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  • Home
    • Latest News
    • Upcoming Events
  • About Us
    • History
    • Leadership >
      • Past LRA Chairs
    • Executive Team
    • Staff Directory
  • Membership
    • Join Now
    • LRA Endorsed Partners
    • Testimonials
    • Advocacy
    • LRA Chapters
    • Ask the LRA
  • Workers' Comp
    • About Workers' Comp
    • Pay Your Premium
    • Agents & Brokers
    • Coverages
    • Claims
    • Loss Prevention
    • Questionnaire
    • Compliance Reporting
    • LRA SIF Staff Directory
    • Contact Us
  • Education
    • About Us
    • ProStart >
      • Educator Resources
    • Annual Partners
    • Giving >
      • Serving the Future
    • Apprenticeship
    • LRAEF Scholars
    • Contact Us
  • SHOWCASE
  • Media
    • Publications >
      • À La Carte Magazine
      • A Little Lagniappe Blog
    • LRA App
    • Socials
    • Video
    • Podcasts >
      • We Live to Eat
      • Capitol Connection
    • Awards
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy >
      • ADA Compliance
  • Training
    • Servsafe Foodservice Manager
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • Servsafe Food Handler
    • ServSuccess
    • ServSafe Allergens
    • Manage My Restaurant
    • Louisiana Hospitality Jobs

LRA Executive Team

Stan Harris, President & CEO 


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Stan Harris was chosen by the Louisiana Restaurant Association as president and CEO in August 2010. Harris spent over 30 years in leadership roles in the restaurant industry with TJM Restaurant Management, the largest franchisee of Ruth’s Chris Steak House serving for 17 years as President and CEO. TJMRM developed successful brands including Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant, TJ Ribs and Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant.
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In addition to leading advocacy efforts for the LRA, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the LRA Self Insurer’s Fund which provides a competitive market focused solution for workers' compensation needs. The firm manages approximately $35 million dollars in reserves and provides coverage for over $975,000,000 in annual hospitality payrolls. He also serves as President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation.  

​For the LRA he leads all association activities including legislative affairs, media relations, association policies, as well as program development and implementation. He is also key contact with the National Restaurant Association and served as the NRA Educational Foundation Chair in 2020. 

Meet Our Leadership Team


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Steve Queyrouze

Chief Operating Officer
​Executive VP

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Melissa Dixon

VP, Claims and Safety

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Pam St. Pierre

Chief Revenue Officer
Executive VP

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Jonathan Baynham

LRAEF Executive Director

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Sherri Spinelli

​Chief Financial Officer

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Will DuBos

Director of Government
and Public Affairs

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Wendy Waren

SVP, Communications

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