The Emcees

Allison “AllieMcDeal” Hollander

Allie Hollander has lived within the greater Jacksonville area since 2010 after relocating from Las Vegas Nevada with her husband and two daughters. She is the founder and owner of Hollander Poker Consultants, LLC and widely known throughout in the poker community as “AllieMcDeal”. She is recognizable throughout the country as a driving force, displaying a great deal of leadership to strengthen and grow our community through business.

Allie’s girls attend Bolles and Auburn, both as freshman. They both attended Jacksonville Country Day School prior to Bolles.  She has cultivated many friends and business associates through those communities and is always looking for ways to raise community awareness in areas that will benefit the city of Jacksonville.  She has become well connected in the business community and is able to raise community awareness from all areas in Jacksonville.  Her ability to converse and relate to all those she meets only solidifies her relationships where she lives and work.

She and her family participate in the Empty Bowls and feeding Northeast Florida programs and has been a Celebrity Chef at the Miracle on Ashley Street event several times. Proud member of Leadership Jacksonville class of 2020. Allie also participated in 2020 Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Dancing with the Stars. As 2020 Chair, she remains an active member of The Williams YMCA Board of Directors; former Chair of the 2019 Annual Fund and Tennis Capitol, Allie is experienced in building strong, diverse relationships and developing comradery throughout the community.  Her knowledge, skill and abilities in leading fund-raising campaigns that focus on youth development and social responsibility. She has the driving force for many local charity groups to successfully host fundraiser poker tournaments for altruistic causes.  Those that attend come away with an exciting new experience along with a sense of giving back. 

Roger Exum

Roger is a native to Jacksonville and has been married for over 24 years with 2 daughters. He is currently the director of Surf Club Fitness Operations for Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and he has an impressive athletic background including being a Graduate, All-American and Hall of Fame inductee in Tennis from the University of North Florida in '97. His passions include traveling with his family and making memories and participating in his favorite hobbies: golf and tennis.