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Tim Saunders was born in Pendia, Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, in 1958.  Tim has lived in various parts of the world, as his father was with the CIA.  In 1978, Florida became home.  He graduated from the University of Florida in 1980 with a B.A. in Philosophy.  Tim's interest in music led to his first entrepreneurial adventure, The Saunders' Banjo Manufacturing Company.  In 1991, Tim became President of Lasereliance Technologies, a laser processing company which specializes in laser machining for military and communication customers.  Tim first decided to get involved as a Civil War reenactor, along with his son, as a home schooling tool.  Tim finds "living history", through reenacting, a great way to grasp the spirit and issues of the times as well as learn the fundamentals of leadership and gain a better understanding of its history.  When not reenacting, Tim most likely can be found serving and promoting the value of arts education, by volunteering his talents building theatrical sets for Circle Theatre Company.  Tim lives in Seminole County with his wife, Becky, and his son, Matt.

Wayne A. Alonzo is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana (born near the plantation of General P.G.T Beauregard) where he was raised as the youngest of four sibling.  Son of a fisherman and a salesperson, Wayne took an interest in the War Between The States, Christian ministry, music, as well as sign language early on.  He relocated to St. Augustine, Florida in 1993 where he has been employed as a sign language interpreter, radio host, and part-time missionary.  Wayne graduated from University of North Florida in 2005 with a B.A. degree in History and a minor in psychology.  As a great-great grandson of a Confederate veteran, he has written numerous papers on subjects relating to the War which have been re-printed in numerous periodicals as well as the 2nd Florida Volunteer Infantry web site.  Today, Wayne lives in Palm Coast, Florida with his family: wife Erica, and daughters Taylor and Ashtyn.  After toying with the idea of reenacting for many years, Wayne joined the 2nd Florida Volunteer Infantry shortly after its formation in 2007.  Since then he has been elected by the men to serve as 2nd Sergeant.

Lee Monroe was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1958.  At the age of 5 he moved to Tallahassee, Florida, and in 1982 he moved to Orlando, where he currently resides.  Lee attended Lake Sumter Community College in Leesburg, Florida and later went on to attend Florida State University.  He was a professional trumpet player through 1987.  He has been a full-time professional music copyist since 1982.  In 1995 he co-founded Express Music Services, a music production company, and in 1997 became the sole owner of EMS.  His company produces music for Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and several other high-profile clients worldwide.  He lists his marriage to Rosanne and their two fine children, Andrew and Sarah, as his greatest personal achievements.  Lee joined 2nd Florida shortly after its inception and has found a home among the fine musicians there, which has rekindled his desire to perform, as well as the pure joy of sharing music with close friends.

Bill Speir was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1962.  A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Bill has lived in Alabama, Michigan, Texas, Connecticut, and Florida.  He has spent most of his professional life as a Management Consultant, having worked with clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe.  He has lectured on ethics and business practices on college campuses, and has lectured on Scottish and American History to civic and historic organizations.  Bill has helped incorporate a number of non-profit corporations, and has served as an officer and director of several groups including the South Central Association for Southern Reenacting and Living History Inc., the 2nd Florida Light Artillery, and The John Pelham Historical Association.  Bill has been a long-time supporter of Civil War battlefield preservation efforts.  Bill has authored a number of muzzle-loading artillery training manuals that are used by the United States Field Artillery Association at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.  Bill resides in East Orlando, Florida with his wife, Lee Anne, their two children: Sonya and Brad, and their cat, Major (a gray Maine Coon named for Major John Pelham, J. E. B. Stuart’s chief of artillery).

Clay Kearney was born in Dayton, Ohio.  Clay considers himself a Floridian, having lived in Florida all but five years of his life.  Clay graduated from The University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Chemistry, worked at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine, LA for 5 years as a senior research chemist, then with Lockheed Martin in Orlando for 5 years as an advanced programs engineer.  In 1982, Clay formed his own publishing company in Orlando, which is still in existence today.  Currently, he publishes a community newspaper entitled The Southwest Orlando Bulletin and a tourist publication entitled INSIDE ORLANDO.  Clay has always had a passion for American history with a strong emphasis on the War Between the States.  In 2004, Clay joined the 7th Florida, Co. F and within three years formed his own company, the 2nd Florida Volunteers.  It is Clay's desire to teach the younger men in the unit the principles of leadership and when ready, allow them to command the unit.  Clay has a loving wife, Brenda; three daughters, Jaime, Lauren and Heather; and two grandchildren, Colby and Brenna.  Clay currently resides in Southwest Orlando.

2nd Florida Volunteers Living History, Inc.

The 2nd Florida Volunteers Living History, Inc. has a Board of Directors consisting of five individuals who are elected by the membership to serve three-year terms.  In addition, the Corporate has four officers who are appointed by the Board of Directors to serve three-year terms.

Board of Directors and Officers:

Tim Saunders

Vice President and Director (Term Expires 2010):

Clay Kearney

President and Director (Term Expires 2011):

Wayne A. Alonzo

Director (Term Expires 2010):

Lee Monroe

Treasurer and Director (Term Expires 2009):

William B. Speir, Jr.

Secretary and Director (Term Expires 2011):

WayneA. Alonzo
Lee Monroe
William B. Speir, Jr.
Tim Saunders
Clay Kearney