One Acadiana Leadership

CEO Advisory Council

One Acadiana's CEO Advisory Council is a senior-level advisory group to help guide and prioritize the five-year initiatives of The Campaign for One Acadiana at the highest level. This group's engagement is strategically targeted to specific topics and initiatives where top leadership is vital.

**Patrick Gandy**

Ochsner Lafayette General

**Dr. Vincent June**

South Louisiana Community College

**Donna Landry**

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Joe Savoie — **Joseph Savoie**

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Executive Committee

1A's Executive Committee is made up of a dynamic group of business leaders who review, analyze, and provide counsel for the organization's performance and deliverables, as well as provide strategic guidance for organizational development and market influence.

**Blaise Zuschlag** Acadian Companies,
2023 Chair

**Mary Desormeaux** Community First Bank,
Treasurer

**Al Patin** Ochsner Lafayette General,
Secretary

**Jerry Prejean** First Horizon Bank,
2024 Chair-Elect

**Charles Fenstermaker** Fenstermaker,
Immediate Past Chair

**Ramesh Kolluru** University of Louisiana at Lafayette

**Patrick LaBauve** The Daily Advertiser

**Mandi Mitchell** Lafayette Economic Development Authority

**Erica Ray** William C. Schumacher Family Foundation

Board of Directors

1A's Board of Directors represents a diverse group of leaders from across Acadiana, who provide ongoing leadership and oversight of the organization's activities. The Board of Directors is comprised of members with a presence in each of the region's nine parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. Directors include representatives ranging from small businesses to the region's largest employers, covering virtually every major industry segment.

**Carlee Alm-LaBar** William C. Schumacher Family Foundation

**Missy Andrade** Community Foundation of Acadiana

**Ben Berthelot** Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission

**Evan Boudreaux** St. Mary Parish Economic Development

**Monique Boulet** Acadiana Planning Commission

**Marie Centanni** Centanni Communications

**Buffy Domingue** Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital

**Bobby Dufrene** First National Bank of Jeanerette, Morgan City

**Megan Duhon** Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce

Nicole Fruge — **Nicole Frugé** Southwest Fidelity Corporation

**Brandy Landry** Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce

**Bill Rodier** Acadiana Economic Development Council

**Bryan Simon** Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau Federation

**Nancee Sorenson** Louisiana State University Eunice

**Jennifer Stelly** St. Martin Economic Development Authority

**Mike Tarantino** Iberia Industrial Development Foundation

William Ward — **William "Tojo" Ward** Evangeline Industrial Development Board No. 1

Board of Directors not pictured: Chris Alack, Lafayette Coca Cola Company; Alex Lazard, Leadership Institute of Acadiana; Randy McCormick, A-Plus Glass; Jady Regard, Cane River Pecan Company; HomeBank; Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development & Tourism Commission and Chamber of Commerce; Vermilion Economic Development Alliance

One Acadiana has brought together dynamic leaders that work collaboratively to identify critical priorities that will unlock our long-term potential for growth. We are committed to providing a clear path forward to ensure a brighter future for our region.

David L. Callecod, FACHE

Former Ochsner Lafayette General President, CEO Advisory Council Chairman

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