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

Patrick Gandy

Ochsner Lafayette General

Dr. Vincent June

Dr. Vincent June

South Louisiana Community College

Donna Landry

Donna Landry

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Keith Myers

Keith Myers

LHC Group

Joe Savoie

Joseph Savoie

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Kip Schumacher

Dr. Kip Schumacher

William C. Schumacher Family Foundation

Matt Stuller

Matt Stuller

Stuller, Inc.

Richard Zuschlag

Richard Zuschlag

Acadian Companies

 

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
Blaise Zuschlag Acadian Companies,
2023 Chair
Mary Desormeaux
Mary Desormeaux Community First Bank,
Treasurer
Al Patin
Al Patin Ochsner Lafayette General,
Secretary
Jerry Prejean
Jerry Prejean First Horizon Bank,
2024 Chair-Elect
Charles Fenstermaker
Charles Fenstermaker Fenstermaker,
Immediate Past Chair
Troy Wayman
Troy Wayman, CEcD President & CEO
Jim Bourgeois
Jim Bourgeois Entergy
Joan Dubuisson
Joan Dubuisson COX
Jennifer East
Jennifer East Stuller, Inc.
Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall The Advocate
Dr. Vincent June
Dr. Vincent June South Louisiana Community College
Ramesh Kolluru
Ramesh Kolluru University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Will LaBar
Will LaBar CGI
Patrick LaBauve
Patrick LaBauve The Daily Advertiser
Donna Landry
Donna Landry Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Mandi Mitchell
Mandi Mitchell Lafayette Economic Development Authority
Erica Ray
Erica Ray William C. Schumacher Family Foundation
Troy Romero
Troy Romero MacLaff, Inc
Travis Schugg
Travis Schugg VieMed
Ben Simms
Ben Simms The Lemoine Company
Mark Willis
Mark Willis LHC Group

 

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.

 
Blaise Zuschlag
Blaise Zuschlag Acadian Companies,
2023 Chair
Mary Desormeaux
Mary Desormeaux Community First Bank,
Treasurer
Al Patin
Al Patin Ochsner Lafayette General,
Secretary
Jerry Prejean
Jerry Prejean First Horizon Bank,
2024 Chair-Elect
Charles Fenstermaker
Charles Fenstermaker Fenstermaker,
Immediate Past Chair
Troy Wayman
Troy Wayman, CEcD President & CEO
Carlee Alm-LaBar
Carlee Alm-LaBar William C. Schumacher Family Foundation
Missy Andrade
Missy Andrade Community Foundation of Acadiana
Ben Berthelot
Ben Berthelot Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Kip Bertrand
Kip Bertrand Washington State Bank
Stuart Billeaud
Stuart Billeaud J.B. Mouton
Evan Boudreaux
Evan Boudreaux St. Mary Parish Economic Development
Monique Boulet
Monique Boulet Acadiana Planning Commission
Jim Bourgeois
Jim Bourgeois Entergy
Marie Centanni
Marie Centanni Centanni Communications
Julie Chauvin
Julie Chauvin Liskow & Lewis
Jillian Dickerson
Jillian Dickerson the705
Buffy Domingue
Buffy Domingue Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Joan Dubuisson
Joan Dubuisson COX
Bobby Dufrene
Bobby Dufrene First National Bank of Jeanerette, Morgan City
Megan Duhon
Megan Duhon Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer East
Jennifer East Stuller, Inc.
Nicole Fruge
Nicole Frugé Southwest Fidelity Corporation
Kevin Hall
Kevin Hall The Advocate
Ed Hebert
Ed Hebert Chase Bank
Corey Jack
Corey Jack Jack and Associates
Claudia Jenkins
Claudia Jenkins Cabot Corporation
Dr. Vincent June
Dr. Vincent June South Louisiana Community College
Ramesh Kolluru
Ramesh Kolluru University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Will LaBar
Will LaBar CGI
Patrick LaBauve
Patrick LaBauve The Daily Advertiser
Brandy Landry
Brandy Landry Greater SWLA Black Chamber of Commerce
Donna Landry
Donna Landry Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Assured Partners
Zach McNeal
Zach McNeal Hancock Whitney
Flo Meadows
Flo Meadows NAI Latter & Blum
Mandi Mitchell
Mandi Mitchell Lafayette Economic Development Authority
Jeremy Morrow
Jeremy Morrow NeunerPate
Danny Nugier
Danny Nugier Supreme Rice
Drake Pothier
Drake Pothier Village Deaux
Mechelle Roberthon
Mechelle Roberthon Unitech
Troy Romero
Troy Romero MacLaff, Inc
Gary Russo
Gary Russo Jones Walker
Travis Schugg
Travis Schugg VieMed
Ben Simms
Ben Simms The Lemoine Company
Nancee Sorenson
Nancee Sorenson Louisiana State University Eunice
Jennifer Stelly
Jennifer Stelly St. Martin Economic Development Authority
Matthew Thibodeaux
Matthew Thibodeaux Klout 9
Heather Trosclair
Heather Trosclair IDI Workspaces
William Ward
William "Tojo" Ward Evangeline Industrial Development Board No. 1
Monty Warren
Monty Warren Beau Box Commercial Real Estate
Mark Willis
Mark Willis LHC Group

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; 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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