Meet Our Board of Directors
Jeff Freitas - President
Jeff joined Krewe of Chasco about four season ago after his daughter, Kendyl, participated in the Gasparilla Children's Parade. Jeff and Kristen have been together for 16 years after originally knowing each other during middle and high school. Besides Kendyl, Jeff and Kristen have five dogs and two cats who rule their home. Jeff joined the Army right out of high school and is very proud to have followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in that regard. Jeff is currently coaching Kendyl's tackle football team. Jeff and his family love all things Tampa Bay sports and enjoying the water when not busy with Krewe activities.
Smitty - Vice President
Smitty (aka Diane Smith) has lived in New Port Richey for 39 years and raised her two children here who are Gulf High School Alumni. She has a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration and her MBA from St. Leo University. She works for an attorney’s office in New Port Richey and is a Notary. Her interests are fixing up her new home in downtown NPR, tooling around town in her golf cart and working on her vegetable garden. Being a member of the Krewe of Chasco for over 14 years she is very proud of the direction the Krewe is going and it’s continued involvement in the community.
Scott Freitas - Treasurer
Scott has been in the Krewe since 2019 and previously served on the board as Float Director and President. Scott has been married to his wife Jennifer for 32 years and they have three children. Scott's day job is as an IT Consultant and Executive with his company.
Tonja Maple - Secretary
Tonja Maple lives in New Port Richey with her husband and their four legged and furry kids. She has a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences from University of South Florida (Go Bulls!!), works for a healthcare company in Tampa, and is a notary public. Tonja's interests include running, Starbucks, karaoke, and reading.
Open - Membership Director
Position currently open.