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Our Mission

The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation (LRAEF) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1995 and is governed by a board of directors made up of restaurants, industry experts and educators in the hospitality industry. The Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation exists to enhance the industry's service to the public through education, community engagement and promotion of career opportunities. 

The LRAEF offers: 
ProStart® - High School Culinary and Restaurant Management Program;
Apprenticeships - an earn while you learn training model, and the
LRA Scholars Fund
​.
ProStart®
Apprenticeships
Scholarships

Current Leadership

LRAEF Board of Directors
Craig Dennison, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Chair
Jason Jones, Sysco, Vice Chair
Tammy Smitherman, Heartland Payment Systems, Secretary/Treasurer
Alan Guilbeau, PJ's Coffee, Immediate Past Chair
Bruce Attinger, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux & Bar
Forrest Bethay III, Triple B's Cajun Corner
Michael Carmouche, Ecolab
Scot Craig, Katie’s Restaurant & Francesca by Katie's
Octavio Mantilla, BRG Hospitality
Greg Reggio, Taste Buds Management
Michael Eastman, Auto-Chlor Services
Emery Whalen,  QED Hospitality
Ex-Officers
Stan Harris,  LRA President & CEO
Michael Boudreaux, LRA Chair

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Academic Advisor
Dr. Yvette Green, UNO Kabacoff School of HRT
Click here to see past LRAEF Chairs. 

​LRAEF Articulation Agreements

The LRA Education Foundation is proud to partner with these educational institutions through articulation agreements, which provides a smooth transition of credits from the completion of ProStart I and II. We are grateful to these schools for their commitment to the foodservice and hospitality industry.
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  • ABOUT US
    • Hurricane Recovery
    • Upcoming Events
    • Leadership >
      • Past LRA Chairs
    • Magazine
    • LRA Staff Directory
    • Latest News
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Member Login
    • COVID
    • Benefits
    • Membership Application
    • Advocacy >
      • Why Tipping Works
    • Chapters
    • Louisiana Restaurant Legends
    • ADA Compliance Disclaimer
  • TRAINING
    • Louisiana Hospitality Jobs
    • ServSafe Foodservice Manager
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe Allergens
    • ServSafe Food Handler
    • ServSuccess
    • Manage My Restaurant
  • WORKERS' COMP
    • Agents & Brokers
    • Leadership
    • Coverages
    • Claims
    • Loss Prevention
    • Questionnaire
    • Compliance Reporting
    • LRA Workers' Comp Directory
    • Contact Us
  • SHOWCASE
    • Speaker Series
    • Attendees >
      • Hotels
    • Exhibitors
    • Be a Sponsor
    • Contact Us
  • EDUCATION
    • About Us
    • ProStart >
      • Educator Resources
    • Apprenticeship
    • Giving >
      • Serving the Future
    • Scholarships
    • Supporters
    • Contact Us