Born in Lafayette, LA, Tarek Polite is married to the former Kathleen Austin of Lake Charles.

EDUCATION:

• High School: New Iberia Senior High, Graduated 1988
• College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Management & Marketing from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, 1992
• Graduate School: Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, 1999.

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

• Associate Minister and Member of the Church Council of the New Covenant Faith Baptist Church, Lake Charles
• Licensed Real Estate Agent, 2012 - present
• Member of the National Association of Realtors, 2012 - present
• Member of the Louisiana Association of Realtors, 2012 - present
• Member of the Southwest Louisiana Association of Realtors, 2012 - present
• State President of the Association of Community Action Partnership of Louisiana from 2019-Present
• Board Member of the Community Action Association of VI from 2019-Present

CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY:

• Employed with the Police Jury since 1992.