Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
P.O. Box 94291
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
225-342-8100


Assumption Parish

Jeremy Landry
Self-employed

Member: Recreation Chairman, Little League Coach

Quote: “A resident of Pierre Part, I grew up in and around the Atchafalaya Basin and would love to introduce it to my children and grandchildren.”

Avoyelles Parish

Sherian H. Reed
LSU AgCenter Home Economist (Retired)

Member: National Association of Extension Home Economists; NAE4-H Agents; LAE4-H Agents

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Concordia Parish

Teresa Dennis
Executive Director, Concordia Economic & Industrial Development District

Member: Vidalia Chamber of Commerce, Ferriday Chamber of Commerce; Delta Outdoors

Quote: “My interest in the Atchafalaya was sparked by the Atchafalaya Trace Heritage Area Development Zone Tax Credit program which is focused on assisting heritage-based businesses.”

East Baton Rouge Parish

Charlie Fryling

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Iberia Perish

Paul J. Allain
Architect

Member: National Home Builder Association: Iberia Chapter, Cajun Kiwanis; Iberia Youth on Wheels

Quote: “The Atchafalaya Region interests me because of the potential economic opportunities it offers the citizens of the State of Louisiana from wetland preservation, coastal restoration, eco-tourism, history, people, and culture. As a Basin landowner and avid outdoorsman, I have grown to appreciate all of Louisiana’s natural beauty and resources.”

Iberville Parish

Gene Seneca

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Lafayette Parish

Mitch Coffman

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Pointe Coupee Parish

Louis Hebert
Chairman
Deputy Assessor, Pointe Coupee Assessor’s Office

Member: LA Assessor’s Assoc., Int’l Association of Assessing Officers, New Roads Lions Club, Pointe Coupee Port Commission

Quote: “Helping people help themselves is vital to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life in the Atchafalaya Basin.”

St. Landry Parish

Cynthia G. Lormand
Banker(Retired), Self-Employed

Member: Tech Prep Activities with the St. Landry Parish School Board

Quote: “The fear of losing a beautiful national treasure is a powerful motivation that I credit to my father’s deep love of his environment.”

St. Martin Parish

Elizabeth Robin

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St. Mary Parish

Carrie Gautreaux Stansbury
Executive Director, Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau

Members: Rotary; Louisiana Travel Promotion Association; Louisiana Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Quote: “The Atchafalaya defines the culture of St. Mary Parish. It is both work and recreation. In addition to being a part of the region’s identity, it is beautiful, alive, and home to many types of wildlife—which presents us with an excellent opportunity for tourism, protection, and preservation.”

Terrebonne Parish

Vacant

West Baton Rouge Parish

Joyce LaBode

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