Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, announced the members of the 2020 class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors.
They are:
Joann T. Blair, Registrar of Voters, Jennings;
Jena Bordes, C.J. Prevost Insurance Agency, Rayne;
Crystal Broussard, Encore Healthcare + Rehabilitation, Crowley;
Nichole Broussard, Kolder, Slaven + Company, Lafayette;
Jeff Cavell, Upland Services + Crowley City Council, Lafayette + Crowley;
Jennifer Charlie, Darnall, Sikes+ Fredrick, Eunice;
LeAnn Cormier, Home Bank, Jennings;
Carnishia Davis, JD Bank, Jennings;
Celeste Donlan, Lafayette;
Kyle Gordon, Gator Custom Graphix, Crowley;
Brooke Hornsby, Jennings American Legion, Jennings;
Heather LaBouve, The Bank, Iota;
Jessica Landry, Parish Realty, Lafayette;
Jerad Langley, Southwind Healthcare + Rehabilitation, Crowley;
Debra Leger, Rayne Building + Loan, Rayne;
Chuck LeJeune, Church Point Community Development Corp., Church Point;
Stephanie Martinez-Hernandez, Dugas, Soileau + Breaux, Crowley;
Jonathan Murphy, Town of Church Point, Church Point;
Shelly Reiners, Acadia General Hospital, Crowley;
Connie Tregle, JD Bank, Jennings;
William Vincent Jr., Acadian Ambulance, Lake Charles;
Mark Woods, Bank of Commerce, Crowley;
Tiffany Young, Acadia-St. Landry Hospital, Church Point; and
Callie Zaunbrecher, First National Bank of LA, Crowley.
Leadership EXCEL was established to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in the community. The program lays the groundwork for a well-rounded understanding of the community, sparks community involvement, and exposes participants to a variety of community leaders, new opportunities, and leadership skills.
The program focuses on topic areas such as education, city and state government, economic development, the arts and culture, and social services. Graduates leave the program with first-hand knowledge of the issues facing our region and the potential for a positive civic-engagement.
The 11-month program begins with a two-day retreat in January.
From February-November, the class devotes an entire day each month for discussion with community and business leaders, exclusive visits throughout the community, and engaging exercises pertinent to the program topics.
