Wedding Party
Tapera Johnson
Maid of Honor
Greetings Everyone!!! My name is Tapera Johnson and I am T’ana’s little sister. 🤗 I work for the State Corporation Commissioner’s Office in Richmond, Virginia, and I graduated from Hampton University in 2011 (Onyx VIII). My greatest accomplishment is my son, Thomas IV. He is the most amazing thing to have traveled life with thus far. My hobby is being a volunteer track coach for a local track team. I’m elated to be a witness of this union between Chris and T’ana. See y’all at the reception!
Dr. Justin Bobo
Best Man
Relation to T'ana/Chris: Best friend to Chris Occupation: Helping solve fundamental challenges facing high-tech, tech-enabled, and advanced industries clients Accomplishments: Ph.D. in Engineering Alma Mater: Carnegie Mellon University, Mississippi State University Current city and state: Boston, MA Hometown: West Point, MS #PointCity Hobbies: Exploring museum exhibits, attending an orchestra/symphony event, sports (playing and attending)
Leslie Crosby Patty
Bridesmaid
My name is Leslie. I am the sister of the Chris. I am from Starkville, MS. I am a safety officer for a construction company and an entrepreneur. I enjoy listening to music and traveling. I am honored to be apart of Chris and T’ana’s special day.
Rodwell Cole
Groomsman
Relationship to T’ana/Chris: Chris’ big brother Occupation and any accomplishments: Assistant Director of Student Success at University of Maryland Global Campus Alma Mater: Lincoln University (PA) City and state where you currently reside: Brandywine, MD Hometown: Harlem, NY Hobby/something you like or like to do? Travel, Listen to audiobooks and podcasts, Golf
Ayanna Johnson
Bridesmaid
Hello, my name is Ayanna Johnson. I am related to T'ana on her fathers side as the youngest girl cousin. You can catch me teaching as the sixth grade World History teacher in the DFW area. I graduated from the illustrious Hampton University with a degree in Psychology. I most recently received my Master's degree in Education in 2022. I grew up all across the USA from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia and Texas. Where I currently reside in Arlington, Texas. A few hobbies of mine are puzzles, makeup, taking walks, and completing large lego sets! Ask me about my most recent. I am ecstatic to be a part of the wedding party and cannot wait to celebrate the newlyweds! Congratulations T'ana and Chris!
Thair Johnson
Groomsman
T'ana’s brother/Chris brother in law Marketing/Public Relations Specialist - Independent Contractor Hometown & Currently reside in Richmond, Virginia Hobbies - Reading, Traveling, Shopping
Ayo Morton
Bridesmaid
As T'ana's favorite big cousin... I, Ayo, preacher/poet/professor, graduate of Hampton University, Virginia Union University, and Union a Presbyterian Seminary... Resident of Memphis, Tennessee... But my heart belongs to Richmond, Virginia... and a lover of writing and cooking... I am proud to welcome Chris to our family and wish them a beautiful forever!
Tameas Hooker
Groomsman
Relationship to T’ana/Chris: Met Chris in Summer Bridge at MSU Occupation and any accomplishments: Process Improvement and Reliability Engineer Alma Mater: Mississippi State City and state where you currently reside: Raleigh, NC Hometown: Brookhaven, MS Hobby/something you like or like to do: Travel, Cook, Mixology & Trying new restaurants
Imani Randolph
Bridesmaid
Imani Randolph (Bridesmaid) is a [favorite] cousin of the bride. [As the most enlightened among her family] Imani completed her undergraduate studies at North Carolina A&T State University. Though she's lived up and down the east coast, she calls Richmond, VA home. Currently, she resides in Irvine, CA where she is pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology working with justice impacted youth and communities. In her spare time, Imani enjoys reading, yoga, and a bottomless brunch (or a personal bag of haribo gummy bears).
Trey Sawyers
Groomsman
Relationship to T’ana/Chris: Chris' Friend, Classmate Occupation and any accomplishments: Engineer, Safety and Ergonomics Consultant Alma Mater: BS Mississippi State University, MS Auburn University City and state where you currently reside: Decatur, GA Hometown: Biloxi, MS Hobby: Playing basketball, cooking, drawing portraits