The Board of Directors and College of Monarchs are happy to announce the Candidates for Emperor and Empress V of the Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona. See below.

For Empress

Travis Porterfield AKA Zsa Zsa Dubois currently resides with her husband Kris McRoberts of three years in Phoenix, Arizona.  Travis has been working as registered nurse for the last 10 years and has been involved with his community on more of a professional basis through his medical career.  Travis is a small town southern boy from Arkansas called Calico Rock.  He fell in love with Arizona due to the wide diversity that it offers and the warm open arms mentality that people give.  Zsa Zsa was born on January 31, 2009 at the first Closet Ball the Imperial Court held.  Over the last year she grew into a nurturing and supportive individual and found that she had a strong passion for being an activist for her community. Her hobbies includes going to movies, dining, hanging with friends, shopping and enjoying a good Starbucks, she like going out into the community, and socializing with the crowds.  In 2008 Zsa Zsa joined the Imperial Sovereign Empire of Arizona during the last half of Reign III and began her journey to a united community. In June 2009 with the start of a new reign and beginning, she was appointed to the title of Duchess. Over the last year she was elevated to Princess for her strong commitment to the organization and her community.  Since her elevation she has continued to be a part of multiple fund raising and benefits for her community as well as working closely with other organizations that have the same common goals as she has. Zsa Zsa is looking forward to meeting every one of you and is counting on your support as well as becoming a part of her Imperial family. Together we can nurture a stronger community.

For Emperor

Kris McRoberts proudly resides in Phoenix, Arizona, since moving from Seattle, Washington in December 2004 to start a new life. He has grown to love the city of Phoenix, surrounding cities-towns and state of Arizona. For many years since attending high school and college, Kris has been involved and supportive in communities’ fun raising and benefits of all sorts. In 2008 Kris and his partner, Travis Porterfield aka Zsa Zsa DuBois, joining the ISEA (Imperial Court of Arizona) would allow them to get more involved and carry their passion for helping and being supportive for ALL Community throughout state of Arizona. Kris enjoys making new friends, reaching out, being supportive to all, and most importantly having FUN. Early part of Reign IV, Kris was given title as Count however he has been evaluated to Duke. Kris has worked and still continues to work with gay, lesbians, bisexual, transgender, and heterosexual in the communities of Arizona. January of 2010, Kris was appointed by the Board of Directors for the New Memberships Committee Chairperson. He along with members are working very hard to form the committee, listening to all members and the community, finding solutions, changes, and continue having fun with all.  Reign IV is close to ending and getting ready for exciting new year, Kris has decided to run for Emperor V for numerous of reasons, First thing he would like to see is to continue supporting the community of all Arizona. Secondly, lead with the communities’ support and guide us in the right direction. Third, Kris would like to challenge himself to build more support, proactive of the Community, Members, and Board. Forth, Kris is ready to represent the State of Arizona and SUPPORTS all communities. Fifth, continue to get more informed on what is going round and share that with all members of the community. Sixth, travel to other cities across this nation to represent Arizona. Seven, Have Fun and enjoy this journey to many more years and everlasting missions to come.

Ray Shapiro has been ivolved with the I C S, on and off, since 1980. A native of minnesota He joined the I C S in Dalls, Tx and was with them for 7yrs. In volved with Drag communities for many yrs and was PR III of the imperial Court  of The Lone Star Empire of Dallas. I rejoined the IMperial Court of Az in 2007 and has been involved with many benefits and fundraisers in the valley as Grand Duke IV. Now being A candidate for Emperor V  I am very Proud and Honored to give back to the community the support, love, and  friendship that has been given so freely to me.