LRA CHAPTERS 

To support our advocacy and membership activities, the LRA is comprised of nine chapters throughout the state. Each chapter is governed by a board of directors and led by a chapter president who is elected annually. Each chapter is also serviced by a Regional Director and Chapter Member Services Coordinator. 

The LRA Chapters’ purpose is to:
• Localize member experience
• Develop and cultivate leaders in the restaurant industry
• Provide knowledgeable guest speakers
• Present ideas, with a best practices exchange
• Support advocacy efforts at the local level and through Hospitality PAC contribution
• Promote philanthropy and  a connection with the LRA Education Foundation

ACADIANA CHAPTER

Acadiana Chapter President
​Randy Daniel, OMW Holdings, Lafayette

Acadiana Chapter Board of Directors:
​Linda Arnaud, Heartland Payment Systems, Lafayette
Keith Bond, Mel's Diner, Lafayette
Rick Cambre, Ground Pat'i, Lafayette
Kathryn Cantu, Cafe Sydnie Mae, Breaux Bridge
​​Clay Fasnacht, Schilling Distributing Co., Lafayette
Stacey Fillingim, La Pizzeria, Lafayette
​Chris Himel, Acadiana Restaurant Supply, Lafayette

​Rod Latiolais, Le Pavillon, Lafayette
Leonard Louvierre, Zea Rotisserie Restaurants, Lafayette
Dwight Prudhomme, Republic National Distributing Company, Lafayette  
Casey Rawlings, Hilton's Restaurant Supply, Lafayette
Ken Veron, Cafe Vermillionville, Lafayette 

BAYOU CHAPTER

Bayou Chapter President
​Michael Dalmau, Cinclare Restaurant, Thibodaux

Bayou Chapter Board of Directors:    
Buddy Aucoin,  DJ's Grille, Vacherie
Linda Ayers, Ground Pat'i, Houma  
Randy Barrios, Flanagan's, Thibodaux                                 
Fabian Castillo, Alumni Grill, Houma
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​Gregory Hamer, Taco Bell - B&G Food Ent., Morgan City
Nigel Hodgson, New Orleans Roast, Covington 
Donald Spahr, Spahr's, Thibodaux

CENLA CHAPTER

Cenla Chapter President
​Scott Laliberte, Diamond Grill, Alexandria

Cenla Chapter Board of Directors
Greg Baker, Baker State Farm Insurance, Alexandria
Jenna Carey, Magnolia Bend, Pineville
Nick Carrozza, Critic's Choice, Alexandria
Wes Clark, Southwest Beverage, Alexandria

​Jack Doggett, Rotolo's Craft & Crust, Alexandria
Tim McLin, The Mirror Room, Alexandria
David Merchant, BJ's Pizza, Alexandria
Molly Michiels, The Bentley Room, Alexandria

GREATER BATON ROUGE CHAPTER

Greater Baton Rouge Chapter President
Jeffrey Conaway, Beausoleil, Baton Rouge 

Greater Baton Rouge Chapter Board of Directors:
​Bruce Attinger, Walk-On's, Baton Rouge
Andy Blouin, Neat Wine, Baton Rouge
Lisa Boudreaux, The Gilded Artichoke,  Zachary
Michael Boudreaux, SoLou, Baton Rouge
Mickey Freiberg, A La Carte Food Properties, Baton Rouge
David Fletcher, Community Coffee, Baton Rouge 
Shawn Hayes, Reinhart Foodservice, Baton Rouge

Stephen Hightower, City Hospitality Group, Baton Rouge
​Megan Klock, Ruffino's, Baton Rouge
Kerrie Kirkendall, L'Auberge, Baton Rouge
Hudson Lemoine, Coca-Cola, Baton Rouge
Jeff Meyers, Sysco, Baton Rouge 
Scott Ricci, Drago's, Baton Rouge
Peter Sclafani, Down South Hospitality, Baton Rouge
Brad Watts, Kalurah Street Grill, Baton Rouge

GREATER NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER

​Greater New Orleans Chapter President
Scot Craig, Katie's Restaurant & Bar, New Orleans

Greater New Orleans Chapter Board of Directors
Tony Abadie, QED Hospitality, New Orleans
Mark Amato, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, New Orleans
Patrick Brennan, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, New Orleans
Ralph Brennan, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, New Orleans 
Andrew Captain, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Metairie
Michael Carmouche, Ecolab, New Orleans 
Katy Casbarian, Arnaud’s Restaurant, New Orleans
Darren Chiasson, Republic National Distributing Company, New Orleans
​Tommy Cvitanovich, Thompson Packers, Inc., Slidell
​Bill  DiPaola, Ballard Brands, Covington
​John Eastman, Auto-Chlor Services
​Chris Esteve, BRG Hospitality, New Orleans
​Patrick Gros, Bienvenue Bar & Grill, Harahan
​Nick Hazard, Crescent Crown Distributing, New Orleans
​John Hildebrand, Performance Food Service, Harahan

Mark Latter, Latter Hospitality, New Orleans
​Robert  LeBlanc, LeBlanc + Smith, New Orleans
​Helen LeBourgeois, TLC Linen Services, New Orleans
​Scott Lynch, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, New Orleans
Michael Maenza, SWEGS Kitchen, Kenner​
​Michael Miller, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, New Orleans 
Martha Nolan-Leake, Heartland Payment Systems, New Orleans
Greg Reggio, Taste Buds Management, New Orleans
Melvin Rodrigue, Galatoire’s Restaurant, New Orleans 
Paul Rotner, Acme Oyster House, Metairie 
Randy Stein, Mr. B’s Bistro, New Orleans
Sal Sunseri, P & J Oyster Co., New Orleans
Steve Trotter, Centerplate, New Orleans
​Anthony Vojkovich, Crescent City Steak House, New Orleans
Steve Woodruff, Commander’s Palace, New Orleans
Emery Whalen, QED Hospitality, New Orleans 

NORTHEAST CHAPTER

Northeast Chapter Board of Directors
Alana Cooper, Monroe-West Monroe CVB, West Monroe 
Joe Danna, Reinhart Foodservice, Monroe
Jim Doull, Taco Tio, Inc./Taco Bell, West Monroe
Rick Greene, Moxey, Baton Rouge 
Thomas R. Hardy, Riverside Coney Island/Don Tomas, Monroe

​David Hearn, Catfish Cabin, Monroe
David Massey, Massey's Meat Market, Monroe
Jane Weems, Waterfront Grill, Monroe

NORTHSHORE CHAPTER

Northshore Chapter President
Alan Guilbeau, PJ's Coffee, Covington 

Northshore Chapter Board of Directors      
Shirley Deluzain, Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville 
Brian Girardot, Community Coffee Company, Baton Rouge
​Deb Morel, Thompson Packers, Inc., Slidell

​​Jake Palmer, Acme Oyster House, Covington
Russell Prima, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Covington
Craig Smith, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Covington

NORTHWEST CHAPTER

Northwest Chapter President
​Jason McKinney, Texas Roadhouse, Bossier City

Northwest Chapter Board of Directors:
Timothy Hawkins, Eagle Distributors, Inc., Shreveport 
Woody Mitchell, Boomtown Casino, Bossier City

​Jeremy Robinson, Centerpoint Energy, Shreveport 
Sharon Windham, Boomtown Casino, Bossier City

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

Southwest Chapter President 
Ben Ferguson, Sysco, Sulphur

Southwest Chapter Board of Directors
Chauncey Davis, Ben E. Keith, Sulphur
Liz Fuselier, Sassy Oil & Vinegar, Lake Charles 
Jim Guilbeaux, Freshko, Lake Charles
Byron Hardy, CenterPoint Energy, Lake Charles​

Rocky Keeley, Mr. Gatti's Pizza, Sulphur ​​
Rob King, Pitt Grill Restaurant, Sulphur         
Eddie Lewis, The Foundation House, Lake Charles
Mike Sanders, Glazer's Companies of Louisiana, Iowa