About Us
Organized in 2006, the Krewe of Atlas is named after the mythological Titan warrior Atlas. Krewe Members are bound together by the belief that Mardi Gras is a “Celebration for the Masses.” After storming Olympus and threatening the Gods, Atlas was sentenced to hold up the world on his shoulders forever. Just as the world encompassed people from all walks of like so does our Krewe, and in the spirit of Atlas we strive to lift up our “area of the world” through our community service projects.
Board Members
2026 - 2027
President- Jennifer King
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Jennifer
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Captain XIX - Cassidy Coker
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Cassidy is a long time resident of Bossier City LA. This is her third year as a member of the Krewe of Atlas. She is a stay at home mom of two teenage boys. When she is not feeding all the growing men in her house, she likes to spend time serving her community, singing in the worship band at her church, and listening to true crime podcasts. She is also currently serving as a Duchess for season XVIII.​
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Lt. Fundraising - Tracy Mendels
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Lt. Merriment - Jamie Coldwell
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Secretary- John Pumilio
​ John Pumilio is a native of Shreveport and has been involved with Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex since the early 1990's. Having been a member of the former Krewe of Apollo, he served numerous times on their court and board, including past Captain and Queen. John joined the Krewe of Atlas in 2013 and serve as Duke in 2015-2016, Captain 2018-2019, Captain 2021-2022, most recent Captain XVIII, as well as serving on the board as President, Treasurer, and Lt. of Merriment.
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John is currently employed with Red River Pump Specialists where he works in the accounting department.
Besides Mardi Gras, John enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, trips to New Orleans, Dallas, and Happy Hour! Isn't it Five O' Clock somewhere?
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Treasurer - Ruth Burdges
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Ruth Burdges is a long time member and supporter of the Krewe and is especially inspired by the needs in our community and all that our local Mardi Gras Krewes do to be of support and fascilitators of community service. Ruth has been the Lt. of Charity for six continuous seasons in the past and is ready to facilitate projects for the current season.
She has recently retired after 30 years in the dental industry. She has three children, Chance, Brett, and Kaitlyn, her youngest, and two grandchildren, with a third on the way. Ruth enjoys gardening, reading, and her precious dog, Remi.
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Lt. of Charity - Jana Pierce
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Jana is a graduate of Benton High School, where she was a cheerleader, JROTC Corps Commander, and valedictorian. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Political Science and a BA in Religous Studies. Jana received a MA in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University. She is a member of the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association and the International Association of Emergency Managers. Jana worked for U.S. Senator John McCain for 15 years, and has been a Program Manager in the State Office Readiness Program for the U.S. Senate Sergent at Arms in Washington, D.C. for the past 7 years. She is also an Emergency Medical Technician licensed in Louisiana.
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​Jana is a member of the Mystick Krewe of Louisianans in Washington, D.C., the Fat Tuesday Children's Parade of Shreveport and Bossier City, and the Krewe of Centaur. Jana served as Duchess of Venus on the Atlas Royal Court VXII and as Atlas Historian for the 2024-2025 season.
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Float Lieutenant - Matt Coldwell
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Historian- Theresa Miller
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