The Golden Regiment Staff

Chad Robbins, Director of Bands

Chad Robbins is a music educator from Pensacola, Florida, with over 27 years of experience specializing in tuba and percussion. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of West Florida and has performed in multiple collegiate ensembles throughout his career.

Mr. Robbins currently serves as Director of Bands at Oakleaf High School in Orange Park, Florida, where he leads one of the state’s most successful and comprehensive music programs. Under his direction, the Oakleaf Golden Regiment has earned consistent Superior Ratings, made finals at Bands of America Regionals, and achieved State Runner-Up honors at the Florida Marching Band Championships in both 2022 (Class 4A) and 2024 (Class 5A). The program includes three concert ensembles, two jazz ensembles, a competitive winterguard, indoor percussion, and an emerging indoor winds ensemble.

Beyond performance success, Mr. Robbins has established Oakleaf as a model for student leadership and fine arts advocacy. He leads district-wide professional development for music educators, including sessions on Recruitment and Retention and Advocating for the Arts, and regularly serves as a clinician, consultant, and adjudicator across Florida and Alabama. His initiatives emphasize community engagement, student growth, and cross-curricular collaboration throughout the Oakleaf community.

In recognition of his impact, Mr. Robbins was named the 2024–2025 Clay County Fine Arts Teacher of the Year.

Kayla Lemak, Assistant Band Director

Kayla Lemak is from Fort Walton Beach, Florida and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Troy University. She has played clarinet and saxophone in various instrumental ensembles including the prestigious Troy University Symphony Band, “Sound of the South” Marching Band, “Sound of the South” Basketball Pep Band, Clarinet Ensemble, and other small ensembles. She has experience competing in the WGI Percussion Circuit and has previously been involved in the logistics of the Bands of America SouthEastern Regional Competition. During her time at Troy, she served as the Logistics and Operations Graduate Teaching Assistant with the Troy University Bands where she co-conducted the University Concert Band and was a staff member with the “Sound of the South” Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band.

Ms. Lemak has been invited as a guest conductor for the Troy University Symphony Band and Troy University Clarinet Day. She has also presented clinics at the SouthEastern United States Middle School Honor Band and high schools across the SouthEast.

Ms. Lemak is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the National Association for Music Education.

Color Guard Staff

  • Lisa Smith - Caption Head

  • Kinley Smith

  • Gena Cain-Green

  • Rachel Barengo

  • Alexis Lawson

  • Rachel Barengo

  • Mya Williams

Percussion Staff

  • Brandon Brown - Caption Head

  • Kasey Strand

  • Alexis Cordeiro

  • Christian Haile

  • Steve Barengo

Visual Staff

  • William Mullen-Martinez - Caption Head

  • Gabe Gomez

  • Joey Collins

  • Nazareth Torres

Music Staff

  • Lex Monteiro

  • Christian Torres

  • Rachel Katrinic