GODDESS NEMESIS XIX

Miss Ella Avae Showalter is the daughter of former St. Bernard residents, Shane Showalter and Kelli Melerine Showalter. Shane has been a member of Knights of Nemesis since its inception in 2004, a former float lieutenant, and current board member. Ella is the granddaughter of Zippy Showalter and Pamela Lopreore Showalter, Joe Schiro and Barbara Nunez Schiro, and the late Robert Melerine, Jr. Ella has two little brothers, Reece and Kruse, who are super excited to celebrate with her and can’t wait to UNITE with all members.

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.

ROYAL KNIGHT XIX

Desi A. Romano is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. He graduated from Chalmette High School in 1978. He is the owner of Desi Romano's Sports Bar & Grill in Chalmette, for the past 34 years.

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!

GODDESS NEMESIS I

Mrs. Krista Showalter Kamlade is the wife of Troy Kamlade , and they have one daughter, Kathryn Leigh.  Krista is the daughter of Billy and Sue Showalter.  She graduated from Chalmette High School and the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy.  She is a pharmacist employed by C & C Drugs.  Krista is a member of the Chalmette High Alumni Association and the St. Bernard Irish, Italian and Islenos Community Parade.

ROYAL KNIGHT I

The Knights of Nemesis has chosen it's Royal Knight to reign over our first parade with Mrs. Krista Showalter Kamlade, Walter Boasso.

GODDESS NEMESIS II

Kimberly Lusco Campo is the wife of, board member, Kenny Campo Jr. They have been married 14 years and they have 1 child, Patrick.  She is the daughter of Santo Lusco Jr. and the late Patricia Lusco and the stepdaughter of Carmella Lusco. She is a graduate of Seton Academy. 

Mrs. Campo has been a resident of St. Bernard Parish for the past 15 years.

ROYAL KNIGHT II

Charles Ponstein, a 57 year native of St. Bernard, will lead the 2007 Knights of Nemesis Parade as their Royal Knight. Charlie is married to the former Claudette Staiger and they have 3 children, Jeff, Neil and Sadie. Jeff is married to Lindsay Passafume and they have a 2-year old daughter named Payton. Neil graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA and is employed by Republic Beverage Company. His daughter Sadie is a senior at LSU.

GODDESS NEMESIS III

Mrs. Audrey Hutto Scivicque is the wife of Daven Scivicque, Jr. They have been married for 7 years and have two daughters, Angelique and Monique. Audrey also has another daughter, Dominique.

Audrey has been employed with Lockheed Martin for 18+ years where she is a financial cost analyst. Since transferring to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in October 2005, Audrey has been residing in Fort Worth, TX. (She also wanted to stress that she will never forget what ST. BERNARD means to her and her family.

ROYAL KNIGHT III

Mr. Anthony A. Fernandez, Jr. is a lifelong resident and practicing attorney in St. Bernard Parish. Born at Shell Beach he is a graduate of St. Bernard High School, University of New Orleans and LSU School of Law. He has served as Chief Criminal Deputy Sheriff of the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office for 20 years and now is retired working part time. He stayed with the SBSO during Katrina and assisted in rescue operations and helped evacuate many parish residents after the storm.

GODDESS NEMESIS IV

Karen Ruppert Fecke is the wife of founding board member Steve Fecke. They have 2 daughters, Brandy and Jenna, who attend Louisiana State University. A previous resident of St. Bernard Parish, Karen now resides in Pearl River, LA where she and Steve have reopened Jubilee Foods.

While in St. Bernard, Karen was an active member of the St. Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW), Fleur De Lis Homemakers Club and on the "Sweet Times in St. Bernard" Committee.

ROYAL KNIGHT IV

Billy Showalter, one of the original organizers and first president of the Knights of Nemesis Social Club, will be leading the 2009 parade. Billy is a 54 year old native of St. Bernard Parish and a 1972 graduate of Chalmette High School. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a Supervisor. His contributions to St. Bernard are extensive: past president of the Versailles booster club, organizer of Versailles boosters men's softball league and past float lieutenant of the Gladiators Carnival Club.

GODDESS NEMESIS V

Melissa Showalter Jurisich, is a life-long resident of St. Bernard Parish and is the daughter of Susie Showalter and founding board member Robby Showalter. Melissa resides in Meraux with newly-wed husband Nick Jurisich and their two Labrador retrievers, Diogi and Stella. Melissa currently works for The Gambit Magazine as an Advertising Account Executive.

ROYAL KNIGHT V

Craig P. Taffaro, Jr., is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard and has been St. Bernard Parish President since January 2008. Before that, he served as the District D Parish Councilman from 2004 to 2008 and from 1996 to 2000. Craig lives in Meraux with his wife Debbie and their eight children, Meghan, Craig III, Emma, Grace, Paolo, Mollie, Luca, and Antonio.

GODDESS NEMESIS VI

Jackie Bennett Gaeta was also a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina destroyed her home in Chalmette, after which she relocated to Slidell, LA in 2006. She was married to the late Michael Gaeta for 19 years, and is the mother of two children…Tasha Ann Gutierrez and Brandon Gaeta. Mrs. Gaeta is the daughter of the late Jack Henry Bennett, one of the founding members of the Knights of Nemesis, and her mother Pamela Leah Timmons. She is a graduate of PGT Beauregard High School and attended Nunez Community College. Mrs. Gaeta is employed by Apollo Marine Specialties in New Orleans, and enjoys volunteering for a variety of community events in St. Bernard.

ROYAL KNIGHT VI

Dr. Bryan Bertucci is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. He is a graduate of Jesuit High School, received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL., another Bachelor of Science degree (Physician’s Assistant Program) from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and his M.D. from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bertucci has served with distinction on the staff of eight different hospitals in South Louisiana, and is currently the St Bernard Parish Coroner. He is married to Ruth Frey Bertucci (36 years) and the proud father of their 5 children…Theresa Bertucci Truxillo, Bryan Jr, Stephen, Nicholas, and Matthew.

GODDESS NEMESIS VII

Patricia Wallace Picou is wife of founding member Donald J. Picou.  They have been married for 32 years and have one son, Donald Picou Jr.  Patricia is the daughter of Richard Wallace Sr. and the late Deanna Bangs Wallace and the step daughter of Marie Wallace.  She is a graduate of Cabrini High School. 

ROYAL KNIGHT VII

Ronnie Lehrmann, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, will lead the 2012 Knight of Nemesis Social Club parade as their Royal Knight.  Ronnie it the father of four children, Gwen Melerine, Heidi Spotorno, Ronnie Lehrmann Jr., Beth Ann Estopinal, and has a stepson David Davies.

GODDESS NEMESIS VIII

Amy Beasley Gonzales is a life-long resident of St. Bernard and is the wife of board member Ricky Gonzales. They reside in Violet where Amy is a stay at home mother to their three children Ricky Jr., Kristin, and Natalie. She is the daughter of Jerry Beasley and Kathy Ziegler, and the granddaughter of the late Herbert and Lavona (Johnnye) Beasley and the late Donald Serpas and Catherine Serpas.

ROYAL KNIGHT VIII

Ricky Gonzales, a 40 year native of St. Bernard Parish, will lead the 2012-2013 Knights of Nemesis Parade as The Royal Knight. Ricky has been an active member of the Knights of Nemesis Social Club since it was established in 2004. Ricky is also a successful businessman in St. Bernard Parish, and a member of several community organizations.

GODDESS NEMESIS IX

Leighann Nicole Fernandez is the daughter of Shannon Fernandez and board member Daniel Fernandez. She is the granddaughter of Linda Fernandez and the late Martin “Ronnie” Fernandez and Debbie and board member Shelton McMillan. Leighann is a graduate of Cabrini High School and is currently studying Psychology and Criminal Justice at Loyola University. She has been working at Raising Cane’s since its Chalmette opening in July 2012.

ROYAL KNIGHT IX

Perry M. Nicosia has been married to Nicole Delos Reyes Nicosia for the past 15 years and has three children, Gene, Ashlin and Cole. He is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. Graduated Valedictorian at Promised Land Academy. He was a graduate of the University of New Orleans in 1989 and from Loyola School of Law in New Orleans in 1992. After an academic career filled with many honors and awards, Mr. Nicosia went on to a successful legal career.

GODDESS NEMESIS X

This year’s Goddess Nemesis is Kayla Tarva who resided in St. Bernard till Hurricane Katrina, but now lives in Raceland, La. Kayla is engaged to Ian Duet. She is the daughter of Floyd Tarva Jr and Chris “FeFe” Lanclos Tarver. The sister of Floyd J. Tarver and the niece and goddaughter of board member Joseph “T-Boo” Lanclos Jr. The granddaughter of Joseph Lanclos Sr., Carol Sylvera Lanclos and the late Floyd Tarver Sr. and the late Francis Tarver.

ROYAL KNIGHT X

This year’s Royal Knight is Donald Picou, one of the founding members of the Knights of Nemesis and currently serving as vice president. Donald is married to Patricia Wallace Picou, a past Goddess Nemesis. He is the proud father of Donald Jr. Donald Jr. is married to Megan Taylor and they are expecting their first child in the spring of 2015. Donald is the son of June N Picou and the late Elmo (Donald) Picou.

GODDESS NEMESIS XI

The Knight’s of Nemesis Krewe is proud to announce Jenna Miserendino as Goddess Nemesis XI. She is the daughter of founding board member Luciano and Stephanie Miserendino, and is the sister of Krewe member Luciano Miserendino, Jr. Her grandparents are Cynthia Mortillaro, Giovanni and Anna Miserendino, and the late Stephen Mortillaro, Sr. Jenna is a resident of Meraux, LA and is a Chalmette High School class of 2015 graduate. She will attend the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg where she plans to study towards a degree in Forensic Chemistry.

ROYAL KNIGHT XI

Dr. Domingo De Los Reyes, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, will reign as the Royal Knight of the 2016 parade. He is a graduate of St. Bernard High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX. He has been practicing chiropractic for over 10 years and is the owner of Simply Precise Family Chiropractic in Chalmette. He is an active member within the community and a member of both the Rotary and Kiwanis Club and is the past president of Rotary. He is engaged to Natasha Morgan and is the proud father of Noah Domingo-Jesus De Los Reyes.

GODDESS NEMESIS XII

The Knight’s of Nemesis Krewe is proud to announce Amanda Impastato as Goddess Nemesis XII. She is the daughter of Jesse and Suzanne Shaffer. She is from Braithwaite, Louisiana and currently resides in Metairie, Louisiana with her husband, Anthony Impastato and daughters, Giana and Bella. Her father, Jesse III is currently on the Nemesis board and her brother Jesse IV serves as a member. Amanda graduated high school in 2004 from Archbishop Hannan High School and received her Bachelors degree in Education from the University of New Orleans. She currently teaches 4th grade at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Kenner, Louisiana. Amanda is honored to represent this great organization and excited for the 2017 carnival season.

ROYAL KNIGHT XII

Mr. Edward John Robin, Sr. will assume the privilege to reign as king over the court of the Krewe of Nemesis in St. Bernard Parish for Mardi Gras 2017. Mr. Robin, lovingly known by all who are dear to him as Doogie Robin, was born in New Orleans on March 9, 1926, ninety years ago. He elected St. Bernard Parish as his home for the entirety of his life, where he presently continues to reside in the picturesque bayou community of Yscloskey, Louisiana. Mr. Robin is a well-known and respected figure in St. Bernard Parish. He founded a concrete establishment in the southeast region that has thrived to carry out the pride of the seafood industry for four generations. In 1947 and with meager beginnings, young Robin harvested local waters to found Robin’s Seafood.

GODDESS NEMESIS XIII

Jenny Robin Nadler has been selected as the Royal Goddess XIII of the Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade. Jenny is the wife of Darin Nadler. They have three children, Mary, Darin Jr. and Madeline and reside in old Arabi. She is the daughter of Keith Robin, a Nemesis board member and Judy Doescher Robin, a Nemesis float lieutenant. Jenny is a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, A graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and LSU School of Nursing. She is a Legal Nurse Consultant and an employee of the Oschner Health System. Jenny has been a riding member of the Knights of Nemesis since its first parade in 2006.

ROYAL KNIGHT XIII

Carl Doescher has been selected as our 2018 Royal Knight of the Knights of Nemesis Social Club and Parade. Carl is a graduate of Chalmette High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. A Lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, Carl resides in old Arabi where he also works in his family’s business of 60 years. Along with working in Arabi, Carl has many other businees interests in St. Bernard. He is a member of the Old Arabi Neighborhood Association and a board member of the Old Arabi Historic Commission.

GODDESS NEMESIS XIV

Katherine “Katie” Tommaseo is the wife of Rocco Tommaseo, and proud mother of Nicco Tommaseo. She is a graduate of Chalmette High School, Class of 1995. While in high school she was voted as “Best Dressed Girl”, “Most Athletic” and to the Homecoming Court. Katie was chosen to be a member of the Louisiana High School Woman’s Volleyball All-State Athletic Association Team and All-Star Team. She served as team captain her senior year. Tommaseo graduated with honors from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science in 2000. She was a member of the Lady Colonels Volleyball Team, served as team co-captain, named to the Southland Conference All Academic Volleyball Team, and a member of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society.

ROYAL KNIGHT XIV

MICHAEL C. GINART, JR. is the son of the late Michael C. Ginart and the late Cecelia Ginart Tanet and step-son of Joseph Tanet. Mike is married to the former Alice Rose Johnson and has two children, John Claude, who just completed the Louisiana Bar Exam and will be practicing with his father and Jayne Cecelia who is now a Senior in high school and captain of her swim team. He is the son-in-law of Howard Johnson, Jr. and the late Jane Cadella Johnson and the family are members of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.

GODDESS NEMESIS XV

Pamela Krementz Bennett is the wife of Jim Bennett, founding board member and current Vice-President of the Knights of Nemesis. She is the proud mother of one child (from a previous marriage) Jimmy Leaber, Jr. Pamela is the daughter of Carmela Calcagno Lamarque and the late David A. Krementz.

ROYAL KNIGHT XV

Guy McInnis has served as St. Bernard Parish President since January 2016. Prior to becoming parish president, McInnis was elected Councilman-at-Large East in 2011.

In 1985 McInnis graduated from McNeese State University with a degree in Accounting and has an extensive background in finance, and has extensive financial management experience in both the private and public sectors.

GODDESS NEMESIS XVI

Rhonda A. Miller-Johnson will have the pleasure of reigning as Royal Goddess for the Krewe of Nemesis Parade in 2021. Rhonda is resident of St. Bernard Parish since 1974. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1983 and briefly attended Mississippi State. She is known by many from her involvement in Rebel Park, St. Bernard All-Stars, AAU Volleyball and Adult Cabbage Ball leagues. She has worked as a Management Analyst for the United States Department of Agriculture for the past 16 years. Prior to that she was employed by St. Bernard Parish. Rhonda is also a float lieutenant for Knights of Nemesis for the past 5 years.

ROYAL KNIGHT XVI

Russell Luke Vucinovich, Jr will have the pleasure of reigning as Royal Knight for the Krew of Nemesis Parade in 2021. Russell is a third generation of lifelong residents of St. Bernard Parish until 2005. As a graduate of St. Bernard High school in 1980, he promptly went into business for himself.

GODDESS NEMESIS XVII

This year’s Goddess Nemesis XVII is Natalie Fernandez Blum. Natalie is the proud wife of Kevin R. Blum and mother of Benjamin Parker Blum. She is the daughter of Richard “Ricky” Fernandez and Karen Buras Westcott. Natalie is the granddaughter of Linda LaFrance Fernandez and the late Martin “Ronnie” Fernandez, Sr. and Joyce and Richard “Dicky” Buras. She is also the niece of Knights of Nemesis board member Daniel “Danny” Fernandez, Sr.

ROYAL KNIGHT XVII

Louis Pomes is a life-long resident of St. Bernard Parish and has worked in public service for over forty years helping to make St. Bernard a place we can all be proud to call home. Most of his career has been spent working for St. Bernard Parish Government. Presently, he administers and oversees the daily operations of the public works division - Road Yard as the Chief of Operations. Having served under six parish presidents, Louis has worked side by side with the men and women in field operations and administration.

GODDESS NEMESIS XVIII

This year’s Goddess Nemesis XVIII is Kathryn Leigh Kamlade. Kathryn is the daughter of Troy Kamlade and the first Goddess Nemesis, Krista Showalter Kamlade. She is the granddaughter of John “Buster” Kamlade, Daisy Kamlade, Sue Showalter, and Billy Showalter, founding board member, Royal Knight IV, and President of the Knights of Nemesis Social Club

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.

ROYAL KNIGHT XVIII

Mr. Jason Showalter, an original member of Knights of Nemesis Social Club, will join his niece Kathryn Kamlade to reign over St. Bernard Parish as Royal Knight XVIII. Jason is a 43-year-old native of St. Bernard Parish who relocated to Slidell after Hurricane Katrina. He is the son of Sue Showalter and the current club president, Billy Showalter, Royal Knight IV. He is also the brother of Krista Kamlade, Goddess Nemesis I.

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!