2025-2026 executive Board

Kayla Kober has been happily married to her husband, Keith, for 19 years. Together, they have two wonderful sons: Tristen, 18, who is currently studying Electrical Engineering and plays in the band at McNeese State University, and Ethan, 12, who enjoys playing baseball. The family also has a beloved dog named Henry.

Kayla is an Account Representative at Christina Burleigh State Farm, where she is dedicated to providing excellent service to her clients. She is an active member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church and finds great joy in singing with the church choir. Above all, she loves supporting her sons in their passions and watching them thrive in what they love to do.

Anita Ellis has been happily married to her husband, Craig, for 41 years. Together, they have three children—James, Kaycie, and Justin—and are proud grandparents to Kaylan, Atleigh, and Zoey. Anita and Craig lovingly adopted their two youngest grandchildren, Atleigh and Zoey, on April 16, 2021. Their home is also filled with the joy of their two miniature Dachshunds, Chewie and Max.

Anita serves as the Administrative Assistant and Risk Manager for the Cameron Parish Police Jury, where she is known for her dedication and professionalism. In her spare time, she cherishes Sunday family gatherings, creating meaningful memories with her loved ones.

A devoted supporter of the WHS Ram Band, Anita takes great pride in contributing to their success and encourages everyone to join in and support the band's accomplishments.

Davelyn Patrick is a proud alumna of Westlake High School, the Westlake Ram Band, and the Black Watch Drumline — basically, she bleeds orange and black (with a healthy splash of percussion).

She’s married to a very supportive Sam Houston alumnus (don’t hold it against her — love makes us do wild things), and together they’re raising three amazing kids. When she’s not cheering from the stands or reminiscing about her days on the drumline, you’ll find Davelyn serving faithfully in her local church or making a difference in the community through her work at a local nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.

She brings passion, heart, and a deep love for the Ram Band to everything she does — once a Ram, always a Ram!

Melissa Sanner is a dedicated mom to two incredible teenagers—affectionately known to them as Mom, Bruh, and Dude. Their close-knit trio forms a tightly woven bond built on love, laughter, and unwavering support. Her world revolves around them, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Professionally, Melissa serves as a staff accountant at a local CPA firm, where her love for numbers and precision shines. Balancing books and solving financial puzzles brings her genuine joy.

At the core of Melissa’s life is her faith. She draws daily strength and grace from God, trusting fully in His unwavering presence and provision. For her, He never fails.

Meg Sanders has been happily married to her husband, John, for 13 years. Together, they share a loving family that includes their four children: Jessica, Haley and her husband Landon, Lindsey, and Tanner. Known affectionately as “Lolli and Pops,” Meg and John are proud grandparents to three beautiful grandchildren—Emmett, Haydon, and Mia.

Meg is the owner of Simply Bee Boutique, a boutique and embroidery business where she brings her passion for creativity to life through custom designs and handcrafted items. She loves creating, crafting, and adding a personal touch to everything she does.

In the little spare time she has, Meg enjoys getting muddy, driving her truck, and embracing life as a true country girl. Her entrepreneurial spirit, strong family values, and down-to-earth personality make her a beloved presence in both her community and her business.

Mr. Bridges is a composer, educator and conductor from Sulphur Louisiana. He currently serves as the Assistant Director of Bands at Westlake High School in Westlake, LA, where he is responsible for conducting the second concert and jazz bands, as well as co-teaching the marching band and other ensembles. Prior to his appointment at Westlake, he served as the Director of Orchestras for Longview ISD in Longview, Texas, where he was responsible for teaching string orchestra programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Mr. Bridges holds a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he studied conducting with Dr. David Campo. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from McNeese State University, studying conducting under Dr. Jay Jacobs, Dr. Jeffrey Lemke, and Dr. Julian “Jay” Sconyers.

Jacob is an active composer and arranger who has written for a variety of ensembles, including works for wind band, orchestra, jazz band, and chamber ensembles. Mr. Bridges is also a professional trumpet player who regularly performs throughout southwest Louisiana in ensembles such as the Last Minute Big Band and Calcasieu British Brass Band.

Mr. Bridges’ numerous professional affiliations, both past and present, include the Louisiana Music Educators Association, Louisiana Bandmasters Association, National Association for Music Education, Texas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity.

Outside of music, Jacob enjoys playing pickleball, movies, and playing with his Boston terrier, Melody.