PERSONAL:
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and resides there; married to the former Edith Pavy; one child, Andrew.
EDUCATION:
- High School: LaGrange High (Lake Charles), Graduated 1980
- College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, 1984
- Graduate School: Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, 1994
ACTIVITIES & HONORS:
- Graduate of Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) Leadership Louisiana program (2013)
- Graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s program “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict, and Courage,” 2008
- Graduate of Louisiana State University’s Executive Training Program (3 years), 2006
- Past President of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials of the Louisiana Police Jury Association
- Graduate of the Chamber Southwest Louisiana Leadership Program, 1998
EMPLOYMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH:
- Began employment within the Parish in December, 1994
- Served as Assistant Parish Administrator 2002 – 2010
- Has served as Parish Administrator since April 1, 2010