Meet Your PAL Staff
Our Dedicated Staff
We are here to provide you and your family with the best experience possible! We are proud to provide a group of highly accomplished mentors, administrators, and coaches. Read the bios below to learn more about our PAL Team!
Sean Tice
Executive Director
Phone: 904.484.7706
[email protected]
BIO:
Sean Tice moved to St Johns County in 1991 and began his Law Enforcement Career in 1993. Sean has a degree from Liberty University and during his time with the Sheriff’s Office, he has served our community in numerous ways. The largest portion of Sean’s service was in criminal investigations; however, he spent time as a Youth Resource Deputy in elementary, middle and high schools. During his time as the St Augustine High School YRD, Sean stepped in and coached their Girl's Weightlifting team for several years. Sean also served our community as a member of PAL in 1998 under one-time Executive Director, Mike Dillyon. Sean retired from the Sheriff's Office in 2022 as a SGT, only to return ten months later as a YRD. Sean was assigned to Pacetti Bay Middle School prior to his selection as the Executive Director of PAL.
Bryan Richmond
Corporal
Phone: 904-209-3982
[email protected]
BIO:
Corporal Bryan Richmond started his Law Enforcement career in 2011 and has held the following positions within the Sheriff’s Office: Patrol Deputy, District Detective, Corporal on Patrol, Corporal in Youth Services Unit and currently assigned to St Johns Police Athletic League. Having spent four years working in the schools within St Johns County he has dedicated his time to working with our youth and continues that role for PAL. When not at work, Cpl. Richmond spends his time with his wife and their two children. They are both from Arkansas and go back home often to see family.
Kermit Kidder Flag Football Coordinator
Phone: 904-209-2157 [email protected]
BIO:
Kermit started his career at the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office 16 years ago. He has worked in PAL for the last 8 years and has a passion for coaching. He serves in all aspects of our sports programs and takes pride in those straight lines on our football fields.When Kermit is not on the field, he enjoys spending his time with his wife Carol, their children and grandchildren... and watching the Dallas Cowboys!
Joanne Hoover
Cheer Coordinator
Phone: 904-295-3403
[email protected]
BIO:
Proud St. Augustine Native, happily married, mother of 3. Joanne and her husband owned a small family operated business for 18 years before she joined PAL. Her passion for youth sports began when her own children started playing Pop Warner football in the early 2000’s. You can still find her coaching our sideline cheerleaders on Saturdays. As well as coaching our Regional and National Championship cheer teams October-December.
Ne'Darrius Parker
Boxing Coordinator
Phone: 904-295-3591
[email protected]
BIO:
Ne'Darrius is a Palatka native, who has worked for the Sheriff's Office for four years. Before serving as a PAL Specialist, He worked in the Correctional Facility as a Corrections Deputy. Now he can be found working in all aspects of PAL; from coaching on the field, to giving out needed equipment, or cooking in the food truck. When Ne'Darrius is not working, he loves to travel and spend time with his family.
Cory Domel
T-Ball Coordinator
Phone: 904-209-1464
[email protected]
BIO:
As a former Division 1 athlete, athletics have always been part of Cory's life. Cory graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration. After graduation, Cory began a career in college coaching/administration at College of Lake County(IL) a junior college he played for. Cory also coached collegiately at the University of Maine. In 2008, Cory began coaching professional baseball, where he had a thirteen year career highlighted by eight playoff appearances, two league championships, and fourteen players reaching the big leagues before retiring from coaching in 2021. In his role with PAL, Cory will contribute to all aspects of PAL programs as well as being the athletic administrator for PAL's Baseball/T-Ball programs. Cory hopes to use his experience and passion to teach young athletes meaningful life lessons and core values through competition. In his free time, Cory likes to spend his time outdoors golfing, fishing, kayaking or following his favorite sport, college football. Cory was elected to the College of Lake County Hall of Fame in 2019
Ashley Woodward
Cheer and Volleyball Coordinator
Phone: 904-295-3495
[email protected]
BIO:
Long time St Johns County resident, Ashley has coached for PAL for 3 years and youth cheer and tumbling for 24 years. Ashley has celebrated multiple successful seasons and national championship titles. Coaching is her biggest passion and loves bonding with her athletes. When she’s not coaching she loves the beach and being with her family and friends.
Rafael Fuentes
Basketball Coordinator
Phone: 904-209-1863
[email protected]
BIO:
Deputy Rafael Fuentes started with the Sheriff’s Office in August 1999 and has two Bachelor Degrees from Columbia College. Deputy Fuentes has served as a PAL Deputy, Patrol Deputy, Bailiff, COPS Deputy, AICE Deputy, and as a Youth Resource Deputy. Deputy Fuentes retired from the US NAVY after serving 23 years as Master-at-Arms 1st Class Petty Officer. Deputy Fuentes has dedicated his life to the St. Johns County community by volunteering for the Special Olympics/Law Enforcement Torch Run, MS150 and Relay for Life. Deputy Fuentes enjoys spending time with his family and motivating our PAL kids.
Kim Ferrell
Football Coordinator
Phone: 904-209-1839
[email protected]
BIO:
Kim is a happily married St. Augustine native, proud mother of 3, grandmother of 7. Kim worked as a Billing Dispute Specialist for AT&T for 25 years prior to joining PAL. Her passion for youth sports began 25 years ago when her kids began playing football and baseball. She has been involved with Pop Warner football and cheer ever since as a volunteer in several roles such as a football team mom, cheer coach, board member, and league cheer coordinator. In her time off, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and cooking.
Wes Grizzard
Soccer Coordinator
Phone: 904-209-2225
[email protected]
BIO:
Sr. PAL Specialist Wesley R. Grizzard (Wes) began his career with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in 2003. Through the years, Wes has served as a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer, Shift Evidence Technician, Police Athletic League Deputy, Explorer Advisor, Firearms Instructor, Driving Instructor, P.I.T. Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Member, Youth Resource Deputy and Juvenile Civil Citation Coordinator. Wes graduated from Allen D. Nease High School in 1990 then served in the United States Navy before beginning his journey in law enforcement. Wes earned a Bachelors degree from Flagler College and went on to receive his Masters from Barry University. Wes is married to Susan and they have a son named Spencer. Wes enjoys family time, football, bowling and playing Madden Football.