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Executive Spotlight: Christopher D’Elia
Executive Spotlight: Christopher D'Elia recently celebrated his 10th year as dean of LSU's College of the Coast & Environment, the longest continuous tenure of any presently serving LSU dean.
Meet Louisiana’s Female Founder 100: Sevetri Wilson
What does this entrepreneur share with Joanna Gaines, Rhiana and Serena Williams?
From ‘little company’ to multimillion-dollar firm
Louisiana Fire Extinguisher CEO Sarah Grace Brooks' mantra: 'We need to think bigger.'
Entrepreneur: Karen Goodridge
Entrepreneur: Karen Goodridge is the owner of KG Consulting, a firm that specializes in the transition for students and adults changing careers.
Executive Spotlight: Jerry Lebold
Executive Spotlight: Jerry Lebold was appointed by BASF in August to serve as senior vice president and general manager for the company's largest North American manufacturing site in Geismar.
Entrepreneur: Jacob Jolibois and Matthew Armstrong
Entrepreneur: Jacob Jolibois and Matthew Armstrong are the founders of Block Lawncare, an on-demand lawncare app service with plans to expand beyond Baton Rouge.
Executive Spotlight: Nick Speyrer
Executive Spotlight: Emergent Method, the Baton Rouge-based management consulting company Nick Speyrer founded in 2012, is has seen its revenues grow 635% since 2015.
Women to Watch: Sophia Macias
When 11-year-old Sophia Macias didn’t see a space for local girls her age to connect over golf, she created one.
Cultivating the next gen of entrepreneurs
Deborah Sternberg started the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge a year ago—and already its impact is promising.
Entrepreneur: John Neyland
Entrepreneur: John Neyland, founder of Strength Science Studios, is a seriel entrepreneur who has launched two other companies.
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone
Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone's company has shipped more than 7,000 machines to large manufacturers and retailers across the world.
Entrepreneur: Layne Zuelke
SETTING SIGHTS
While visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art as a child, Baton Rouge-native Layne Zuelke’s eye was drawn to the intricate beauty of...
Executive Spotlight: Calvin Mills Jr.
Position: CEO/President
Company: CMC Technology Solutions, and SLT Technology Inc.
Age: 41
Family: Wife, Brittany, two daughters (Bryce and Baylor Mills), and one son (Aiden Mills)
Hometown: New...
Entrepreneur: Matt Flynn
HOT AND BOTHERED
Matt Flynn remembers struggling to stay properly hydrated on the field as far back as his early days of playing little league...
Executive spotlight: Donn Peterson
Position: Vice President
Company: Group Industries
Age: 56 (going on 9!)
Family: Baby of five siblings
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Education: Continuing...
In the news:
With 2018 revenue of $89...
Entrepreneur: Natalie Ourso, Chad and Heather Carter
DRIVEN BY PAIN
After serving in Iraq, Army veteran Natalie Ourso struggled with PTSD and found herself on a plethora of medications. Struggling with unwanted...
Executive Spotlight: Al Moreau III
Position: President/CEO and physical therapist
Company: Moreau Physical Therapy
Age: 44
Family: Wife, Charlotte, and three children: Ava Grace (16), Adrian (14) and Luke (11)
Hometown: Baton Rouge,...
Inside Lori Virdue’s vintage style shop
Lori Virdue’s love for vintage was born in her grandmother’s closet. Growing up, she lived with three siblings in her grandparents’ retro home in south...
Firsts in Five: Christine Lipsey
Firsts in Five poses five questions to South Louisiana women who were first in some aspect of their field or in the community.
With 37...
Entrepreneur: Renita Williams Thomas
BABY STEPS
Renita Williams Thomas always wanted to change the life of children. Feeling called to pursue a career in pediatrics, she returned to college...
