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Board of Directors

The 2024 Board of Directors of LABI provides input and oversight for advancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the Association by adopting sound, ethical governance and financial management to forward the mission of LABI.

Executive Committee

  • David AubreyPresidentAT&T Louisiana
  • Scott Ballard, Vice ChairFounderBallard Brands
  • Terry BaughChief Financial OfficerD & J Construction Company, Inc.
  • Blake ChatelainPresident & CEORed River Bank
  • Tom Cox, ChairExecutive ChairmanGolfballs.com, Inc.
  • Eric Danos, TreasurerOwner & ExecutiveDanos, LLC
  • Jason DeCuir, Immediate Past ChairPartnerAdvantous Consulting LLC
  • John DoggettChief Administrative OfficerCrest Operations, LLC
  • Art FavrePresidentPerformance Contractors
  • Lauren GibbsCEOGibbs Construction, LLC
  • Lane GrigsbyChairman EmeritusCajun Industries, LLC
  • Camille Ivy-O’Donnell BentinState Government Affairs Representative, U.S. East RegionChevron U.S.A, Inc.
  • Raymond LasseignePresidentTMR Exploration, Inc.
  • Jude MelvillePresident and CEOb1BANK
  • Jody MontelaroVice President, LA Governmental Affairs & Regulatory AffairsEntergy Corporation
  • Tom O’NealPresidentO’Nealgas, Inc.
  • Scott Poole, SecretaryPresident & Chief Operating OfficerMARTCO LLC
  • Chuck SpicerPresidentOur Lady of the Lake Health and Our Lady of Angels Health
  • Shawn UsherFounderSparkhound, Inc.
  • Kristin WallPresident & CEOLouisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation

Board Members

  • Mark Kent AndersonExecutive VP – Sales and MarketingMid South Extrusion, Inc.
  • Robert AngelicoPresident & Managing PartnerLiskow
  • David AubreyPresidentAT&T Louisiana
  • Kyle BaconPartnerJones Walker
  • Scott Ballard, Vice ChairFounderBallard Brands
  • Bobby BarousseChief Financial OfficerElmer Candy Corporation
  • Bob BartonManaging PartnerTaylor Porter
  • Terry BaughChief Financial OfficerD & J Construction Company, Inc.
  • Blake W. BourgeoisCorporate CounselLaitram
  • Roger BoyettePresidentRecon Engineering, Inc.
  • Ayres BradfordBusiness Development DirectorLincoln Builders, Inc.
  • Jessica BreauxSenior Management, Economic DevelopmentAmazon
  • Bryan CamerlinckPresident & CEOLouisiana Blue
  • J. H. Campbell, Jr.ManagerClient Consulting Services, LLC
  • Stephanie CargileGovernment Affairs AdvisorExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery
  • David CavellState Government Affairs Director of Southeast USDow, Inc.
  • Blake ChatelainPresident & CEORed River Bank
  • Melanie Clouatre, ELC ChairTreasurer/Manager of CreditPlacid Refining Company, LLC
  • Emile CordaroGovernment AffairsAmerican Electric Power
  • Tom Cox, ChairExecutive ChairmanGolfballs.com, Inc.
  • Nicole DaigleState Government AffairsBASF Corporation
  • Eric Danos, TreasurerOwner & ExecutiveDanos, LLC
  • Jason DeCuir, Immediate Past ChairPartnerAdvantous Consulting LLC
  • John DoggettChief Administrative OfficerCrest Operations, LLC
  • John DonahuePresident & CEODonahueFavret Contractors, Inc.
  • Doran DrummondPartnerTaylor Porter
  • Kaci EasleyManager, State Public AffairsJohn Deere Thibodaux, Inc.
  • Michael EasonSenior Vice PresidentMerrill Lynch
  • Caleb EtheridgeOwner-CEOEtheridge Pipeline & Conduit
  • Peyton FarrProducerForth Insurance
  • Art FavrePresidentPerformance Contractors
  • William FenstermakerChairman & CEOFenstermaker
  • Laura FerrellGovernment and Public AffairsCheniere Energy, Inc.
  • Rick FlickPresidentBanner Automotive Group
  • Wayne J. FontanaAttorneyRoedel, Parsons, Blache, Fontana, Balhoff & McCollister
  • Lauren GibbsCEOGibbs Construction, LLC
  • Ryan GirouardSenior Vice President, Middle Market BankingHancock Whitney Bank
  • Vanessa GrahamOwnerV. Graham, LLC
  • Pamela GrangerPresident/OwnerMcBade Management Company, Inc.
  • Katie GravesBaton Rouge Market PresidentCapital One Bank Louisiana
  • Lane GrigsbyChairman EmeritusCajun Industries, LLC
  • George H. Guidry, Jr.Regional Manager, State Government AffairsKoch Government Affairs, LLC
  • Bryan HanksPresidentBeta Land Services, LLC
  • Calvin HartVice PresidentNucor Steel Louisiana
  • Bryan HayGeneral ManagerHay Brothers, Inc.
  • Sarah HughesManager, Stakeholder Relations Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC
  • Camille Ivy-O’Donnell BentinState Government Affairs Representative, U.S. East RegionChevron U.S.A, Inc.
  • Bryan JonesGulf Coast Deputy Office LeaderHNTB Corporation
  • Steve M. JordanChief Executive OfficerCentral Crude, Inc.
  • Christopher M. KinseyChief Executive OfficerKinsey Interests, Inc.
  • Raymond LasseignePresidentTMR Exploration, Inc.
  • Jason LatiolaisPresident & CEOBarriere Construction Company, LLC
  • Dana LeblancCommercial Executive DirectorAir Products & Chemicals, Inc.
  • Tandra LeMayState Government AffairsVerizon
  • Dr. Timothy MagnerPresidentGreater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
  • Melissa MannVice President, Public Policy and Governmental AffairsLumen
  • Matthew MannPartnerPorteous, Hainkel & Johnson
  • Jude MelvillePresident and CEOb1BANK
  • Patrick MocklerPresidentMockler Beverage Company
  • Mike Moncla, Trade RepPresidentLouisiana Oil & Gas Association
  • Erin MonroeMarket VP, LouisianaCox Communications
  • Jody MontelaroVice President, LA Governmental Affairs & Regulatory AffairsEntergy Corporation
  • Frank NeunerManaging PartnerNeunerPate
  • Matthew NewchurchPresident & CEODDG
  • Michael NicaudVP & Associate General CounselHornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.
  • Tom O’NealPresidentO’Nealgas, Inc.
  • Deano OrrPublic Affairs Manager – Gulf RegionWeyerhaeuser
  • Michelle OrrockGovernment Affairs – LA & TXBP America, Inc.
  • John OvertonOwner & CFOTurn Key Solutions
  • Ajay PatelOwnerAbnar, Inc. dba McDonalds
  • Scott Poole, SecretaryPresident & Chief Operating OfficerMARTCO LLC
  • E. Fredrick Preis, Jr.Senior PartnerBreazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P.
  • Teddy D. PriceVP of OperationsCentral Management Company
  • Arthur PricePresidentBadger Oil Corporation
  • Kenneth L. RossManaging PartnerSeale & Ross
  • Phillip RozemanPresidentWillis-Knighton Cardiology
  • Matt SaurageChairmanCommunity Coffee Company, LLC
  • Eric SchouestVice President, Marketing & Governmental AffairsCleco Power LLC
  • Slade SimonsExecutive VP of Wealth Management & Trust DivisionsGulf Coast Bank & Trust
  • Christel C. SlaughterChief Executive OfficerSSA Consultants, Inc.
  • Chuck SpicerPresidentOur Lady of the Lake Health and Our Lady of Angels Health
  • Bo StaplesLA Director of Regulatory and Political AffairsNextEra Energy, Inc.
  • Craig StevensPresidentGenesis 360
  • Claire StevensonSenior Public Affairs Associate Venture Global LNG
  • Tim StineChief Financial OfficerStine Lumber Company
  • Dana StumpfChief Executive OfficerDurr Heavy Construction, LLC
  • Drew TessierVP-Government AffairsUnion Pacific Railroad Company
  • Jodie TeutonOwnerKenworth of Louisiana
  • Stephen ToupsPresidentTurner Industries Group, LLC
  • Kelli Bondy TroutmanVice President, Director of Communications & Community RelationsLUBA Workers’ Comp
  • Michael UffmanChief Financial OfficerMarucci Sports, LLC
  • Shawn UsherFounderSparkhound, Inc.
  • Oric WalkerPresident, Louisiana DivisionAtmos Energy
  • Kristin WallPresident & CEOLouisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation
  • Robert Webb, Jr.PresidentLouisiana CAT
  • Joseph ZancoPresident & CEOCatalyst Bank