Officers

Denise Manderfield
President, year 2 of 2-year term

Hello and Roll Tide! I am Denise Manderfield. I am a 1985 graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Journalism. I worked as the education writer for The Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama, until my husband Paul and I started our family. I have done free-lance writing for The Iron Mountain Daily News, The Detroit Free Press and The University of Alabama National Alumni Magazine. In 2001, I began a career selling real estate in Cincinnati, Ohio. While in Cincinnati, I became involved in CrimsonAti, the local alumni chapter, serving as student/parent recruitment liaison. Paul and I moved to Fernandina Beach in 2015 and joined Jax Bama Club that year. I am honored to serve as vice president. A Bama fan since my teens, I love to attend the watch parties, coordinate the Jax Bama Parents Facebook page, serve on the scholarship committee and assist Russell Moore with recruiting duties. I was asked to be the parent speaker at the 2016 Jacksonville area prospective students reception. When not cheering on Bama, Paul and I enjoy going to the beach, walking and hiking. I handle sales, marketing and social media for Crawford Jewelers on Amelia Island. Paul and I have three children: David, who lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Columbus, Ohio, Kathleen, who lives with her partner, Stephen, in Fort Lauderdale, and Claire, who is a junior majoring in psychology at the University of Alabama.

Tambria Maxwell Biasco
​Vice President, West Side, year 1 of 2-year term

Hello and Roll Tide!
I grew up in Decatur & Guntersville, Alabama. My Mom and Dad were huge Bama fans, along with most of our friends. We attended many games a year, and many more friends and family watch parties. 
I received a BSSW from The University of Alabama in 1981. I went to Pensacola with another Bama Grad to spend the summer on the beach before Graduate School. While there, I met and later married my husband Tom and never lived in Alabama again, but I love visiting all my relatives back home.
 We are blessed with 3 amazing children: Aubrey 30 (who has given us two grandchildren and an awesome son-in-law!), Max 29, and Brandy 25. When our children were older, I began work at Praxeis, a Jacksonville company that finances, develops, and manages Senior Living. I work in Marketing and Special Projects.
I am delighted to be a part of this group.  It feels like home, it feels like FAMILY.   

Steve Beaton
Vice President, Beaches, year 1 of 2-year term

BIO HERE

Ginger Cassada
Treasurer, year 2 of 2-year term

Hi!  My name is Ginger Cassada and I’m proud to serve as the Club’s Treasurer.  I’m a Jacksonville native and lifelong SEC fan.

I was first introduced to the Jax Bama Club by our current President, Denise Manderfield, in 2014 when my daughter, Allison, was a freshman at the University of Alabama.  I’m proud to say that Allison graduated from UA in 2018 and returned to Jacksonville.

Growing up a (Gator) SEC fan I knew of Alabama, and I was so proud when Allison received an academic scholarship to attend UA.  Like so many others have said, after our first visit to campus, we both knew it was where she belonged. I learned to yell ROLL TIDE! and never looked back!

I earned my Associate of Science Degree in Legal Assisting/Paralegal Studies while working full time and attending FCCJ at night.  I graduated with Honors and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Although I never made it to law school, I enjoy working as a legal assistant/paralegal.  

Aside from Alabama football, I enjoy reading, movies, the outdoors and sports. 
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There’s no better way to watch Alabama football than a Jax Bama Club watch party and I’m looking forward to another exciting year!
Roll Tide!

Alexis Cornelison
​Secretary, year 1 of 2-year term

Hey! I'm Alexis Cornelison. I was born and raised an Alabama fan and I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2015 with my bachelor's degree and in 2016 with my master's, both in mechanical engineering. I was born here in Jacksonville and am back for the third time. I'm a Navy brat and spent my childhood moving around the world. It was such an important part of my life that it inspired my career. I am now a civilian contractor for the Navy conducting repairs and upgrades on combat ships. My career has taken me to Alabama, California, Washington state, and now Florida and has been a dream come true - I have the coolest job ever! I'm excited to serve as the secretary for the Jax Bama Club this year. Roll tide!

Alexandra Sample
​Student/Parent Liaison

Alexandra Sample is a member of the University of Alabama’s Class of 2020, with a B. S. in Public Health, and a minor in Psychology. Born in Gainesville, Florida, Alex moved to Jacksonville while in elementary school and then graduated from Bishop Kenny High School.  Now enrolled in graduate school at the University of Florida, she is pursuing a master’s in public health degree.
Alex can trace her roots to the University of Alabama through grandparents and an aunt that were on the UA faculty and staff for a combined 85 years of service, and a father with two degrees from Alabama.  Active in many student organizations, including being elected Executive Secretary of the Student Government Association, Alex now looks forward to sharing her passion for the University and first-hand knowledge of campus life by serving on the board as the student/parent liaison.

Lori Caudle
Past President, year 2 of 2-year term

Hi, my name is Lori Caudle. I'm originally from Troy, Alabama. While in high school, I was the Student Council President and high school sorority President. While I was in college, I was in the Phi Mu Sorority and a Sigma Chi little sister. I served in many different roles in my sorority. I graduated with a double major in Biology and Physical Science. I have worked for Baptist Medical Center as a Medical Technologist in the blood bank and involved with pediatric stem cell research for many years. I moved to Baptist South and I am the laboratory supervisor. I am an alumni member of the Jacksonville Phi Mu Sorority and currently an active member of the Jax Bama Club. I have one daughter,  Alyssa,  who will currently graduate in December,  2017 from UCF in Civil Engineering. My enthusiasm for Alabama started at a young age, watching them play with my grandfather and dad. I have always loved the Crimson Tide! Although I didn't get to attend UA, I got a full scholarship to Troy University, my love for Alabama will always be un-waivered. I am honored to be your past president and promise to do my best to uphold this office and make each one of the members proud. Thank you and Roll Tide Roll!!!!!

DJ Ray Winston
Communications Chair

Lee LeLeux
Special Projects Co-Chair

BIO HERE

Lee Sington Leleux was born in Tuscaloosa and raised in Gadsden, AL. She attended the University of Alabama from 1979-1982 and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She is the daughter of the late Fred W. Sington, Jr (a member of Bear Bryant’s inaugural team) and Joyce W. Sington. She is the granddaughter of the late All American, Fred W. Sington, Sr. (1931 Rose Bowl Team). Both Fred, Jr. and Fred, Sr. served as Presidents of the National Alumni Association.
Lee received her B.S. in Nursing from Jacksonville State University and her Masters in Hospital Administration from St Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA. Currently, Lee is employed by Medtronic, Inc, a medical technology, services, and solutions company, as District Service Manager for the Jacksonville District.
Upon moving to Jacksonville in the Fall of 2018, Lee immediately connected with other Alabama families and fans. By the Spring she became involved with the local Alumni Chapter, was nominated for and is excited to serve as the Western Division VP for Jax Bama Alumni Chapter.
Lee is the proud mom of Zachary, a Senior at LSU, Hallye, a Sophomore at Louisiana Tech, and Greer, a Sophomore at Alabama.

Dawn Raney
Special Projects Co-Chair

Greetings and ROLL TIDE!! I’m a 1987 graduate of The University of Alabama and member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. I graduated with a degree in Communications and worked in radio and television (programming and sales) until I turned to my true passion 5 years ago. I am currently a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty serving the greater Jacksonville area. I grew up in North Alabama along the Tennessee river where we waved our BAMA flag proudly no matter what kind of season we were having! After graduation, I headed to Nashville to work for a television station there, then soon thereafter moved to Knoxville where I met my husband (yes, he is of a different persuasion). Brad and I have been married for 29 years and the running joke in our house is that there is only one day a year that we don’t speak, and we know when it’s coming and plan accordingly! We have two children (Savannah, 23 and Dakota, 19) and neither of them have any interest in Alabama or Tennessee (I think we might have paraded our crazy around a bit too much during their early years). In 2001, our family was transferred to Jacksonville and we have loved living here and raising our children here. We haven’t been able to make it up to too many games over the years, but love supporting my team wherever I am. I look forward to serving as secretary and helping grow this alumni group. I look forward to meeting everyone and to another great year! ROLL TIDE!!!

Madeline Sims
Tech Coordinator

Madeline Sims was born and raised in Birmingham, AL and is the daughter of two UA Alumni. After 18 years, she left the state of Alabama to attend Millsaps College in Jackson, MS where she earned a BS in Sociology/Anthropology with a minor in Spanish. After ungrad, she returned to the state of Alabama and this time to the University of Alabama where she received a Masters in Library and Information Studies. Madeline transferred to Jacksonville, FL in 2009 for work. Her first Jax Bama Club event was a game viewing party for the 2009 National Championship game. After that, she was hooked and has attended many club functions over the years. She works as a librarian at FSCJ and is happily married to her husband Jeff, who she converted to be an Alabama fan when they met in 2013. RTR!

Dwayne Whidby
Game Watch Support Staff

Dwayne is a Past President of the Jax Bama Club and currently serves as a board advisor and Game Watch Support. He went to Alabama from 1965-1969 and has lived in Jacksonville for over 25 years. He married a Kentucky Wildcat and has two daughters that also graduated from Alabama and now has two granddaughters to spoil. He continues to volunteer his time and expertise for the Jax Bama Club and is actively involved with The Players and Web Dot Com golf tournaments at TPC Sawgrass

Kevin Hogencamp
Game Watch Support Staff

A modern-folk music lover and the father of two wonderful human beings, Kevin earned a communications degree from the University of Alabama and is honored to serve on the Jax Bama Club board of directors. He formerly served the organization as a vice president. While at Bama, Kevin was a sports editor of the Corolla yearbook and a sportswriter for the Crimson White. He also fancies the considerable amount of time he spent at such institutions as Solomons, the Side Track, the Booth, Tutwiler Hall (well, he tried, anyway) – and his periodic visits to Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, as well.
Kevin is a former interim city manager for the City of Atlantic Beach, Fla., and now serves the picturesque, increasingly progressive seaside community as deputy city manager. Kevin is a staunch proponent of racial equality, social justice, environmental stewardship, and open government – and proclaims himself as a “watchdog from within” the walls of city hall. During his tenure in Atlantic Beach, residents’ trust in their local government has significantly increased – largely as a result of the City operating transparently and otherwise bridging the communication gap between city hall and its constituency.
Kevin is a former public information manager and assistant city manager of Albany Ga. As assistant city manager, he guided Georgia’s sixth-largest municipality with integrity and transparency during a tumultuous period in which the city manager position was vacant.
Kevin’s career in local government communications and administration followed a journalism career, which culminated with Kevin purchasing a struggling local newspaper (The Albany, Ga., Journal) at the Great Recession’s onset and transforming it into a vital community asset, staunch government watchdog, and successful business.
Among his career and personal accomplishments:

• Serves on the Florida Municipal Communicators Association board of directors and chaired the Awards Committee.
• Served the Georgia Municipal Association as an ethics-in-government and communications panelist.
• Co-founder, Beaches Weekly Discussion Group, which tackled local, state and national issues for more than 15 years.
• Entrusted to chair game-changing initiatives including Leadership Albany, Eracism Albany, Albany Community-Oriented Policing Council, and a Jacksonville Beach (Fla.) occupational licensing committee.

Russell Moore
UA Regional Recruiter

A Florida native, Russell remembers how exciting it was to attend college in another state. Now he helps students from Jacksonville, Florida, to Charleston, South Carolina, who want to attend The University of Alabama. With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and graduate coursework in history, Russell believes strongly in the importance of a well-rounded education that develops writing and critical thinking skills.