Jennifer Bartnik, President

Jennifer is a parent of a a former student (Class of 2021). She enjoys helping parents through the high school to Alabama transition and meeting with prospective student families to answer questions and talk about all things Bama! Jennifer runs the Roll Tide Raleigh Twitter account, organizes care package parties and other social events for the chapter, as well as writes the Bama Momma column in the private Facebook group (Roll Tide Raleigh - Alabama Alumni & Friends).

A life-long avid sports fan, there is no doubt that she loves The Tide! If she isn't at the game itself, she is easy to find at our watch parties, just look for all the game day buttons or the houndstooth lei!

Jennifer resides in Durham with her husband, Bryan. Her son Ben was an Honors College student and received a degree in Aerospace Engineering (2021) with a Mathematics minor. Additionally, he participated in the STEM to MBA program, was active in AIAA and Alabama Rocketry. He served as an Avanti from 2017 - 2018 and was a Mentor in the Honors College Living & Learning Community. She encourages parents and prospective parents to reach out to her on Twitter, through our local UA recruiter or via the Roll Tide Raleigh email.

Stacy Griffin, Immediate Past-President

Stacy is a 1989 graduate of the University of Alabama where she earned a BA in Communications. She attended the Capstone Summer Honors Program between her junior and senior years of high school and loved it. Once at Bama she was an Avanti and was a little sister for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. She is originally from Florence, Alabama.

An avid football fan, Stacy enjoys being at the watch parties with serious Tide fans. She wants to see the chapter grow not only in their love for football but for the University itself.

Stacy works for the Town of Garner and in her off time sews dog bandanas and sells them in her Etsy shop. She has an avid Bama fan son, a daughter-in-law who tolerates their Bama craziness and two grandbabies that are already being brought up on Bama!

Michael Longobardo, Treasurer and Past-President (2013-2017)

Michael is a parent of a former student (2017). He served as President from September 2013 through April 2016. He was instrumental is the Chapter’s relaunch in October 2013. Under his leadership the chapter has grown from a core group of 8-10 people to over 100 members. The chapter was awarded the “Most Improved Chapter” by the National Alumni Association (NAA) for 2013-2014. Michael is an “Honorary UA Alumni” conferred by the NAA Executive Committee and the Executive Director.

Michael resides in Holly Springs with his wife Barbara and their Australian Labradoodle, Hudson. He has two grown children, Ryan and Lauren and three grandchildren (Eleanor, Harrison and Charlotte). His son Ryan is a graduate of Elon University and is a Director at Fidelity Charitble in RTP. His daughter Lauren graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Nursing from The University of Alabama. She is currently a stay at home mom in Austin, TX. She was formerly a PCICU Nurse at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.

Caitlin Hunnicutt, Webmaster and Newsletter Editor

Caitlin is a proud Tuscaloosa native and a 2x Alabama alum who moved to the Triangle in 2019. She graduated in 2013 with a BS in Marketing and 2014 with an MS in Marketing. While at Alabama, she interned with the athletic marketing department for three years, worked at the Aquatic Center, and helped with football recruitment during the 2010 season. She grew up going to Alabama athletic events with her parents before she was even able to walk (dad Jay pictured). Caitlin joined Roll Tide Raleigh to be more involved with growing the RTR chapter and help keep the website up-to-date and members informed with the monthly newsletters.

Caitlin now lives in Raleigh with her two cats (Amari) Cooper and Simba (Saban). She is the Director of Marketing and Client Experience at Meridian Financial. Before her current role, she spent 7 1/2 years working in college athletics marketing with time spent at Ohio State, Penn State, and NC State.

Adrienne Hayes, Young Alumni Coordinator

Adrienne is a 2018 graduate of The University of Alabama in Human Development and Family Studies. She is originally from Gainesville, FL but Tuscaloosa called her home to the right SEC school. She chose Alabama because of football, the traditions, and the beautiful campus. While in school she was an Alpha Gamma Delta sorority member and a Young Life leader. Her favorite memories were attending the 2018 National Championship game in Atlanta and walking to class with friends, lunches on the back porch of her sorority house, and the excitement of gameday in Tuscaloosa!

Adrienne now calls Raleigh home and is excited to volunteer with Roll Tide Raleigh to build up the Alabama young alumni community in the Triangle!