Movers and Shakers in Southwest

Scales holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and has earned dual Master degrees in Human Resources Management and Business Administration, both from Webster University in St. Louis, MO.

Shana will be relocating to Lake Charles from Bryant, AR, and will assume her new role on February 6, 2023.

WCCH Names Tran

Chief Quality & Compliance Officer

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) is pleased to announce that Thea A. Tran, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, CPHRM, CPPS, has been named Chief Quality & Compliance Officer. In her role, Tran will work closely with hospital management, physicians, and employees to develop and manage organization-wide plans and programs for the ongoing evaluation and assessment of quality, safety and customer satisfaction. She will also continue to manage all risk management, compliance, section 1557 and ethics programming adherence and development.

Melissa has served as the Financial Manager and Director of Operations for ASSL and Direct Care, Inc. since the summer of 2021 and has demonstrated a true passion for serving our clients. She is a graduate of McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

She has over fourteen years of experience in management, accounting, logistics, human resources, and team leadership. Prior to ASSL, Melissa served as the Hospital Distribution Manager at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for six years.

Melissa’s husband, Zachary Griffin, is a 20-year veteran of the National Guard, volunteer firefighter, and works in administration for security in Hackberry, LA. Together, they have five children, and their family resides in their native town of DeQuincy.

CSE Federal Credit Union Announces New Chief Operations Officer

CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) is pleased to announce the selection of John Lennox as the credit union’s new Chief Operations Officer, as current Chief Operations Officer (COO), Bonnie McDonald, plans to retire in 2023. Koch also spoke highly of outgoing COO, Bonnie McDonald. McDonald has served CSE for over four decades, and as COO since 2008. She has been one of the driving forces behind the organization’s success. Regarding her time with CSE and upcoming retirement, McDonald says “I’m proud and honored to have been given the prestigious responsibility of guiding this organization’s operations team for many years and helping CSE grow into the wonderful credit union it is today. I’m excited about John becoming our new COO and leading the team into the future. I wish him great success.”

Lennox graduated from McNeese State University in Business Management. He is involved in the local Southwest Louisiana community with volunteer efforts and supports non-profit organizations.

Lennox will bring plenty of value to CSE as he has experience of setting market goals with a value on service and project management, along with expertise in the financial industry.

Rock Hardy Celebrates 50 Years in Outdoor Advertising

AdSource Outdoors, the fastest growing billboard provider in Southwest Louisiana, congratulates Henry “Rock” Hardy for 50 years in outdoor and digital advertising. Rock began his career following attendance at University of Louisiana in Lafayette working primarily in the Lafayette and Houma areas. While working in Acadiana Parish, he owned and operated Hardy Outdoor of Acadiana as well as Hardy Outdoor of Lake Charles which included 8-sheet junior billboards. Rock joined AdSource Outdoor in 2007, as Account Executive, bringing extensive knowledge in poster, bulletin, and digital billboard advertising. AdSource Outdoor continues to grow with over 250 billboards in the Lake Charles and Baton Rouge areas, making it the largest independent billboard company in Louisiana. Rock resides in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and enjoys fishing, deer and turkey hunting, and golfing with friends. He is very involved in the SWLA community and strives to make it a better place to live and raise your family.

The Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana (SCSWLA) is pleased to announce two promotions among their executive team for 2023. The Board of Directors has named Sarita Scheufens President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Scheufens has been the CEO of the Safety Council since 2018. The promotion to President and CEO recognizes the innovations and contributions she’s made during her time at the helm, including transitioning the Safety Council into a one-stop-shop for all onboarding and PSM site-required prerequisites. Other changes include advanced training techniques to improve learning retention and a better user experience.

SCSWLA is also happy to announce the promotion of Jerry Pierrottie to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Also, a Lake Charles native, Pierrottie has been performing in the role of Director of Operations to date. In his new role, he will continue to report to the President and CEO and will be responsible for all the day-to-day operational functions of the business, including an impending building construction and consolidation move to Sulphur, Louisiana.

Tran brings over 20 years of healthcare management experience to her new role. She began her nursing career as a registered nurse in 1997 and has since successfully served in various leadership roles during her career.

Tran holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration from McNeese State University. Additional competencies and certifications include: Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) and Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).

Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana and Direct Care Inc.

Appoint Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana (ASSL) and Direct Care, Inc. is pleased to announce Melissa M. Griffin as Executive Director.