Dynamic leader with expertise in strategic planning, legislative advocacy, and financial management. Proven track record in engaging stakeholders and navigating industry challenges to drive organizational success.
Results-oriented executive skilled in building strong relationships and leading legislative efforts. Experience in directing member services and communications, ensuring fiscal responsibility while advancing member interests and organizational stability.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
President & CEO
Louisiana Oil Marketers And Convenience Store Association
Baton Rouge
09.2002 - 12.2025
Served as chief executive responsible for all strategic, operational, legislative, and financial functions of a statewide trade association.
Led legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts before the Louisiana Legislature, state agencies, and regulatory bodies on issues impacting fuel marketers and convenience stores.
Built and maintained long-standing relationships with legislators, regulators, allied associations, and industry stakeholders to advance member interests.
Directed member services, communications, and engagement strategies to ensure relevance, retention, and organizational stability.
Managed association finances, budgeting, contracts, vendors, and compliance to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.
Organized and executed annual conventions, board meetings, PAC events, educational programs, and industry forums.
Provided strategic counsel to board leadership and members on policy trends, regulatory changes, and business impacts.
Represented the association publicly through media, testimony, presentations, and coalition leadership roles.
Navigated periods of political, regulatory, and industry disruption with steady leadership and institutional knowledge.
President, Board of Directors
Louisiana Society Of Association Executives
Baton Rouge
2012 - 2012
Facilitated communication between board members and staff to ensure alignment.
Led strategic planning sessions for organizational growth and member engagement.
Assisted in developing annual goals that aligned with the organization's vision statement.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Communication
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana, LA
01-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05-1996
Skills
Strategic planning
Legislative advocacy
Financial management
Policy writing
Member engagement
Organizational development
Timeline
President & CEO
Louisiana Oil Marketers And Convenience Store Association