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• Madison Lemoine

  September 5, 2024

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• Carly Watts

  August 20, 2024

  Carly Watts is the Government Relations Coordinator at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Before joining LABI, Carly worked seasonally in the Felony Division of the 24th Judicial District Court and completed a summer internship in U.S. Senator Bill… (Continue)

• Jessica Andry

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• Taylor Andrus

  July 15, 2024

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• McKenna Ramsey

  March 27, 2024

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• Johnston von Springer

  Johnston von Springer serves as LABI’s Communications Manager. Johnston is a graduate of LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication where he received a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. Additionally, he minored in political science. Before joining LABI, he served… (Continue)

• Patrick Robinson

  Patrick Fox Robinson is a Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, and the Director of LABI’s issues councils for employee relations and healthcare policy. A graduate of Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert… (Continue)

• Mary Beth Hughes-Derrickson

  February 27, 2023

  Mary Beth serves as a Director of Government Relations, directing the Education and Workforce Development Council and the Trade, Transportation and Tourism Council. A native of Denham Springs, Mary Beth Hughes-Derrickson joins LABI from the Fox News Channel’s D.C. Bureau…. (Continue)

• Sheila Saniford

  October 12, 2020

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• Mariah M. Hernandez

  July 12, 2017

  Mariah Hernandez serves as LABI’s Director of Policy Communication, focusing on the development and implementation of integrated communications strategies for LABI. She works in coordination with the policy, political and communications teams to develop coordinated messaging, high-impact content and targeted… (Continue)

• Elena Lacour

  October 3, 2016

  As LABI’s Vice President of Member Relations, Elena Lacour oversees the leadership, direction and management of the membership team. Elena works closely with LABI’s policy team to establish and maintain partnerships with Louisiana business leaders and engaging them in… (Continue)

• Tabitha Holliday

  As LABI’s Director of Financial Operations, Tabitha is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions for LABI, LABI’s PACs, LABI Service Corporation, and the LABI Foundation. Tabitha provides financial and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate payment of… (Continue)

• Andre Forbes

  Dr. Andre Forbes directs and administrates the IT department at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. Andre worked most recently with Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Senior Network Engineer. He has been in the IT and computer business for 20… (Continue)

• Wanda Allphin

  Wanda Allphin serves as LABI’s Vice President of Finance and Administration. Before joining LABI, Wanda served as the controller of the LSU Health Care Services Division Administration, which oversees seven of Louisiana’s public hospitals. Wanda holds a Bachelor of Science in… (Continue)