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  • Home
    • Latest News
    • Upcoming Events
  • About Us
    • History
    • Leadership >
      • Past LRA Chairs
    • Executive Team
    • Staff Directory
  • Membership
    • Join Now
    • Benefits
    • LRA Partner Programs
    • Advocacy
    • Chapters
    • Ask the LRA
  • Training
    • Louisiana Hospitality Jobs
    • Servsafe Foodservice Manager
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSuccess
    • ServSafe Allergens
    • Manage My Restaurant
    • Servsafe Food Handler
  • Workers' Comp
    • About Workers' Comp
    • Pay Your Premium
    • Agents & Brokers
    • Coverages
    • Claims
    • Loss Prevention
    • Questionnaire
    • Compliance Reporting
    • LRA SIF Staff Directory
    • Contact Us
  • Showcase
    • Attendees
    • Exhibitors >
      • Booth Rates
    • Hotels & Travel
    • Contact Us
  • Education
    • About Us
    • ProStart >
      • Educator Resources
    • Annual Partners
    • Giving >
      • Serving the Future
    • Apprenticeship
    • LRAEF Scholars
    • Contact Us
  • Media
    • Publications >
      • À La Carte Magazine
      • A Little Lagniappe Blog
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Connect Locally

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. ​
  • Localize member experience
  • Develop and cultivate leaders in the restaurant and hospitality industries
  • 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

Upcoming Events

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Acadiana Chapter

​Randy Daniel, Acadiana Chapter President
OMW Holdings, Lafayette

Acadiana Chapter Board of Directors:

Ken Veron, Cafe Vermillionville, Lafayette
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Linda Arnaud, Heartland Payment Systems, Lafayette
Rick Cambre, Ground Pat'i, Lafayette
Kathryn Cantu, Palmyre, Lafayette
Stacey Fillingim, La Pizzeria, Lafayette
Chris Himel, Acadiana Restaurant Supply, Lafayette


Leonard Louvierre, Zea Rotisserie & Bar, Lafayette
​Keith Bond
, Mel's Diner, Broussard  & Lafayette

Dwight Prudhomme, Republic National Distributing Co., Lafayette  
​Rod Latiolais
, Abacus, Youngsville
Ben Berthelot, LCVC, Lafayette
 
Becky DuBois, ULL, Lafayette 
 

Bayou Chapter

Michael Dalmau, Bayou Chapter President
Cinclare Restaurant
, Thibodaux

Bayou Chapter Board of Directors:    

Randy Barrios, Flanagan's, Thibodaux                                 
Fabian Castillo, Alumni Grill, Houma
Gregory Hamer, Taco Bell - B & G Food Ent., Morgan City
Nigel Hodgson, New Orleans Roast, Covington 
Buddy Aucoin, Ben E. Keith, Prairieville 
Donald Spahr, Spahr's, Thibodaux

Cenla Chapter

Scott Laliberte, Cenla Chapter President
Diamond Grill, Alexandria

Cenla Chapter Board of Directors:
Jack Doggett, Rotolo's Craft & Crust, Alexandria
Greg Baker, Greg Baker State Farm, Alexandria
Jenna Carey, Magnolia Bend, Pineville

Nick Carrozza, Critic's Choice, Alexandria
Wes Clark, Southwest Beverage, Alexandria
Tim McLin, The Mirror Room, Alexandria
Molly Michiels, The Bentley Room, Alexandria

Greater Baton Rouge Chapter

Stephen Hightower, Greater Baton Rouge Chapter President
City Group Hospitality, Baton Rouge​​

Greater Baton Rouge Chapter Board of Directors:
Brad Watts, Kalurah Street Grill, Cecelia Creole Bistro, Baton Rouge
Hudson Lemoine, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Baton Rouge
Lisa
Boudreaux​, The Gilded Artichoke, Zachary
Megan Klock, Ruffino's, Baton Rouge
David Fletcher, Community Coffee, Baton Rouge
Mickey Freiberg, A La Carte Foods, Belle Rose
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Shawn Hayes, Reinhart, Baton Rouge
Jeff Conaway, City Group Hospitality
Steven Fontenot, Superior Grill 
Shane Srsen, Fresh Chef 
Scott Ricci, Drago's Seafood
​Jeff Meyers,
Sysco, Baton Rouge ​
Bruce Attinger, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, Baton Rouge
Andy Blouin, Neat Wine, Baton Rouge
Michael Boudreaux, Jubans & SoLou Restaurants, Baton Rouge
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Kerrie Kikendall, L'Auberge, Baton Rouge
Peter Sclafani, Phil's Oyster Bar, P-Beau's, Portobello's Grill,
SoLou and Jubans, Baton Rouge
Jon Roy, LMS Associates

Greater New Orleans Chapter

Chris Esteve, Greater New Orleans Chapter President
BRG, Pizza Domenica, New Orleans ​​

Greater New Orleans Chapter Board of Directors:
Emery Whalen, QED Hospitality, New Orleans
Andrew Captain, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Metairie
Scot Craig, Katie's Restaurant, New Orleans
Darren Chiasson, Republic National Distributing Co., New Orleans
Mark Latter, Latter Hospitality, New Orleans 
Tony Abadie, Jack Rose Restaurant, 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 
Michael Carmouche, Ecolab, New Orleans 

Katy Casbarian, Arnaud’s Restaurant, New Orleans

Tommy Cvitanovich, Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, Metairie
Bill DiPaola, Ballard Brands, New Orleans 
Michael Eastman, Auto-Chlor Services, LLC, Jefferson 
Patrick Gros, Bienvenue Bar & Grill, Harahan
Nick Hazard, Crescent Crown Distributing, New Orleans
​Helen LeBourgeois, TLC Linen Services, New Orleans
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Scott Lynch, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, Harahan
Michael Maenza, SWEGS Kitchen, Kenner
Michael Miller, Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar, 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
Octavio Mantilla, BRG Hospitality
Glen Armantrout, JMH Companies

Northeast Chapter 

Jane Weems, Northeast Chapter Treasurer/Secretary
Waterfront Grill, Monroe


Northeast Chapter Board of Directors:
Alana Cooper, Monroe/West Monroe CVB
Joe Danna, Montgomery Poultry & Egg, Monroe
Rick Greene, Moxey, West Monroe
Thomas R. Hardy, Riverside Coney Island/Don Tomas, Monroe
David Hearn, Catfish Cabin, Monroe
David Massey, Massey's Meat Market, Monroe

Northshore Chapter

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

Northshore Chapter Board of Directors:
Russell Prima, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, Covington
Jake Palmer, Acme Oyster House, Covington 
Deb Morel, Thompson Packers, Inc., Slidell
Shirley Deluzain, Benedict’s Plantation, Mandeville 
Craig Smith, Raising Cane's, Covington

Northwest Chapter

Jason McKinney, Northwest Chapter President
Texas Roadhouse, Bossier City

Northwest Chapter Board of Directors:
Timothy Hawkins, Eagle Distributors, Inc., Shreveport 
Jeremy Robinson, Centerpoint Energy, Shreveport ​

Southwest Chapter

Ben Ferguson, Southwest Chapter President 
Sysco, Sulphur

Southwest Chapter Board of Directors:
Chauncey Davis, Ben E. Keith, Sulphur
Jim Guilbeaux, Freshko, Lake Charles
Byron Hardy, CenterPoint Energy, Lake Charles
Rocky Keeley, Mr. Gatti's Pizza, Sulphur 
Rob King, Pitt Grill Restaurant, Lake Charles
Shanna Landry, SWLA CVB, Lake Charles               
Mike Sanders, Glazer's Companies of Louisiana, Lafayette
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