The King: Ted Labuzan Ted is a Galveston BOI and enjoys Island living with wife, Dee, and children Erika and Kyle. Degrees in Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management from University of Houston serve him well as Owner of Contractors Technology, LTD, a Houston company employing more than 600 people. Ted, a member for for three years, loves the Gambrinus "Family" and uses his membership as a major fun and relaxation tool to set aside the complexities of business life. Ted will lead the "King Gambrinus Lights Up the Night for 300,000 of His Closest Friends" Parade on Saturday, January 29.

The Queen: Jill Thiem Jill is very excited to be a first year member of the Royal Court and to find the baby in her King's Cake her first time. She strives to be the best Queen ever of the Krewe of Gambrinus. Jill, CFO for Partners in Building, LP, lives in Bellaire with husband Matt. A member for three years, Jill serves on the Coronation Ball and the Membership Committees. She loves the Mardi Gras Season for the great times one has with family and friends. She invites you to all the festivities of 2005 and guarantees you and yours good fun, lasting memories, and of course, Beads! Beads! Beads!