on Fishing) and various crawfish cookoff fundraisers benefiting community organizations.

The Nemesis parade has always been a family affair for the Hoffmans and on the day of the ride, Kevin will be keeping the memory of his father and brother Al, Jr., close to his heart – “This ride’s for you, guys.” Kevin is truly honored to represent Knights of Nemesis as the XX Royal Knight and to be sharing the Royal Court with his close friend, Meghan Taffaro McMullin – “Join us in celebrating two decades of keeping Mardi Gras alive in St. Bernard Parish!”

Charlie has been a businessman in St. Bernard Parish since 1972 and was an elected official from 1980 to 2004, most recently serving as Parish President from 1996 to 2004.

“I am looking forward to 2007. Everyday, St. Bernard is getting better and better. Hopefully Knights of Nemesis will be another piece of the puzzle that brings St. Bernard and the region back” said Ponstein.

He also is the Pastoral Council chairman of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. In that capacity he worked with many volunteers and clergy to clean up the church and rectory to re-establish mass and religious services after the storm. He also assisted in the opening of the OLPS school facility and St. Bernard Cemetery. He serves on the Archdiocese school board and is a recipient of the Order of St. Louis.

He is the president of the St. Bernard Historical Society and organizer of the annual Battle of Lake Borgne celebration which he reinstated December 2006.

He is the coordinator of the Santa on the Bayou Christmas Celebration. This event prior to Katrina consisted of a boat parade in Yscloskey, Shell Beach and Hopedale together with a Christmas Party for children at Breton Sound Marina in Hopedale. In 2006, this Christmas celebration was held at Nunez Community College with the help of hundreds of volunteers (including the Knights of Nemesis) and sponsorship of the Meraux Foundation and assistance by many other parish businesses. This event hosted over 4,000 children and nearly 10,000 parish residents.

He is also the attorney for the St. Bernard Home Mortgage Authority and is working with the authority members to offer a $30 million dollar low interest home program for St. Bernard and Plaquemine residents. He was parish treasurer for St. Bernard Parish when the parish government complex was built.

He is married to Roselyn Caluda Fernandez and they have four children: Dr. Greg Fernandez, Mark Fernandez, J.D., Randall Fernandez, Lisa Fernandez. They also have two grandchildren and will be residing with his parents in Kenilworth.

Billy is the proud father of two children. Krista, the wife of Troy Kamalade, is a past Goddess of Nemesis. Chalmette High School's 1995 Valedictorian, and a pharmacist with C & C drugs after graduating from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is the proud mother of daughter Kathryn.

Billy's son Jason is married to Alisha Marengo and they have a son, Evan. Jason graduated from Chalmette High School in 1998 and completed a degree in drafting from Nunez Community College. He is presently employed as a draftsman at Universal Personnel. Billy is proud of both of his children and feels blessed with his two grandchildren.

"It is a honor to have been elected by the Knights of Nemesis board to lead the 2009 parade. When this club was formed one of our goals was to bring a large carnival organization to St. Bernard Parish. We are well on our way to achieving that goal. Every year it becomes a little bigger and hopefully someday be the biggest carnival club ever to roll in St. Bernard Parish."

"Nemesis Unite"

In 2004, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Advertising and a minor in Graphic Arts from Loyola University of New Orleans, where she was a member of the Wolfpack volleyball team, the Ad Club of New Orleans, and the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority. A 2000 graduate of Archbishop Hannan High School, Melissa was a two sport athlete, President of the Student Council, Homecoming Queen, a member of the National Honor Society, and a Eucharistic Minister; among other activities.

He spent over 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He also held a Faculty Appointment in Psychology at Nunez Community College, was the Founder of Straight Street Group Home and Non-Profit Counseling Organization and the Treatment Director of St. Bernard Parish Drug Court. Craig graduated from Holy Cross High School, earned a Bachelor's Degree from University of Louisiana-Lafayette and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. As an active resident of St. Bernard, he is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Violet and several community organizations.

Patricia is employed at Picou Fradella Construction Company. Patricia enjoys spending time with her family and friends and volunteering for a variety of community events in St. Bernard Parish.  Patricia has been a resident of St.Bernard Parish for the past 35 years.

Since 1969 he has been the proprietor of Lehrmann's Bar and Seafood. For 20 years Ronnie held fundraisers for Operation Merry Christmas at his establishment. He also has served as a past chairmen. Lehrmann's held the annual auction and also celebrity bartenders for OMC with proceeds contributing thousands of dollars for the children each year.

Ronnie was the founder and President of the Chalabi 8 Ball Pool League that's been in existence for 40 years

"It will be an honor representing the organization as their Royal Knight VII."

“Thank you for the exciting and royal honor to represent The Knights of Nemesis as the 2012-2013 Goddess Nemesis VIII. I pray that we hae beautiful weather for everyone to enjoy the parade. It will be a day full of great memories that we will never forget”.

Ricky is married to Amy Gonzales, who will serve as the 2012-2013 Goddess of Nemesis. Ricky and Amy are the first married couple to reign together as royalty in the clubs history.

Ricky is proud and honored to be the father of three children. Ricky Gonzales Jr. age 18, recently graduated from Chalmette High School, and is now preparing for the future as a United States Coast Guard. Kristin Gonzales age 17, is a junior at Chalmette High School and a member of the cheerleading team, and Natalie Parada age 10, stepdaughter to Ricky, attends J. F. Gauthier Elementary. She enjoys dancing and playing softball.

“I am looking forward to leading my fellow Knights of Nemesis through the streets of St. Bernard. Thank you for the honor of The Royal Knight.

“Thank you for the honor of being the 2013-2014 Goddess Nemesis IX. I look forward to a wonderful day and I hope everyone enjoys the parade.”

He has been an active member of the community and spent most of his adult life coaching all little league sports. He was awarded St. Bernard Middle School's Volunteer of the Year in 2012. In 2012, he was recognized by the Contessa Entellina Society as its Man of the Year receiving its Annual Civic Award. His community involvement, education and legal experience led him to seek his first political office in 2006 when he ran for School Board and was elected in his first bid for office. In 2009, Mr. Nicosia was elected Judge for the 34th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Bernard. He served as Chief Judge in 2011. He is proud to add to his accomplishments his reigning as Royal Knight for the Krewe of Nemesis in 2014. He will be sharing his reign as Royal Knight with his family members who will be riding on the float with him.

Kayla is a graduate of Central Lafourche High School (2008). Graduate of Nunez Community College (2014) with degrees in Medical Office Management and Medical Billing and Coding.

In a statement by Kayla, she is thankful for the honor of being the 2014-2015 Goddess Nemesis X and looks forward to a wonderful day and hope’s everyone enjoys the parade.

He is a graduate of Chalmette High School. Donald has been a successful businessman in St. Bernard Parish for over 25 years and an active resident of St. Bernard Parish. He is a member of OLPS church and several community organizations.

“It is an honor to have been chosen as Royal Knight X. It’s our ten year anniversary and I’m looking forward to leading the Knights of Nemesis parade for 2015”, stated Donald.

“Throughout my childhood, I have been active in the Mardi Gras scene and feel that I have now come full circle. From being a lady in waiting in the Krewe of Gladiators to representing Nemesis as their queen, I couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming parade season! I am honored to be crowned the 2016 Goddess Nemesis XI.”

“I never imagined that I would be the leader of any parade. It is an honor for me to represent the Knights of Nemesis and St. Bernard Parish for the Mardi Gras season of 2016. I am looking forward with an abundance of excitement to participate in the Knights of Nemesis parade with my family and friends”.

Approaching seventy years later, his thriving company continues to provide some of the freshest Louisiana oysters cultivated and harvested anywhere in the south. Retired now, Doogie’s sons perpetuate the reputation of Robin’s Seafood at the same location in the lazy, Spanish-moss-adorned Yscloskey bayous, rich in natural resources, rich in heritage. At the age of seventeen, Mr. Robin joined the United States Navy and courageously served our country aboard the USS Neville in the Pacific during World War II. Anyone who has ever had the gracious experience of meeting or knowing Doogie Robin will say that truly he is one of the most loving, kind hearted and caring people ever to welcome a guest into his home. At ninety, this rock of the community continues to navigate himself to run his own errands and visit family. If ever you have an opportunity to make your way to Yscloskey, don’t be surprised to find Doogie with a fishing pole in his hand and a warm smile on his face.

Katie worked as a Sales and Marketing Manager for the Holiday Inn Select New Orleans Convention Center under the late Hotelier, Ray A. Liuzza. Katie served as a Judicial Secretary for the 34th Judicial District Court, where she began her journey with St. Bernard Parish Government. Currently, Katie is the Executive Director of Tourism & Film for St. Bernard Parish Government and serves on serval boards and commissions such as Vice-Chairman for the Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition and member of the St. Bernard Tourist Commission.

Katie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has true passion for her community and proudly promotes St. Bernard Parish.

Mike graduated from Chalmette High School, Class of “1979" with Honors, and was a two sport letterman and Student Council President. He went on to study at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana where he was a three time letterman in football, receiving the scholastic award, in 1982. He graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Distributive Education. He was selected for the National Dean’s List and received the National Business Association 1984 Award of Merit.

After graduation, Mike began teaching within the St. Bernard Parish School System while attending Loyola Law at night. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1988 and has been self-employed in the practice of law in Chalmette since 1989. Mike is a member and past President of the 34th Judicial District Bar Association. He is also a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and has been honored by his selection in Who’s Who in American Law and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is a founding board member of the Chalmette High School Alumni Association, has served on the board of the St. Bernard Youth Foundation, St. Bernard Courthouse Restoration Committee and the Northwestern State University Alumni Association, and was chairman of the St. Bernard Youth Chorus Gala. Mike was a little league coach at Rebel Park as well as post-Katrina for St. Bernard Parish Recreation. He served one term as Councilman for District D of St. Bernard Parish during which over 1-1/2 billion dollars of post-Katrina reconstruction was accomplished. With the vast majority of the reconstruction completed, Mike chose not to seek reelection. In 2016 Mike was appointed by Governor John Bell Edwards to the newly reconstituted Louisiana Public Defender Board to represent the Fourth Appellate District (Plaquemines, St. Bernard and New Orleans). This Board oversees the funding of public criminal defense statewide for those who otherwise cannot afford representation, both juvenile and adult.

As the sole member of the Law Offices of Michael C. Ginart, Jr. & Associates, (the successor of the Law Offices of Tonry & Ginart and Tonry, Ginart & Jones). Mike is principally involved in helping others in their time of need, whether it be personal injury, business litigation, successions or criminal defense. Mike successfully represented both the St. Bernard Parish Government and St. Bernard Parish School Board in post-Katrina litigation against their insurers. He and his law firm are financial partners and supporters of our local schools, religious, non-profit and charitable organizations and causes. He is a member of the Knights of Nemesis Carnival Club, 2003 King of the Krewe of Lourdes and 2010 King of the St. Bernard Irish-Italian, Islenos and Canary Island Parade, which Mike is a founding member.

Pamela graduated from Andrew Jackson, and briefly attended USL, UNO, and St. Bernard Community College. She has worked as a Management Analyst for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (a Federal agency within the Department of the Interior) for the past 17 years. Prior to that she was employed as an Esthetician and Cosmetologist at Hair Den and The Forum, and as the Office Manager at Lamarque Ford.

Pamela was a former Queen of the Krewe of Lourdes and a Junior Maid in Shangri-La and is honored to reign as Goddess Nemesis on their 15th anniversary.

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he was hand-picked to oversee the financial control systems. He has managed businesses and bottom lines for decades including supervising a $12 million sheriff’s department budget as the department’s comptroller.

A career educator, McInnis taught math, business, and horticulture at Chalmette High School for 16 years and coached girls and boys’ basketball and softball. After Hurricane Katrina devastated the community in 2005, McInnis helped bring back public education in St. Bernard Parish only three months after the storm flooded the entire community, serving in varying capacities in the school system as the people rebuilt in the aftermath of unprecedented devastation.

McInnis, 56, is married for 35 years to the former Laurie Montalbano, a registered nurse, and reside in Chalmette. They have three daughters and six grandchildren.

Rhonda is the daughter of Hillary T. Miller and the late Donald R. Miller. She is married to Charles W. Johnson, Sr. of St. Bernard and the step-mother to Charles W. Johnson, Jr. Rhonda is also the sister of Ray “Goat” Miller, Randy Miller, Ross Miller and Rory Miller. Rhonda and her family reside in St. Bernard.

Rhonda is a fun-loving, ball playing, enthusiastic, family woman with a love for the Parish. She can’t wait for her reign!

Together with his wife of 36 years Eileen, they raised their family in Meraux, Louisiana. In 1984 Russ and Eileen joined the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest as a food vendor and remain as one of the oldest food vendors in the fest. Since 1988 Russ has owned and operated Vucinovich's Resturant, a family owned business. With roots still in St. Bernard he opened La Bella Vita Reception Hall in Meraux in 2012. Throughout the years in business Russell has been involved with and has donated to many different charities and non-profit organizations.

Russell is a fun loving 58 year old who is dedicated to his family. "Last year, I was the last man on the last float," he said, "and this year I will ride as the Royal Knight, I cannot wait!'

Natalie is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish and is the proud graduate of Chalmette High School’s class of 2012. She is also an alumna of the University of New Orleans, where she earned her Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies in 2019. Natalie works in Customer Service and Logistics for TCI Packaging in New Orleans and is also a licensed Louisiana real estate agent. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors. Natalie is truly honored to have the opportunity to be this year’s Goddess Nemesis XVII, and looks forward to representing the Knights of Nemesis in the upcoming Mardi Gras season.

Louis was the father of one daughter, Ashley Pomes (deceased), and from her he has two grandsons, Hayden and London. He was also blessed to help raise four step-children and now over a dozen grandchildren call him “Paw-Paw”. Enjoying these grandchildren with him is his fiancé Cherie Chenier Carreras.

On any given day, you will probably see Louis wearing his signature white cowboy hat. The hat is no gimmick. Louis has the largest commercial cattle business in St. Bernard Parish, raising over 300 head of cattle and harvesting over 700 rolls of hay annually. He was the president of the Southeast Cattlemens Association 2006-2010. He enjoys his tractor work, participating in numerous seafood cook-offs, running the oyster booth at the Islenos Festival, and watching his race horses run at the fairgrounds.

Louis was the recipient of the White Horse Award given by the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America in recognition of his efforts to find and lead abandoned horses to safety, feeding them, and treating their wounds in the wake of hurricane Katrina. The horses had to be reached by boat and cared for until teams of veterinarians from LSU arrived to take them to Baton Rouge. As part of the “essential personnel” for parish government, Louis has never evacuated for a storm and has always been an integral part of disaster response and rescue after a storm.

“I am honored to be chosen as Royal Knight XVII.”

Kathryn is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. She is an alumna of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Class of 2018 and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Mount Carmel Academy Butterfly Class of 2023. At Mount Carmel, Kathryn was a member of Student Government, Key Club, National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. She served as President of the Key Club her senior year. Kathryn was the recipient of the Dawn Busters Kiwanis Scholarship and the Lynn and Jacqueline Dean Scholarship presented by the Spirit of St. Bernard Foundation. She is now attending the University of Louisiana at Monroe in the honors program where she is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy.

Kathryn is excited to have her uncle, Jason Showalter, join her as Royal Knight XVIII in this year's parade.

In 2006, the first year of the Knights of Nemesis Parade, Kathryn was only nine months old. She has grown up watching this parade roll through the streets of St. Bernard. She has always wanted to be the Goddess, and this year her dream has come true. Kathryn is honored to represent the Knights of Nemesis as Goddess Nemesis XVIII.

He graduated from Chalmette High School in 1998 and Nunez Community College in 2003 with a degree in Drafting, Design, and Technology. He has been employed at Chevron for the last 17 years, where he began as a Mechanical Designer and is currently an Information Management Analyst for Chevron Pipe Line Company.

Jason is a proud father of Evan and Avery. Evan is a junior honor student at St. Paul’s School where he plays rugby. Avery is a freshman honor student at St. Scholastica Academy, where she is on the varsity bowling team. Jason is also recently engaged to his fiancée Kathryn Ray, whom he met at Chevron. She is a Business Analyst for the Gulf of Mexico Business Unit's Aviation group.

Since the Knights of Nemesis first rolled in 2006, Jason has dreamed of joining his family in becoming Knights of Nemesis royalty with the tradition of bringing joy to the St. Bernard Parish community.

Nemesis Unite!

Ella was born and raised in Chalmette until moving to St. Tammany Parish with her family in 2012. Ella recently graduated from St. Scholastica Academy (SSA), summa cum laude, and was involved in countless school clubs, national organizations and received many academic accolades. Ella enjoyed offering her time and skills to volunteering and participated in over one hundred hours of community service throughout high school. Ella was also a decorated SSA athlete having participated in cross country, soccer, track and field and SSA’s inaugural 2024 powerlifting team. Ella participated and placed in many state meets and was declared SSA’s 2024 Heisman High School winner. Ella is starting her baccalaureate and master degrees at Louisiana State University, part of the Ogden Honors College, majoring in psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience.

Ella is excited to represent the Nemesis organization this year while honoring her father, who enjoys being a part the organization and her past family members who have represented Nemesis as past Goddesses (Krista Kamlade, (I), Melissa Jurisich (V), and Kathryn Kamlade (XVIII) and the previous Royal Knight, her godfather, Jason Showalter (XVIII). She is looking forward to sharing the honor with this year’s Royal Knight, Mr. Desi Romano.

Desi is the husband of Tina Conino Romano and they have been married for 27 years. They have four, happy, healthy & successful children: Desi D. Romano is engaged to Brittany Kestler, and they have two daughters (Sidney & Spencer) and a child on the way, Lindsey Romano has two sons (Roman & Ryder), Henri Dazet is married to Tracee and they have a son (Seth) and a daughter (Lilee), and Monique Dazet is married to Loren Dazet.

Desi and his wife Tina have been honored to host the Annual Autism Crawfish Cook-Off for the past ten years, wherein the proceeds from this fundraiser, are donated directly to "SOAR Southshore" (Strengthening Outcomes with Autism Resources). SOAR is a non-profit organization that benefits children with autism, here in St. Bernard Parish. This fundraiser has been a great success and keeps growing each year!

In past years, Desi was the Auctioneer for the Operation Merry Christmas Annual Event. This event raised money for gifts for children at Christmas for many years.

Desi is excited to be asked by Ella Showalter Goddess XIX, to reign as the XIX Royal Knight for the Krewe of Nemesis! He is looking forward to seeing everyone at the parade!!

Desi would also like to express his deepest thanks and sincerest gratitude to the Krewe of Nemesis for giving him this opportunity, that he will cherish for all of his days!