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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)

 

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