PERSONAL:

Jason Barnes has resided in Southwest Louisiana since 2001. He is married to his wife, Tara, and has two daughters, Madison and Lauren Kate.

EDUCATION:

• High School: Sulphur High School, Sulphur, Louisiana, Class of 1992
• College: Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Music Business, Class of 1997 
• Venue Management School, International Association of Venue Management, Class of 2014
• Graduate Program, Venue Management School, International Association of Venue Management, Class of 2015

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

• City of Lake Charles, Director of Marketing and Cultural Affairs
• Brimstone Historical Society, Executive Director
• KPLC-TV, Reporter
• The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, Programs Coordinator
• Richard Flowers Events, Events Coordinator
• Disney Company, Special Events Coordinator

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

• Appointed member of Louisiana Environmental Education Commission - (2012-2014)
• Member of International Association of Venue Management (IAVM) – (2013-current)
• Current Board Appointments: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Tipitina's Community Foundation, Junior League Community Advisory Board, Friends of Central School
• Previous Board Appointments: Lake Charles Symphony, Artist Civic Theatre Society

CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY:

Employed with the Police Jury since 2007