Energy

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LEAH BROWN

Public Affairs Manager

Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit

This former chemist and teacher oversees Chevron’s charitable and civic partnerships in greater New Orleans. Her passion for science began when given a chemistry set in the fifth grade. “That kit made science seem like magic and cracked the door to all my future opportunities,” she said. Brown donates time to the Urban League and several other organizations.

Education: Southern University (BS) Best Fest: “French Quarter Festival, which Chevron has sponsored for the last nine years” Hidden Gem: Jacques-Imo’s On the Horizon: “Chevron’s Anchor facility, a deepwater high-pressure development, is anticipated to achieve first oil in 2024.” Hobby/Passion: “I’m a serial bookworm.”

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PAUL DANOS

Owner and CEO

Danos

Danos is a third-generation leader of this family-owned oilfield service provider, which was founded in 1947 and is now headquartered in Gray, Louisiana. Danos himself leads the vision and strategy development of a company that provides 14 integrated services for the energy industry, including automation, construction and production workforce. The Danos Foundation is active in regional philanthropy.

Education: Stanford Graduate School of Business (MBA), Louisiana State University (BS) Advice: “Get to know the God of the Bible. Don’t just take it from someone else. Open the book and find out for yourself.” Best Part of Job: “I am constantly afforded the opportunity to engage with and learn from really amazing and interesting people.”

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TOMMY FAUCHEUX

President

Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association

Previously serving as director of state government affairs for Dow, Faucheux brings his extensive experience managing governmental relations and policy matters to his leadership role at the trade association representing the oil and gas industry operating in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. “I love bringing together Louisiana companies and Louisiana communities,” he said.

Education: Loyola University (BA) Best Fest: Alligator Festival Hidden Gem: Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ On the Horizon: “The LMOGA 100th Anniversary in 2023!” Advice: “Put family first.” Hobby/Passion: NASCAR and Saints football Nonprofit: Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling

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BILL FONTENOT

President and CEO

Cleco

Fontenot leads a regional energy holding company — headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana — that conducts its business operations through its subsidiaries, Cleco Power LLC and Cleco Cajun LLC. He began his career with Cleco in 1986 and held numerous executive leadership positions until assuming his current role in 2018. He serves on several civic and professional boards.

Education: Louisiana State University (BS) On the Horizon: In April 2022, Fontenot announced that Cleco will invest $900 million to “significantly reduce carbon emissions” at the largest of its nine electric generation units in the state. History: Cleco has been in business since 1935 and has approximately 1,300 employees.

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COLETTE HIRSTIUS

Senior Vice President, Gulf of Mexico

Shell

This New Orleans native took over Shell’s deepwater Gulf of Mexico business based in New Orleans in 2021, after overseas assignments in Trinidad and the Hague. She oversees roughly 1,000 employees based out of the former One Shell Square as well as an offshore workforce of more than 1,500 staff and contractors on nine operated assets in the Gulf.

Education: University of Colorado (MS), Tulane University (BS) Did You Know? Shell extracts about 476,000 barrels of oil from the Gulf daily. Fun Fact: As a youngster, Hirstius learned to throw a cast net during family vacations on Grand Isle. Family: Hirstius’ father, Broderick Bagert, is a politician-turned-author.

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PHILLIP R. MAY

President and CEO

Entergy Louisiana

May led the effort to combine the Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana operating companies to form a single utility to serve Louisiana customers. He’s responsible for the company’s customer service, regulatory and public affairs, resource planning, economic development programs and charitable contributions, as well as its financial performance.

Education: University of New Orleans (MBA), University of Southwestern Louisiana (BS) Date Joined the Company: 1986 Boards: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, GNO, Inc., the Louisiana Nature Conservancy, Teach For America of South Louisiana, City Year Baton Rouge, and Second Harvest Food Bank