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Berthelot Elected ViceChair of Louisiana Travel Association Board
Ben Berthelot, President and CEO of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission was installed as Vice-Chair of the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Board of Directors at its annual meeting. “I am honored to be serving LTA and the 750 members the association represents throughout the state,” said Ben Berthelot, LTA vice-chair. “This organization has worked to lead and strengthen Louisiana’s tourism industry for 58 years, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to keep the momentum going.” “Our executive committee and board of directors are responsible for helping us meet the needs of our members and
making sure we accomplish our goals of providing educational and marketing opportunities while also advocating on the industry’s behalf,” said Jill Kidder, LTA president and CEO. “We are excited to be starting off another year with a great group of industry leaders that represent the entire state.” Officers on the executive committee and members of the board of directors are elected during the annual meeting. Each year, the chairman of the board selects a nominating committee that is comprised of members who are not up for re-election and who are not seeking office. This committee is responsible for presenting a slate to the members of the association that recognizes all regions of the state and all segments of the tourism industry. About the Louisiana Travel Association LTA is a trade association leading and strengthening Louisiana’s vibrant tourism industry through promotion, education and advocacy on behalf of our members. Tourism generated $1.8 billion for Louisiana in 2017 and employs more than 236,000 people throughout the state. For more information, visit LouisianaTravelAssociation.org. Source Lafayette Travel
March 2019 Vol. 2 No. 1
Lafayette Parish School System Superintendent Appoints New Administrators
LPSS Superintendent Dr. Donald Aguillard has appointed Christy Hayes principal of the new Martial Billeaud Elementary School in Broussard, and Dawn Weimer principal of the newly named Dr. Raphael Baranco Elementary School (formally N.P. Moss Elementary). Mrs. Hayes received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Education degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Ms. Hayes has served as a teacher at LeRosen Elementary School and at Live Oak Elementary School. She has served as an Instructional Services Support Teacher for the district, Instructional Strategist at Woodvale Elementary School and, most recently, as an Assistant Principal at Woodvale Elementary School. Ms. Hayes is a member of UL Lafayette’s Education Department Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Committee. Mrs. Weimer received a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Education degree from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Ms. Weimer has served as the ELA Academic Content Coach, Reading Facilitator and Instructional Strategist at Faulk Elementary School. She taught two years at Our Lady of Fatima and six years in the district at Faulk Elementary, Alice Boucher Elementary, and Myrtle Place Elementary. Her most recent position was the Assistant Principal at Faulk Elementary School. She is also currently participating in the National Institute of School Leadership (NISL) training. Ms. Weimer was a Lafayette Education Foundation semi-finalist for Teacher of the Year for two years at Fatima Elementary School.
BBR Taps Brian Burns to ZACHARY LELEUX Lead Business Development NAMED ASSISTANT SPORTS MANAGER
BBR Creative is pleased to welcome Brian Burns as a business development executive for the agency. Burns will play a critical role in leading the agency’s growth, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Established in 1997, BBR Creative has grown into a digital marketing agency with expertise in consumer activation programs, guided by data and driven by fresh, innovative ideas. The agency’s clients include a number of iconic Louisiana food businesses, and Burns will be engaging with an even broader range of food and beverage
brands to develop new opportunities for the agency as part of a broader growth strategy. “Brian is a passionate advocate for helping businesses and brands succeed, especially in the fast-moving digital environment,” said Cherie Hebert, chief executive officer for BBR. “With his help, we’ll be able to continue building on our experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry.” Prior to joining BBR, Burns was a successful sales executive with Cox Media for 12 years, working with corporate customers to develop customized digital advertising and marketing solutions. Burns’ background also includes sales experience with AT&T, a three-year stint in military intelligence for the US Army and several years as a drill instructor. This multifaceted experience has given him a broad understanding of organizational and business challenges and the leadership skills to be successful in a variety of environments.
The City of Broussard is pleased to announce Zachary Leleux as Assistant Sports Manager at the Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park. Zachary brings experience in directing tournaments for USSSA and WSL. The Broussard Sports Complex at St. Julien Park is a $33 million public sports complex. Built on 122 acres, the park offers youth recreational sports programs, a splash park and walking paths.
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