The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance is the umbrella organization of the Chamber SWLA, the SWLA Alliance Foundation, and the Southwest Louisiana Partnership for Economic Development. These regional economic development organizations, each with its own Board of Directors, have combined resources to strengthen the business recruiting and retention efforts for Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. The Alliance combines the staff and resources of the three organizations on the third floor of the SEED Center at 4310 Ryan Street, Lake Charles. Chamber Mission Statement The Chamber SWLA is the voice of the Southwest Louisiana business community and promotes ongoing regional development to cultivate a higher quality of life for all citizens of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Alliance Mission Statement The SWLA Economic Development Alliance is the regional leader for business and workforce development resulting in improved quality of life for all residents in the five parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Diversity Mission Statement Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance will educate, lead, and influence regional businesses to foster diverse and inclusive practices to grow the area's competitive advantage locally and globally. Diversity Vision Everyone feels at home in Southwest Louisiana. 2 Executive Board 4 Chamber SWLA Board at Large 4 About the Foundation 5 SWLA Alliance Foundation Board at Large 5 Chairman’s Circle 6 Gray Plantation 6 Iberia Bank 10 Lake Charles Memorial System 12 L’Auberge Casino Resort 14 Phillips 66 16 Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana 18 Sasol Chemicals 20 Stockwell Sivert 22 Alliance Staff 24 Major Employers & Regional Data 25 President’s Circle 29 First Federal Bank 29 JD Bank 31 Membership Roster: Alphabetical 32 Membership Roster: Directory 106 3 The 2020 Executive Board of Directors ment Jennifer Spees of Louisiana Mortgage • Chair Kristy Armand of Healthy Image • Vice Chair of Quality of Life Tobie Hodgkins of • Chair Elect Jim Giffin of Edward Jones Century 21 Bessette Realty • Immediate Past Chair Phil Earhart of Iberia Bank • Treasurer Jason Guillory of McElroy, Quirk & • Vice Chair of Public Policy Bart Yakupzack of Burch The Jack Lawton Companies • Legal Counsel Ross Raley of the Stockwell Sievert • Vice Chair of Business Diversity Ernie Broussard Law Firm of HGA • President/CEO George Swift • Vice Chair of Education & Workforce Develop- Board-At-Large • Rich Harbison of Phillips66 • Junaid Abassi of Nikki P's Realty • Margaret Harris of Entergy • Kurt Allen of Air Liquide • Christina Joyce-Wilson with Leadership SWLA • Dr. Neil Aspinwall of Sowela Technical Community • Hardtner Klumpp, Investors Property Group College • Leon Lagneaux of Amerisafe • Eric Avery of Crying Eagle Brewing Company • Debra Lastrapes of Calcasieu Refining • John Berryhill of Image 360 • Hal McMillin of Thompson Engineering • Jenny Bono with Fusion Five • Michael K. Pendergast of L'Auberge Casino • Barry Brown of Red River Bank • Mark Peters of Lotte Chemical • Dr. Daryl Burckel of McNeese State University • Ronnie Petree of Home Bank • Devan Corbello with the Arts & Humanties Council Denise Rau of Rau Financial Group of Southwest Louisiana • • Domenick DiPaola, Waste Management • Representative From SASOL • Jerry Dunn of CITGO • Tonya Richard, Imperial Health • Keith DuRousseau of Keiland Construction • Scott Sirois of Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana • Jeff Favre of Isle of Capri Casino • Roxie Smith of KZWA • Kay Fox of Beauregard Electric • Greg Thibodeaux of Turner Industries • Janie Fruge of West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital • Alan Trantina of Golden Nugget • Nic Zaver of Insignia Hotel Management • Gary Gobert of Lake City Trucking Courtesy Seats Lena McArthur, West Calcasieu Association of Commerce Anne Causey, Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce Susan Percle, Junior Achievement Kyle Mestayer, Greater Beauregard Chamber of Com- Barbara Savant, Kinder Chamber of Commerce merce Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce Marion Fox, Jeff Davis Business Alliance Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. Lillian Karr, DeQuincy Chamber of Commerce 4 The SWLA Alliance Foundation is the only 501c3, non-profit agency in the Southwest Louisiana region devoted solely to the economic development of our region. With the support of its stakeholders, the SWLA Alliance Foundation enhances the economic footprint of Southwest Louisiana through strong regional part- nerships, workforce development, business recruitment and retention, and entrepreneurship. The mission of the SWLA Alliance Foundation is to promote and enhance the economic development and quality of life for the Southwest Louisiana region. Funds raised help our region through programs and pro- jects focused on workforce development, economic development, and encouraging entrepreneurship. In addition, the funding allows us to better market our region for development. The Foundation shares the same executive board as the Chamber Southwest Louisiana, but has a separate board-at-large which is made up of community leaders from the public and private sector. Public Members • Representing Allen Parish: Mayor Gene Paul, City of Oakdale • Representing Beauregard Parish: Mayor Misty Clanton, City of DeRidder • Representing Calcasieu Parish: Mayor Kenneth Stinson,Town of Vinton • Representing Cameron Parish: Ryan Bourriaque, Cameron Parish Policy Jury • Representing Jeff Davis Parish: Mayor Carolyn Louviere, Town of Welsh • Representing Allen Parish: (Allen Parish Police Jury President/Designee) • Representing Beauregard Parish: Bryan McReynolds, Beauregard Parish Police Jury • Representing Calcasieu Parish: Hal McMillin, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury • Representing Cameron Parish: Clair Marceaux, Cameron Parish Police Jury • Representing Jeff Davis Parish: Marion Fox, Jeff Davis Economic Development Private Members (Must have a minimum of one from each parish.) • Representing Allen Parish: David Sickey, Coushatta Casino Resort • Representing Beauregard Parish: John Nichols, First National Bank of DeRidder • Representing Calcasieu Parish: Glenn Pumpelly, Pumpelly Oil, Inc. • Representing Cameron Parish: Stevie Trahan, Cameron LNG/Sempra • Representing Jeff Davis Parish: Mike Heinen, Jeff Davis Electric Co-op • Butch Babineaux, C.H. Fenstermaker • Ann Barilleaux, JD Bank • Ken Broussard, Broussard Group • Dr. Daryl Burckel, McNeese State University • Michael Flatt, Northrop Grumman • Larry Graham, Lake Charles Memorial Health System • Dick Kennison, Kennison Forest Products • Monica Miller, Alfred Miller Contracting Company • Huey Nunn, CenterPoint Energy • Bill Rase, Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District • Creed Romano, Entergy • John Stelly, Paramount Nissan • Gray Stream, Stream Companies • Charles Timpa, First Federal Bank 5 Graywood Gray Plantation: Play, Dine, Celebrate Tucked away in south lake Charles amid tall pines, lush marshland and rolling hills, Gray Plantation is a place where anyone can enjoy a delicious meal, play a round of golf or plan a private event. On the drive in you’ll pass the manicured lawns of the Graywood community, but—don’t worry—you don’t have to be a Graywood resident to join the fun at Gray Plantation. Dining at Gray Plantation The Cypress Grill in the Gray Plantation Clubhouse is known for its Southern-inspired fare, woodsy charm and relaxed atmosphere, offering scenic sunset views. Order a classic club sandwich, a crab bisque or a ribeye steak, and enjoy wine pairings and- specialty cocktails. Cypress Grill is open to the public daily from 11 a.m.–9 p.m, with live mu- sic every week. Or come for brunch and live jazz the second Sunday of every month in the Clubhouse Evergreen Room. Award-Winning Golf Course Golfers are sure to enjoy Gray Plantation’s nationally-ranked course known for its dynamic and challenging design—the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. The course is open year-round, and its 18 holes, 7,000 yards of manicured fairways and 60 acres of lakes are guaranteed to challenge your game. Gray Plantation’s four dynamic par 3 holes are also a big draw among avid players. You can hone your golf skills or enjoy a group golf party indoors with a round of virtual golf using the Golf Academy Trackman Simulator. Book your private party in advance at grayplantation.com/golf-course/academy. Perfect Event Venue Gray Plantation is a popular choice for receptions, conferences, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, holiday parties and more. The casually sophisticated Evergreen Room is the perfect size for intimate weddings, and the plantation-style wide veranda makes for an enchanted sunset celebration. You’ll also get access to an on-site event planner who handles everything from the coordinating to the catering. Business parties and meetings can take advantage of the venue's private, fully equipped conference room or the spacious Evergreen Room, with onsite dining available and ready access to the golf course. For more information or to book an event, visit gray- plantation.com/event-venue. 6 Memberships For those who want access to Gray Plantation’s Sports & Golf Clubs, a variety of membership plans are available. Gray Plantation members get access to exclusive amenities, like the Sports Club's 10 outdoor tennis courts, pro tennis coaching staff, luxury fitness center and pool aquatics complex, as well as members-only events. Members also get access to group exercise classes at the Sports