Born in Marrero, LA, Dane Bolin has lived in the Lake Charles area for over 50 years. He is married to Cathy E. Nicholas, a retired first-grade teacher from the Calcasieu Parish School Board. They have two children, Emily and Brett.
EDUCATION:
High School: Sam Houston High, Lake Charles, LA, 1982
College: Bachelor of Science from McNeese State University, 1990
MILITARY:
Honorable Discharge United States Navy, 1987
Honorable Discharge Louisiana Army National Guard, 1989
ACTIVITIES & HONORS:
Former Assistant Basketball Coach, Barbe High School
Former Louisiana High School Basketball Referee (12 years)
Notary Public, State of Louisiana since 1992
Member, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Past President, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board
Past President, Louisiana Juvenile Detention Association
Completed Leadership SWLA, Chamber, 2008
Member, International City/County Management Association - Veterans Advisory Committee
2009 Don E. Wydra Memorial Award - Juvenile Justice
2011 MacArthur Foundation Champion for Change Award - Juvenile Justice
2012 Law Day Liberty Bell Award - Juvenile Justice
2014 Annie E. Casey Foundation Systems Official Award - Juvenile Justice
EMPLOYMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH:
Employed as Probation Officer in 1991
Employed as Director of Detention Services in 1998
Employed as Assistant Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services in 2003
Employed as Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services in 2007
