The Naples Browns Backers were formed in 1999 by a small group of Browns fans in Collier County. In 2011 The Naples Browns Backers became Chapter 576 by officially listing with the Cleveland Browns and there has been no looking back.
During the football season, we meet at Pelican Larry's for Browns games. Proceeds from our raffles, 50/50 drawings, shirt sales and our annual golf outing are donated to causes that support our community. These included Avow Foundation, and more to come.
2021 Naples Browns Backers Board
Robert Hamilton President
John Gardner Vice President
John Gardner Vice President
Browns fan since I was 6 years old. Born in Canton Ohio, but I have lived in Naples for the past 35 years. Never lost my passion for the browns. Married to the best woman on the planet Trish Hamilton for more than 20 years, and I don't hold it against her that she is a Jags fan.
John Gardner Vice President
John Gardner Vice President
John Gardner Vice President
Jonas Rockhold Treasurer
John Gardner Vice President
Jimmy Nagaj Tailgate Coordinator
Dr. Jonas Rockhold was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland. When he was young, he worked for The Cleveland Plain Dealer and began his lifetime commitment to all Cleveland and Ohio sports. He attended Miami University and earned a B.S. in Accountancy and Finance. When he was in his twenties, he moved to Naples to pursue a career in b
Dr. Jonas Rockhold was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland. When he was young, he worked for The Cleveland Plain Dealer and began his lifetime commitment to all Cleveland and Ohio sports. He attended Miami University and earned a B.S. in Accountancy and Finance. When he was in his twenties, he moved to Naples to pursue a career in banking. He served as a Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President before changing paths and becoming a high school math teacher. After he became a teacher, he completed his M.Ed., Ed.S. and Ed.D. at Florida Gulf Coast University. Currently he lives in Naples with his beautiful wife Christine and amazing daughter Isabelle.
Jimmy Nagaj Tailgate Coordinator
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
Jimmy Nagaj Tailgate Coordinator
I was born at Fairview Hospital in 1971, and was raised in the westside of Lakewood. Growing up so close to the Great Municipal Stadium, I used to enjoy alot of Browns and Indians games, courtesy of the RTA! I began my employment career in the restaurant industry, then went on to becoming a certified Meat Cutter. I love to cook and entert
I was born at Fairview Hospital in 1971, and was raised in the westside of Lakewood. Growing up so close to the Great Municipal Stadium, I used to enjoy alot of Browns and Indians games, courtesy of the RTA! I began my employment career in the restaurant industry, then went on to becoming a certified Meat Cutter. I love to cook and entertain family and friends. As to why I enjoy being "The Tailgate Coordinator" for my beloved Naples Browns Backers"!!! I've lived in Naples for over 20 something years, and was BLESSED to meet this fabulous group of men and women to spend my BROWNS time with!!! HERE WE GO BROWNIES HERE WE GO!!! WOOF WOOF
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
Tommy is one of the founding members of the Naples Browns Backers and was the 1st ever VP of the club until stepping aside in 2021.
John Meehan Past President
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
Tommy Chirico Past Vice President
John is originally from Ridgway, PA. He is a lifelong Browns fan, and the founder and 1st President of the Naples Browns Backers. John has lived in Naples since 1992, and has been a local Residential Realtor since 1995.