Duke of Arkansas, Kevin Johnson was born and raised in Shreveport, LA. He graduated from Caddo Magnet High School and went on to serve in the Louisiana National Guard for 8 years while earning his degree in Computer Science at Louisiana Tech University. 

He started a computer consulting company in 1999 serving medium to large business throughout the Ark-La-Tex. In 2003 bought his first investment property and found he had a passion for real estate and decided to switch careers to became a full time real estate agent. 

Kevin obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and still serves as an assistant Scout Master.  Kevin earned his privates pilots license while attending LA Tech. He has been a member of River Bend Rotary for two years.

Kevin is a proud father of his three-year old son Jack and spends most of his spare time with him.  His hobbies include traveling, golfing, scuba diving, and most of all boating. 

Kevin has been a member of the Krewe of Gemini for 2 years and is excited to be apart of royalty this year as Duke of Arkansas.

Duchess of Arkansas, Kimberly Sampson grew up on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.  She graduated from Breton Education Centre high school and continued her education at the Victoria General Hospital School of Nursing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After graduating from nursing school in 1992 she moved to the United States to begin her career as a Registered Nurse.  In 1993 she relocated to Shreveport, LA and is proud to call it home.

Kimberly continues to practice nursing and is the clinic manager at FMC Pierremont Dialysis Center.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her children Logan and Connor as well as spending time with family and friends. Her favorite activities include cycling, oil painting and reading.  She also enjoys spending time with her furry and feathered friends, Max and Charley.

Kimberly has been a member of the Krewe of Gemini for 2 years and is very excited and honored to serve as the Duchess of Arkansas for Gemini XXII.

Duke of Louisiana, Jay Manno was born in Shreveport, LA., and resided in Bossier City since he was 2 years old.  He attended Airline High School and was involved in the drama department playing the role of Eugene from the play Grease for three years. 

Jay graduated from Airline High School in 2004 and attended Northwestern State University majoring in business.  While at NSU he became a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

When Jay left college he went to work in the family business at Southland Printing Co., Inc.  In following his grandfather's and dad's footsteps he had to learn a number important roles that he needed as he advanced within the company.

Jay's family has been very involved in the Krewe of Gemini.  He has served as a page for his dad when he was King in Gemini XIII and was a prince the year that he was Captain for Gemini XII.  Jay has been an annual rider in the parades since he was 8 years old.

Jay's sister has served as a Princess for Gemini XV and was selected a princess for Washington Mardi Gras, but missed out on that experience due to Hurricane Katrina.  Jay's dad was Duke of Arkansas VI, King Gemini VIII and Captain for Gemini XII.  Jay's mom was the Duchess of Louisiana for Gemini IX.  In short, you could say Jay is carrying on a long tradition of Gemini Royalty and is very excited about this opportunity.

Jay is an avid sports fan and he enjoys cheering for his teams, the New York Yankees, the New York Giants and the LSU Tigers.

Duchess of Louisiana, Tiffany DeBlieux was born and raised in Shreveport and graduated from Southwood High School in  1992. She is a proud member of the Methvin family, grand-daughter to the late Alvin and Wanda Methvin and daughter to Janice Methvin. Married to Blake DeBlieux of Natchitoches, LA and has two girls, Meghan (15) and Macy (9).

Tiffany has been a Mortgage Banker for 12 years and is currently Vice President for BancorpSouth Mortgage. She serves on various boards and committees as well as being a top producer in her industry in the state of Louisiana. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheerleading with her girls.

Tiffany loves shopping and traveling and anything pink! She is a proud member of the Krewe of Gemini and will always be a Leprechaun at heart.

Duke of Texas, Mark Baker was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he claims Texas as his home. Raised in The Woodlands, he is the youngest of three boys. Never a dull moment growing up in their household, golfing and hanging out at the country club was a way of life.

After graduating from McCullough High School, getting a job in construction, he welcomed the birth of his first child, Alexis (16).

In 1995, he moved to Shreveport, Louisiana to start a career in real estate. He has been a Realtor for 15 years with Coldwell Banker J. Wesley Dowling. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Louisiana Realtor’s Association, and the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors.

While working at Coldwell Banker, he met his wife, Karen and they were married in 2000. They have two children, Drew (8) and Andrea (5).

When away from work, he enjoys spending time with his children. Mark loves anything sports related, but especially golfing and fishing. Continuing the joys and memories of his childhood, Mark and his family are members of East Ridge Country Club. Mark and Karen have been members of the Krewe of Gemini for four years. Mark is always ready for a Gemini event or activity and is excited and honored to be a part of the royal court this year.

Duchess of Texas, Diann Montgomery was born in Shreveport and is a graduate of LSU-S. She lived in Monroe and out of state for much of her younger years. Diann returned to the area in 1986 with her young son Russ Irby.

Shreveport is where she met and fell in love with Ralph Montgomery and his daughter Lindsay. They were married in December of 1988. Diann received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education and has been teaching for 10 years. She currently teaches 10th grade English and sponsors the Askalada newspaper at Airline High School.

Diann's family has grown in the last 22 years to include Russ' wife Elizabeth and their 1 year old son, Gavin, and Lindsay's son Mason (6). Diann enjoys attending Gemini functions, crafting, spending time with family and friends and traveling. She has been a member of the Krewe of Gemini for 3 years and is looking forward to many more years.

Diann would like to dedicate this year in memory of the the most loyal Texan she has ever known, Mark Sargent. I love you big bro. this one's for you!