As a partner at Coleman Partners Architects since 2021, Thibaut recently led the company’s rebranding effort with a strategy of honoring the firm’s history while projecting a path forward. He has participated in the design team for prestigious projects in the Baton Rouge area, such as the Center for Coastal and Deltaic Solutions at the Water Campus, and LSU’s Patrick F. Taylor Hall. He is a member of the Capitol City’s Finest Class of 2018, which raised money to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and a member of St. Aloysius Parish Church and School.

Personal motto:

“Confidence shared is better than confidence only in yourself.”

Most important quality for a leader:

Organization and planning. Our most basic task as an industry is the organization and conveyance of information. I try to lead by example and share my strategies for organization and planning.

One thing that would make the Capital Region a better place to live or do business:

More engagement with our universities. We have a lot of talent here, and keeping young professionals in town is critical to progress.

How I inspire my team:

I strive to lead by example, demonstrating consistency and taking pride in everything I do, even in the smallest details.

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