Nicholls Alumni Federation Board of Directors
Greg Wood (AS '99, BS'99)
Position: President
Education: Associate degree, bachelor’s degree in Marketing
Occupation: VP at GAGE, a full-service business telecommunications, I.T., and standby power generation company based in Baton Rouge
Campus Involvement: Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hobbies: Fitness, Triathlon, Home Improvement, Sports, Service Projects
Fun Fact: I will be the 2024-25 President of The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, which is the 4th largest club in the USA and 5th largest in the world at 470+ members
John Warren (BA '17)
Position: Past President
Education: Associate degree, bachelor’s degree in Sociology
Occupation: Special Projects Coordinator for Lafourche Parish Government
Campus Involvement: Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Beau and Sorority Sweetheart
Hometown: Houma, Louisiana
Hobbies: Spending time with my 3 boys and wife and of course attending Nicholls sporting events
Fun Fact: I used to hold the state title for two years in a row for Cajun Zydeco Dancing
Kevin Clement (BS '87)
Position: President Elect
Education: Associate degree in Mathematics, associate degree in Finance, bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Occupation: Mayor – City of Thibodaux
Campus Involvement: All athletic events
Hometown: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Hobbies: Family, traveling, sports (golf)
Fun Fact: My entire family – wife Becky, as well as all four of my children, William, Elizabeth, Thomas & Grace are Graduates of Nicholls State University
Beth Risinger (BA '82)
Position: Vice President
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education
Occupation: Retired with 30 years in Public Education, Part-Time Middle School Teacher at Most Blessed Sacrament
Campus Involvement: Resident assistant on campus and involved in several committees for resident life
Hometown: Meraux, Louisiana
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, making wreaths
Fun Fact: I like to surprise my students, especially my boys, with my ability to throw a perfect spiral football. I wait for the perfect opportunity to throw it and shock them.
Pamela Harris McCann (BA '80, MA '84)
Position: Secretary
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, M.Ed.
Occupation: Retired Principal for Terrebonne Parish Schools – 20 years teaching, 14 years administration
Campus Involvement: SGA educator, Pike fraternity little sister, Miller girl
Hometown: Metairie, Louisiana – Thibodaux Resident
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, boating, gardening, spending time with kids and grandkids, and creating items for personal small business
Fun Fact: My high school friends and I were chauffeured to a school reunion in Sean Payton’s Mercedes. We all had a chance to wear the Super Bowl ring!
Stacy Himel Guillot (BS '10)
Position: Treasurer
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management with a concentration in Healthcare, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Occupation: Regional Access to Care Director for Ochsner Health
Campus Involvement: Athletic department student worker
Hometown: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Hobbies: Cooking and relaxing
Fun Fact: I’ve been the Nicholls football scoreboard operator for the last 14 years!
Chelsey Crawford (BA '12, MEd '21)
Position: Board Member
Education: Associate degree in Child Development and Preschool Management, bachelor’s degree in Birth to Five Early Intervention Education, master’s degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
Occupation: Teacher Education Department Faculty Member at Nicholls State University
Campus Involvement: NEAT, Outstanding Student Teacher, Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Kappa Delta Phi Honor Society
Hometown: Galliano, Louisiana
Hobbies: Reading novels, gardening, and spending time outside with family
Fun Fact: If it is a really good one, I can read a novel within 24 hours!
Rosie Falgoust Delaune (BS '88)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing
Occupation: Vice President, Marketing Director at First American Bank and Trust
Campus Involvement: Showing Colonel pride!
Hometown: Vacherie, Louisiana
Hobbies: Taking pictures, gardening, dreaming
Fun Fact: My dream profession is to be a news anchor about all things positive!
Jeremy Jallans (BS '03)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, MBA
Occupation: Healthcare Consultant
Campus Involvement: Honors program
Hometown: Lutcher, Louisiana
Hobbies: Football. reading, powerlifting
Fun Fact: State record holder in powerlifting
Tiffany Lathan Smith (BS '00), Board Member
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science, master’s degree in Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management
Occupation: Program Manager for the Howard University College of Pharmacy Center of Excellence
Campus Involvement: Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Nicholls Homecoming Court, student leader in SGA, SPA, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Hometown: Port Allen, Louisiana
Hobbies: Traveling, wine tasting, cooking, and baking
Fun Fact: My guilty pleasure is reading advice columns
Taylor Kimball (BS '18, MEd '24)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health concentrated in Athletic Training, MBA, M.Ed.
Occupation: Special Education Teacher at Destrehan High School
Campus Involvement: Student leader in Delta Zeta Sorority, Nicholls Student Athletic Training Society, 2018 Nicholls Hall of Fame, Colonels Leaders and Scholars
Hometown: Mathews, Louisiana
Hobbies: Reading books, traveling, watching movies, hanging out with friends
Fun Fact: I worked for the New Orleans Saints during the summer of 2017 as an athletic training intern during OTAs, Training Camp, and preseason games
Grant Ordoyne (BIS '15, MEd '18)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, M.Ed.
Occupation: Coordinator for University Graduate Studies at Nicholls State University
Campus Involvement: Student leader in SGA, SPA, SEALS, NEAT, Colonel Catholics, 2013 Homecoming Court, Nicholls Worth, Green Club, 2016 Hall of Fame
Hometown: Kraemer, Louisiana
Hobbies: Kayaking, playing the fiddle, digital art, bowling, being involved in community organizations
Fun Fact: John Cena follows me on X (formerly known as Twitter)
MacKenzie Prejean (BA '23)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design
Occupation: Creative Media Specialist at Nicholls State University
Campus Involvement: Student leader in SGA, SPA, and Delta Zeta Sorority
Hometown: Napoleonville, Louisiana
Hobbies: Photography, going to Sonic, hanging out with her dog Dixie
Fun Fact: I am Adam Sandler’s #1 fan!
Angela Yanez (BS '23)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health- Health & Wellness, minor in Spanish
Occupation: Admissions Counselor at Nicholls State University
Campus Involvement: Student leader in SGA, SPA, Delta Zeta Sorority, and 2022 Homecoming Queen
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hobbies: Cooking new recipes and hanging out with family!
Fun Fact: I own an online women’s clothing boutique – Moda Avenue!
Erin Duet (BS '22, MEd '23)
Position: Cheer Alumni Chapter President
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Pre-Counseling with a minor in Birth to Five Elementary Education, M.Ed.
Occupation: Special Education Teacher at Central Lafourche High School
Campus Involvement: Nicholls Coed Cheerleader, Delta Zeta Sorority, Colonel Catholics, Colonels for Life Club, Ms. Nicholls Athletics, 2022 Nicholls Hall of Fame
Hometown: Raceland, Louisiana
Hobbies: Cheerleading and organizing
Fun Fact: My favorite food is salad and pickles!
Emma Grabert (BS '19)
Position: College of Education Alumni Chapter President
Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Education, grades 1 -5
Occupation: Third grade math and science teacher and network manager at Acadian Elementary
Campus Involvement: Phi Mu Fraternity
Hometown: Houma, Louisiana
Hobbies: Running around after my two kids and if I do find the time, I enjoy running
Fun Fact: I have two kids Thomas 4 and Kennedy 2. I have been married for coming up on 6 years to my husband Richard who I met at Nicholls during my freshman year.
Chelsea Jackson (BS '18, MEd '21)
Position: Black Alumni Chapter President
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, M.Ed.
Campus Involvement: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Nicholls Players, PRSSA, RTDNA, AAUW, NAACP, Vagina Monologues Production Actress, D&I Task Force, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, 2018 Ms. Nicholls
Hometown: Kenner, Louisiana
Hobbies: Reading and shopping
Fun Fact: I attended an all-girls high school!
Renee Kincy (BS '09, MSN '22)
Position: College of Nursing Alumni Chapter President
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, MSN, currently an EMBA student
Occupation: Clinical Educator – Critical Care RN at Thibodaux Regional Health System
Campus Involvement: Showing Colonel pride!
Hometown: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Hobbies: Reading
Fun Fact: I have a 9 year old Siberian Husky!
Bryce Silvio (BS '14, BA '14)
Position: Culinary Alumni Chapter President
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Operations with a minor in business
Occupation: Sous Chef at Houmas House Estate and Gardens
Campus Involvement: Student Culinary Association and marching band member
Hometown: Prairieville, Louisiana
Hobbies: Outdoors and gardening
Fun Fact: I enjoy supporting local farmers and farmers markets
Dillon Belle (BS '20, MBA '22)
Position: Board Member
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, MBA
Occupation: Insurance Advisor/Estate Planner with Farm Bureau Lafourche
Campus Involvement: Student athlete for baseball for five years
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hobbies: Working out and coaching your baseball
Fun Fact: I was born in Canada!
Debbie LeBlanc
Position: Alumni Affairs Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Favorite Alumni Event: 75th Gala & Awards for Excellence
Most Excited for 2024-2025: Getting back to tailgates
Hobbies: Taking care of my grandchildren
Fun Fact: I am a breast cancer survivor!
Paige Thomas Pierce (BS '19)
Position: Director of Alumni Affairs
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management, MBA
Hometown: Gonzales, Louisiana
Favorite Alumni Event: 75th Gala & Awards for Excellence
Most Excited for 2024-2025: To add engagement events to the calendar and grow membership
Hobbies: Exercising, reading, baking
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother!
