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• Luke Bullock

  January 8, 2025

  Luke Bullock joined LABI as Political Director in November 2024, focusing on supporting and advancing candidates who champion free enterprise policies. Additionally, he leads the organization’s Energy and Environmental Quality Council. Bullock has built a distinguished career in public… (Continue)

• Shelby Dunbar

  Shelby Dunbar serves as LABI as Director of Government Relations, where she leads the Civil Justice and Technology councils. A native of Marksville, Shelby obtained her Juris Doctor from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2018 and holds… (Continue)

• 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

  Taylor Andrus serves as LABI’s Event Manager. A Lafayette native, Taylor moved to Baton Rouge in 2017 and has been planning events in the city ever… (Continue)

• Johnston von Springer

  March 27, 2024

  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 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 Derrickson joins LABI from the Fox News Channel’s D.C. Bureau…. (Continue)

• Sheila Saniford

  October 12, 2020

  Sheila Saniford is the Front Desk Manager at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, where she oversees the daily operations of LABI’s front office and the management of LABI’s office, known as the LABI Center… (Continue)

• Mariah Hernandez

  July 12, 2017

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