Visit Baton Rouge 2026 Board of Directors
Meet the leadership guiding the future of tourism with the 2026 Board of Directors
ROWDY GAUDET – CHAIRMAN
Represents: Metro Council (term ex. 12/31/26)
STEPHEN HIGHTOWER – VICE CHAIRMAN
Represents: Louisiana Restaurant Association – BR Chapter (term1 ex. 12/31/26)
ROBYN MERRICK - SECRETARY/TREASURER
Represents: Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (term2 ex. 12/31/28)
GARY L. JUPITER, Jr. – IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Represents: Baton Rouge Lodging Association (term2 ex. 12/31/27)
GARY PATUREAU
Represents: Mayor-President (term2 ex. 12/31/26)
CLAUDE F. REYNAUD, JR.
Represents: Preserve Louisiana (Foundation for Historical La) (term3 ex. 12/31/27)
JANICE DELERNO
Represents: Baton Rouge Lodging Association (term1 ex. 12/31/27)
JEREMY FONTENOT
Represents: Baton Rouge Area Chamber (term1-ex. 12/31/28)
KAREN M. SONIAT, PH.D.
Represents: Metro Council (term1 ex. 12/31/28)
MARTY ENGQUIST
Represents: Downtown Development District (term2 ex. 12/31/28)
Visit Baton Rouge Public Notices
For board meeting notices and minutes, please visit our Public Notices page.
