1A’s El Koubi resigns, rejoins former boss Moret in Va.
After four years at the helm of the regional business and economic development group, Jason El Koubi will assume the No. 2 job at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
1A’s El Koubi resigns, rejoins former boss Moret in Va.
After four years at the helm of the regional business and economic development group, Jason El Koubi will assume the No. 2 job at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
Kari Walker joins Keaty Real Estate
Walker most recently worked for a health care-related nonprofit in fundraising and marketing.
Meredith Johnson joins Firefly Digital
Former IND Media account exec now leading business development at local digital marketing firm.
Blue Rolfes named director of communications at Laf. Diocese
KLFY anchor makes career change after four decades in local broadcast biz.
After four decades, KLFY’s Blue Rolfes turns the page
Source close to the longtime broadcaster says her plans won’t be disclosed until the first week in March.
Two O&G lawyers named partner at Gordon, Arata
Paul B. Simon and Amy Duplantis Gautreaux have been named partners in the Lafayette office of New Orleans-based law firm Gordon, Arata, McCollam, Duplantis & Eagan.
Menefee joins Stuller as VP of biz solutions
Local IT expert overseeing software development for two company divisions.
Natalie Domino Person joins Picard Group
As director of consulting services, Person aims to enhance the firm’s executive level consulting, which focuses on health care finance, reimbursement, revenue cycle operations and managed care.
Lisa Hanchey joins Ogletree Deakins
She most recently worked for the U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, where she served as a law clerk to Magistrate Judge Carol Whitehurst.
Marie Collins goes to The Family Tree from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, where for a decade she oversaw mental health, substance abuse and other services.
ASO interim ED Doucet resigns, joins UL
Rebecca Doucet, who took over after the departure of Jenny Krueger in May, has joined UL’s Development Department.
Kari Walker joins Hospice of Acadiana
Former DLRB director now working with the fundraising arm of the nonprofit hospice organization by assisting with marketing and events.
Elberson named director of Lafayette Public Library System
The Lafayette Public Library System’s Board of Control officially named Teresa Elberson as its new director.
Alan Jacobs promoted to COO at City Club
Jacobs has been GM of the City Club at River Ranch, Carriage House Hotel and Riverspa for almost four year.
Festival International names Feehan exec. director
A board member since 2010, Scott Feehan replaces Missy Paschke-Wood, whose short tenure with the nonprofit ended in August of last year.
Cheryl Castille named state arts director
Arts advocate most recently was assistant to St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot.
Chef Gregory Doucet joins The Blake
Former Jolie’s executive chef takes over kitchen of new senior living facility.
Ashlyn Dupuis named digital brand manager at Right Angle
Dupuis helps clients develop effective websites, social media communications and digital advertising.
Skyra Rideaux named Project Front Yard coordinator
Mayor-President Joel Robideaux appoints Rideaux to lead the coordination of the neighborhood beautification initiative.
Phyllis Mouton to direct government affairs at 1A
Former labor secretary returns to Lafayette after most recently working as special assistant to the chancellor for government relations at Baton Rouge Community College.
LPD’s Craft takes post in Edwards administration
Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft’s retirement will be short-lived.
Liz Webb Hebert joins Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
Newly elected councilwoman named business development/marketing manager.
André Breaux returns home to join 1A as director of policy initiatives
Lafayette native spent the past two years with the office of Mayor Kevin Johnson in Sacramento, Calif., as a policy adviser and special projects coordinator.
Stanley joining Sides & Assoc.
The city-parish chief administrative officer will take a VP gig with the PR and advertising firm in January.
Myklebust named President/CEO at Loadmaster
A graduate of Sam Houston State University, Jeff Myklebust has more than three decades experience in industrial manufacturing, distribution and field service experience.
Kari Walker named DLRBA executive director
New position will help organization’s mission to serve as unified voice for bars, restaurants and service industry businesses Downtown.
Nancy Herrington named VP of marketing at Paragon
Herrington returns to Paragon after four years as director of marketing at Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel in Charenton.
LeMeunier named UL Alumni chief
“I am passionate about engaging our alumni in networking, social, and volunteer opportunities, as well as communicating ways alumni can support their alma mater.”
Lafayette native Shanna Naumann named brand consultant in the company’s New Orleans Office.
Hidalgo named chamber chief in Broussard
Lafayette Parish School Board member Jeremy Hidalgo is wearing an extra hat after being appointed executive director of the Broussard Chamber of Commerce
One Acadiana hires Michael Hare as VP of policy initiatives
Former deputy director for Congressman Charles Boustany joins regional economic development group.
Rideaux assumes top post at Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic
New executive director most recently was events and public relations manager at LITE.
Kenneth J. Cochran named CEO of OGHS
After nationwide search, Opelousas hospital board selects Alabama native, who takes over post July 1.
Katie Broussard Falgout joins Right Angle
Abbeville native named brand manager and public relations director.
‘ONE A’ hires urban development pro
Still staffing up, One Acadiana brings Harry Weiss on board to spearhead urban revitalization initiative.
On the Move: Maggie Stokes and Christina Li
Stokes joins brand communications agency BBR as media buyer; former BBR intern Li named social media manager.
Steven Hebert named CEO of Billeaud Companies
Longtime Coldwell Banker exec replaces retiring CEO Tex Plumley
Longtime Onebane attorney opening Ogletree Deakins satellite office in Lafayette.
On the Move: James Flachsenhaar
Advertiser names new executive editor to replace Cindy McCurry Ross, who left for Florida post earlier this year.
One Acadiana President and CEO Jason El Koubi, who has a background in economic expansion, Jim Bourgeois knows what it takes to attract and retain business.
Former automobile dealer named executive director of the I-49 South Coalition
Consultant elevated to president of Fenstermaker, replacing Kam Movassaghi, who retired Jan. 1 after a decade on the job.
Lake Charles native joins local ABC affiliate KATC-TV3 as director of sales.
Viator named EVP, CFO and treasurer of LHC Group; LEDA’s Falgout takes the reins at Vermilion Parish Economic Development District...
On the Move: Kelley Anderson, Mandie Pierce
Both join Russo as brand developers. Kelley Anderson Mandie Pierce Kelley Anderson and Mandie Pierce have joined the Russo agency as brand developers. Anderson has more than 10 years of managerial...
On the Move: Caitlin Sonnier, Stacy Maggard
Sonnier, former media buyer and account exec at Sides, joins Acadian companies as marketing specialist; Maggard, who most recently worked for Potenza, joins Russo as director of media and PR. Caitlin...
Local attorney helps expand service offerings at Andrus Boudreaux Complete Title, which specializes in commercial and residential real estate closings. Steven Ramos Steven Ramos has joined Andrus...
Longtime health care administrator named CEO at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley Heather L. Harper had joined Lafayette General Health as CEO of Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, effective June...
Cottonham elevated to VP of Student Affairs
Longtime UL administrator has been interim VP for Student Affairs since 2012 and interim dean of students since 2009. Patricia Frilot Cottonham was named vice president for Student Affairs at UL...
Interim VP of research named VP of research Dr. Ramesh Kolluru has been named vice president of research at UL Lafayette, pending approval by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana...
On the Move: Josette Gossen Abshire
Abshire has rejoined the Lafayette Bar Association, where she previously served as marketing coordinator under longtime Executive Director Susan Holliday Josette Gossen Abshire has taken over as...
Local Ad Fed's Copywriter of the Year and recently named creative director at Russo tapped for Boston Marathon project. People who go into advertising do it because they have a vision; award-winning...
On the Move: Danny Clark takes helm at Stuller
Chief merchandising, marketing and sales officer promoted to fill shoes of retiring Jay Jackson Lafayette-based jewelry manufacturer Stuller Inc. announced the planned retirement of Jay Jackson,...
Journalist-turned-lawyer becomes LCG's first chief development officer. City-Parish President Joey Durel has tapped journalist-turned-lawyer Kevin Blanchard to service as Lafayette Consolidated...
On the Move: Gwen Guillotte and Heather Broussard
Guillotte leaves Schumacher Group for Picard Group, and Heather Broussard replaces Susan Holliday at LBA. Gwen Guillotte, who spent the past eight years at Schumacher Group, has joined The Picard...
Acadiana supplement maker Saber Foods keeps growing
Saber Foods is in the business of growing bodies, and the demand for the local manufacturer's line of protein supplements is on the rise. Business has been good for Greg Simek's Saber Foods, so good...
Longtime Lafayette Bar Association ED moves over to Realtor Association of Acadiana in mid-August. Susan Holliday will join The Realtor Association of Acadiana as chief executive officer Aug....
Guidry leaves chamber Aug. 16, announces new venture
Longtime chamber CEO joins forces with Rob and Jan Davis, and former LCVC Executive Director Gerald Breaux. Though the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce had initially indicated Rob Guidry would...
A seasoned IT specialist and successful businessman, Auer joins Lafayette's Global Data Systems. Joey Auer has joined Global Data Systems as director of sales. He is responsible for the direction and...
On the Move: Paul Bako joins Coldwell Banker
Retired pro baseball player launches new career at commercial brokerage firm. Former major league baseball player Paul Bako has joined Coldwell Banker Pelican Commercial Real Estate. A graduate of...
Veteran banker will eventually assume the role of RR Company co-founder Rodney Savoy. Rodney Savoy and Robert Gagnard, the duo behind Lafayette-based RR Company, are devising a succession plan that...
On the Move: Adam Chapman joins local landman co.
Adam Chapman arrived in Lafayette about five years ago, and after working as an ad rep for one of the local newspapers, he has since made his mark on the local marketing scene, resulting in his recent...
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services hires Ryan Shinkle, and Liskow & Lewis hires Nicholas Wise and Christopher Rhymes. Shinkle ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES has hired RYAN...
Skip Protko and Amos Batiste SCHUMACHER GROUP, the third largest emergency medical staffing and management company in the country, has hired SKIP PROTKO as its first chief human resources...
Nichols, Lay Step Up at MidSouth Bank John Nichols was promoted to executive VP and chief credit officer at MidSouth Bank, and Carolyn Lay has been named senior VP and chief retail officer. Nichols,...