Board Members

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.

2025 - 2026

Captain XVIII - John Pumilio

Captain 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, as well as serving on the board as President, Treasurer, and Lt. of Merriment.

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?

John is honored to be back to serve as Atlas Captain XVIII and looks forward to a GREAT and SUCCESSFUL year!

Remember, there is no "I" in TEAM, and it takes a team to make this work!

"ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY KREWE OF ATLAS.. Where Mardi Gras and Diversity Meet."

Secretary - Jana Pierce

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.

Jana loves animals and has a dog, a cat, and several thoroughbred racehorses. She enjoys spendingtime with her family and friends, attending horse races, volunteering and teaching at church, fostering animals, and attending Mardi Gras events.

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.

Lt. Merriment - Cat Lockard

Cat Lockard is the mother of 2 incredible boys, Cody 23 and Xander 21. Cat graduated from Airline High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration. She is the daughter of 2 Air-force veterans, where she was born in Spain and lived in Germany before returning home to the states.

She enjoys reading books, art, music, festivals, board games, traveling, and spending time with her friends. This is Cat’s third year as a member of the Krewe of Atlas, serving as Duchess of Neptune for Atlas XVII.

Treasurer- Dana Favrot

dfavro07@gmail.com

Native of Shreveport, now residing in Frierson, Dana is a eleven-year veteran of the Krewe of Atlas and has been heavily involved in numerous activities and charities with the Krewe. Dana has served the Krewe as President XII and Queen .

Dana retired from LSU Health after 25 years where she served as RN clinical research coordinator for the Infectious Disease department.

She enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband of 38 years, her children and grandchildren, cooking, and hanging out with her fellow Queens Forever.

Parade Lt. - Lea Ann Breen

Lea Anne is the mother of one daughter, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The delight she witnesses in her legacies' eyes at Mardi Gras parades is what gives her the passion to serve as our faithful float Lt. She has served the Krewe of Atlas in numerous capacities since joining the Krewe in their second year. She has served as Duchess II, Queen V, and Captain VI as well as numerous board positions throughout the years. She looks forward to getting the float magnificent to be parade ready for numerous parades to show off the mighty Krewe of Atlas.

Lt. Fundraising - Tim Miller

Tim has been a faithful member of Atlas for four years and was recently Duke of Jupiter for Atlas XVII. He is an Army brat, born in Ft. Benning, Ga. He moved to Haughton in 1980 and graduated from there. He was in the Army and stationed in Berlin Germany, before The Wall came down, from 1986-1988, then The National Guard until 1998. He lived in Portland, Or. from 1990-2000, when he moved back home to be around family and friends.He considers Shreveport his home.

He is a single father of 1 son, Zach, who is 16. He has his Bachelor's degree in General Studies and a Drafting degree. He has been an architectural drafter for 30 years. He loves spending time with his son, rooting for his New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers, playing board games, going to flea markets, listening to live music and spending time with his family and friends.

Historian - Cassidy Coker

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.

Lt. - Charity - Ruth Burdges

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.