Staff

Business Administration

James Germany

Co-owner

James Germany has a background in coaching and ownership that expands over thirty years. Being a player for the Dallas Cowboys in 1983 and the Houston Oilers in 1984, Germany has the experience at every level of professional football. This experience varies from the NFL to Semi-Pro leagues. Germany has been the head coach of three different teams, including the Mississippi Raiders in 2020. James Germany leads his team with passion and effort. His beliefs are based on building organizations with the combinations of family, kindness, and patience.

Tamie Germany

Co-owner

Tamie Germany earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration and Management from Cloud County Community College. She later went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management with a minor in Human Services from Upper Iowa University. Germany has spent thirty-plus years in the business sector. Along her thirty years, she has created and assisted in preparing business for prosperity. This has ultimately led to her co-ownership of the Mississippi Raiders. She has played an essential role in the growth of her community. Germany has given opportunities through internships for her community to thrive in business administration. Tamie Germany puts emphasis on building foundations that can maintain cohesion and longevity.

Chico Jack

President of Football Operations

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Among the Mississippi Raiders most experienced staff members, Jack sits at the pinnacle with thirty-five years of experience within the sports world. Jack has invested twenty-five years in high school sport's equipment management. This relentless consistency evolved into an additional twelve years of arena football experience. Two of those years consisted of working for the NBDL (National Basketball Development league). Jack received his Sports Management degree from Georgia Southern.

Jamye Horton

General Manager

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Jamye Horton, with twenty-four years of experience in the business sector, has established greatness beyond measure. This experience has catapulted his leadership to new heights. Horton has affected local communities throughout his career in a positive light. Being the athletic director at the , "Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi", he guides the youth to prosperity. Throughout his academic career, he received a Masters Degree in Sports Management & Physical Education. Adding to his impeccable resume, Horton has years of experience in sideline reporting for professional networks.

Geraldo Norwood

Vice President of Operations, Marketing, and Recruiting

Lisa Quarles

Exec.Office Administrator

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Lisa Quarles graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in finance. Quarles has over fifteen years of experience within the finance field. Her duties include strategic managing, marketing, and budgeting for multiple companies. Throughout her life, she has also made an impact in communities. Founding the 'Master Steppers Drill Team,' Quarles has given a voice to local communities. She has inspired the youth by giving them a chance to grow spirtiually, mentally, and physically.

Casey Arbuckle

Director of Sales and Marketing

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Casey Arbuckle is a graduate from Mississippi State University with a degree in Kinesiology. She has spent most of her academic career focusing on player health and development. Her love for player development has led to her coaching and training athletes of all shapes and sizes. During her sports science career, Arbuckle realized she could impact the world on a bigger stage. Realizing she could assist in player and team branding, she later became invested in sales and marketing. Casey Arbuckle has spent years in sales and marketing proving her love for player growth is on and off the field.

Lanequia Dexter

Director Of Daily Operations

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Lanequia Dexter is an Alumni of Jones County Junior College where she received an Associates of Arts Degree. She has several years of experience that vary from sales reporting and marketing. Dexter also managed retail companies and worked in the hospitality industry. Her duties included event planning and managing the finances of multiple companies. Throughout her career, Lanequia Dexter has realized her best talents are managing and overseeing departments.

Lohn Lenoir

Director Of TV-Media

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Lohn Lenoir graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor's Degree in Media and Entertainment in 2021. Lohn Lenoir was the Creative Director for his show called Take 5 for Southern Miss TV in 2021. He has assisted in the creation of multiple commercials for multiple companies including Bliss Bridal and The University of Southern Mississippi. Lohn Lenoir has worked on films such as Inspection for Ooorah Productions LLC as well. Lohn Lenoir has worked in media and entertainment industry for seven-plus years and continues to strive within it.

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Briana Knox

Director of Vendors-Food Trucks

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Briana Knox graduated from Jackson State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Prior to her graduation, Knox was granted an associates of arts degree from Mississippi Delta Community College. Since then, Knox has invested her time within the business world. Knox's biggest tasks heavily revolve around sales marketing, organizing events, and creating foundations for businesses to flourish. Briana Knox has excelled in the business field and continues to strive towards her business administration goals.

Trinity Brown

Media Assistant/Journalist

Trinity Brown is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. She began her academic career at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Ms. Brown later transferred to Tougaloo College where she received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Health and Recreation in 2016. Brown went on to pursue her education at Jackson State University in 2017. She interned with the Jackson State Baseball team in 2018. In the fall of 2019, she received another internship with 'ESPN SPORTS TALKING LIVE RADIO SHOW'. She later received her Masters Degree in Sports Management in 2019. In 2020, she returned to Jackson State University to pursue an additional degree in Journalism and Media Studies (Mass Communication). Trinity Brown became a sports contributor for Peach State College Sports under Sam Crenshaw where she wrote stories on the Jackson State University Football team. Brown also received SEO training for writing articles on the NBA and NFL from Championship Sports Media.

Henry Thurmond

Game Day Operator/Head Equipment Manager

Henry Thurmond received a Welding Degree from Gulf Coast Community College. He spent years in the welding field establishing himself as a primary welder. From there, he received SEC training for his commercial driver's license. He has been driving semi-trailer trucks for nearly nine years. Thurmond also has three years of experience in managing equipment for multi-million dollar establishments.

Staff

Coaching Staff

Montra Edwards

Head Coach

Montra Edwards is a graduate of Jackson State University, Middle Tennessee State University, and Hinds Community College. Edwards received his Bachelor's Degree in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies from Jackson State University. He also received his Bachelor's Degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Middle Tennessee State University. Montra Edwards has played for multiple professional arena football teams, including the Billings Outlaws, Tusla Talons, Rochester Brigade, and more. Through his hard work and experience in these leagues, he became a two-time NIFL Champion. Since his championships, he has coached from middle school sports to professional leagues for twenty-plus years. Montra Edwards’s passion for player development has led to the coaching of athletes for the National Football League.

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Brian Ledger

Offensive Coordinator

Brian Ledger, an Alumni of the University of Southern Mississippi graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Security. Ledger has over twenty years of football experience. Eleven of those years belong to coaching Semi-Pro football. Along side of those eleven years of coaching, Ledger has eight years of playing Semi-Pro football. He has won two Semi-Pro championships in his career. Brian Ledger is one of the most decorated coaches on this staff. His leadership, tenacity, and focus are greatly valued assets to this organization.

Shedrick Harris

Defensive Back Coach

Shedrick Harris is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Hinds Community College where he received his Associate Degree in Sports Administration. Harris was apart of the Dynamic Eagles football team where they won back to back championships in 1996 and 1997. Continuing his football career, he attended Northwestern University in Oklahoma, and they went on to win the national championship in 1999. After college, Harris attended the Seattle Seahawks mini training camp. He also has seven years of arena pro football experience. Shedrick Harris was inducted into the Northwestern Sports Hall Of Fame. Since then, Harris has coached high school football for four years and little league football for seven years. Shedrick Harris has had a remarkable career thus far and continues to impact the sports world.

Erret James

Cheerleader Head Coach