LAFAYETTE, LA — Fifteen Acadiana business leaders have been selected for participation in the 2026 Acadiana CEO Roundtable Program, hosted and facilitated by One Acadiana in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development.
The Acadiana CEO Roundtables bring together key decision makers from local small businesses for collaborative, growth-oriented sessions to explore challenges and best practices in a trusting environment. The 10-month program features peer-to-peer learning through discussion, interaction, and the sharing of experiences that allow participants to learn from each other’s achievements and mistakes. Selected executives also receive support through expert guest speakers and connections to various small business resources. The Acadiana CEO Roundtables will be facilitated by Dr. Maggi Bienvenu, One Acadiana’s Director of Business & Education Connections.
“Strong businesses are built by strong leaders, and the Acadiana CEO Roundtables provide a space for executives to learn from one another as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of growth,” said One Acadiana President & CEO Troy Wayman. “Through our close partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, One Acadiana is proud to continue bringing this program to our region and deepen our commitment by directly facilitating these sessions for local executives. By investing in our small business leaders, we are investing in the long-term competitiveness of Acadiana’s economy.”
Eligible companies for the CEO Roundtable program are past the start-up phase, have not yet reached maturity, and are poised for significant growth. Typically, these are second-stage growth companies that have annual revenues of $600,000 to $50,000,000, employ between 5 and 99 employees, and demonstrate the desire, ability and capacity to grow.
Executives selected to the 2026 Acadiana CEO Roundtable cohort include:
- Chad Young, Advantaged Assets
- Sarah Lopez, Awardmaster
- Wade Boudreaux, Bayou Holdco
- Sonja Fredieu, Cane River Pecan Company
- Jason Hornback, Chart Construction
- John Chase, Chase Marshall Architects
- Eli Ramirez, CWM Planning
- Christopher Laderer, Frost-Barber of Louisiana
- Monica Montero, KourCo Environmental Services
- Missy Rogers, Noble Plastics
- Hunter Thevis, S1 Technology
- Dane Burnette , Turbo-Chem International
- Mateo Atwi, US Frame Factory
- Scott Russo, WaterBoys H2O
- Jheri Corb, Workforce Delivered
The Acadiana CEO Roundtable Sessions will be hosted at the One Acadiana office in Downtown Lafayette, with the first session for the 2026 cohort kicking off on Tuesday, July 28. Learn more about the CEO Roundtables HERE.
About One Acadiana
One Acadiana is the chamber of commerce for Lafayette and leading economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region located in south Louisiana. The organization is recognized as one of four across the country to hold both an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) accreditation and a five-star U.S. Chamber of Commerce accreditation. With more than 850 investors, members, and partners, One Acadiana serves as the voice of the regional business community. The organization is located in the city of Lafayette and serves a region of nearly 700,000 people with a vibrant culture and unique entrepreneurial spirit. Learn more at OneAcadiana.org.