LRA Announces 2021 Leadership

The Louisiana Restaurant Association is proud to announce the chapter presidents who will lead its membership in 2021. The LRA is comprised of nine chapters across the state, each designed to support our advocacy and membership activities. Every year, the chapters’ Board of Directors elects a restaurant owner in its ranks to serve as President. This year’s leaders, who volunteer their time and efforts at the highest level, are charged with localizing the overall LRA member experience and cultivating opportunities for growth within the association.
 
The 2021 LRA Chapter Presidents are:
 

• Acadiana Chapter: Randy Daniel of OMW Restaurant Holdings including La Pizzeria in Lafayette
• Bayou Chapter: Buddy Aucoin of DJ’s Grille in Vacherie
• Cenla Chapter: Scott Laliberte of The Diamond Grill, The Mirror Room, The Bentley Room and Hotel Bentley in Alexandria
• Greater Baton Rouge Chapter: Jeffrey Conaway of Beausoleil in Baton Rouge
• Greater New Orleans Chapter: Mark Latter of Latter Hospitality including in New Orleans including Tujague’s Restaurant, Claret Wine Bar, The Bower, and the soon to open Birdy’s in New Orleans
• Northeast Chapter: Tara Ambrose of Tara’s Taste of the Town West Monroe
• Northshore Chapter: Jake Palmer previously of Acme Oyster House
• Northwest Chapter: Jason McKinney of Texas Roadhouse in Bossier City
• Southwest Chapter: Ben Ferguson of Sysco in Sulphur

 
“The LRA’s impact is significant because of its volunteer leaders,” said LRA President and CEO Stan Harris. “This group of restaurateurs and industry professionals will serve as strong representatives of their respective regions and the industry statewide in 2021.”