PERSONAL:

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and resides there; married to the former Edith Pavy; one child, Andrew.

EDUCATION:

• High School: LaGrange High (Lake Charles), Graduated 1980
• College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, 1984
• Graduate School: Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, 1994

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

• Graduate of Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) Leadership Louisiana program (2013)
• Graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s program “Leadership for the 21st Century: Chaos, Conflict, and Courage,”        2008
• Graduate of Louisiana State University’s Executive Training Program (3 years), 2006
• Past President of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials of the Louisiana Police Jury Association
• Graduate of the Chamber Southwest Louisiana Leadership Program, 1998

EMPLOYMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH:

• Began employment within the Parish in December, 1994
• Served as Assistant Parish Administrator 2002 - 2010
• Has served as Parish Administrator since April 1, 2010