BATON ROUGE, La. – Following last week’s Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) announced its officers and Board of Directors for 2025, along with the members of the 2025 LABI Emerging Leaders Council (ELC). The ELC is a diverse group of young professionals and entrepreneurs from across Louisiana committed to driving positive change in their communities and improving the state’s business climate.
“Louisiana stands at a pivotal moment,” said LABI President and CEO Will Green. “Momentum is building, and we have an opportunity as the state’s chief business advocate to cement Louisiana’s path to a more prosperous future. Together, with this capable, experienced group of leaders, we can continue our drive for meaningful change and innovation for the betterment of our communities and the state as a whole.”
Tom Cox, Founder and Executive Chairman of Golfballs.com, will serve as the chair of LABI’s Board of Directors for 2025. A two-decade LABI member, Cox succeeds Jason DeCuir, a co-owner and partner at Advantous Consulting, LLC, who now becomes immediate past chair. Scott Ballard, founder of Ballard Brands will serve as vice chair, MARTCO, LLC President and CEO Scott Poole will serve as secretary and Eric Danos, owner of Danos, LLC, will serve as treasurer.
“LABI is more than an organization, it is a force for positive change,” said Cox. “The entire team works every day to create a stronger, more competitive business climate. I look forward to collaborating with so many talented business leaders as we work to make sure employers across our state are represented, informed and equipped to succeed.”
14 LABI members are new to the Board of Directors:
Kyle Bacon
Jones Walker
Stephanie Cargile
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery
Doran Drummond
Taylor Wellons Politz & Duhe
Kaci Easley
John Deere Thibodaux
Caleb Etheridge
Etheridge Pipeline and Conduit
Vanessa Graham
V. Graham, LLC
Bryan Hay
Hay Brothers
Sarah Hughes
Sasol Chemicals (USA)
Erin Monroe
Cox Communications
Matthew Newchurch
DDG
Michelle Orrock
BP America
Teddy Price
Central Management Company
Eric Schouest
Cleco Power
Jodie Teuton
Kenworth of Louisiana
19 LABI Board members were nominated for another term and will join the remaining 63:
David Aubrey
AT&T Louisiana
Blake Bourgeois
Laitram, LLC
Jay Campbell, Jr.
Client Consulting Services
Ryan Girouard
Hancock Whitney Bank
George Guidry, Jr.
Kock Government Affairs
Calvin Hart
Nucor Steel Louisiana
Camille Ivy-O’Donnell
Chevron U.S.A.
Steve Jordan
Central Crude
Christopher Kinsey
Kinsey Interests
Jody Montelaro
Entergy Louisiana
Michael Nicaud
Hornbeck Offshore Services
Arthur Price
Badger Oil Company
Phillip Rozeman
Willis-Knighton Cardiology
Matt Saurage
Community Coffee Company
Slade Simons
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Christel Slaughter
SSA Consultants
Craig Stevens
Genesis 360
Kelli Bondy Troutman
LUBA Workers’ Comp
Shawn Usher
Sparkhound
14 LABI members are new to the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) and will join the 19 returning ELC members:
Logan Austin
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
Jacques Bourque
Catalyst Bank
Connor Bradford
Cleco Power, LLC
Joshua Etheridge
Etheridge Pipeline and Conduit
Philip Giorlando
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
Jordan Gleason
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Paxson Guest
Phelps Dunbar, LLC
Blake Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth Richards Ford
James Howell
Baker Smith
Sunny Mayhall
The LDS Group
Katherine McKeogh
The Ehrhardt Group
Jen O’Connell
Taylor Porter
Will Scott
Stonehenge Capital
Caroline Walters
Davis, Roy & Associates Wealth Management
For a full list of 2025 LABI Board members, please click here.
###
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry: The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry was organized in 1975 to represent Louisiana businesses, serving as both the state chamber of commerce and state manufacturers association. LABI’s primary goal is to foster a climate for economic growth by championing the principles of the free enterprise system and representing the general interest of the business community through active involvement in the political, legislative, judicial and regulatory processes. Find out more information at labi.org.