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Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism Board of Directors

Mission Statement
Our mission is to position Lafourche Parish as a regionally, nationally and internationally recognized year-round destination by developing quality marketing programs and promoting events that attract visitors and stimulate economic development and growth.

Vision Statement
Our vision is to be known as a top 10 tourism destination within the state of Louisiana. Lafourche Parish will have a visitor recognized brand as a culturally rich area with award-winning outdoor, historical and culinary attractions. Tourism will be a driving factor within the economy of the Parish.

Board of Directors
Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism is governed by a nine-member board of directors. Each member is appointed by one of nine entities within Lafourche Parish and are elected to a three-year term on the board. The mission of the board of directors is to stimulate economic development by marketing Lafourche Parish as a destination for tourists.

Jeremy Punch, Chair
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Marguerite Knight Erwin, Vice Chair
City of Thibodaux

Zina Sampey, Secretary/Treasurer
Town of Lockport

Monique Crochet
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Joshua Falgoust
Ward 6

Greg Gaubert
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce

Linda Guidry
Town of Golden Meadow

Kristine Strickland
Ward 11

Donnell Zeringue
Cultural/Historical Organization

The Board meets every third Wednesday of the month at 5:15 pm.

November 14, 2018
December 19, 2018
January 16, 2019
February 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
April 17, 2019
May 15, 2019
June 19, 2019
July 17, 2019
August 21, 2019
September 18, 2019
October 16, 2019
November 20, 2019
December 18, 2019

Location:
Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Visitor Center
4484 LA Highway 1 (US Hwy 90 @ LA Hwy 1)
Raceland, LA 70394

Meeting dates subject to change. Notice of changes will be posted prior to the meeting.

Timothy P. Bush, CDME, TMP — Timothy P. Bush, CDME, TMP

President & CEO
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Kellie Walters, TMP — Kellie Walters, TMP

Marketing Communications Manager
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Melissa Chiasson Durocher — Melissa Chiasson Durocher

Sales Manager
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Hope Jambon — Hope Jambon

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
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Brenda Trosclair — Brenda Trosclair

Travel Counselor
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Timothy P. Bush, CDME, TMP

Timothy P. Bush, CDME, TMP

President & CEO

Timothy P. Bush has been the President & CEO of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism (LCBT) since March 2015. Bush joined LCBT from the Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau where he served as Marketing Manager.

A native of Louisiana, Bush has worked with the Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and as Executive Director of Beauregard Tourist Commission, where his tourism career began in 2004. He is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe.

“My favorite activity in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou is spending time on the water. Whether it’s an airboat, swamp tour or fishing, nothing beats the natural beauty found throughout Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou in Lafourche Parish.”

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Kellie Walters, TMP

Kellie Walters, TMP

Marketing Communications Manager

Kellie Walters has been the Marketing Communications Manager for Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism since May 2016. She is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe and has over ten years of experience as a marketing and communications professional.

"Fishing is my favorite thing to do in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou! Growing up in Lafourche Parish, my family spent many days on the water catching redfish, speckle trout, and crabs, and I still love a great day in the boat soaking up the sun. There's nothing like the thrill of reeling in that perfect catch surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the bayous."

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Melissa Chiasson Durocher

Melissa Chiasson Durocher

Sales Manager

Melissa Chiasson has been a Travel Counselor for Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism since May of 2017. Born and raised on Bayou Lafourche, Melissa has worked with the Louisiana Restaurant Association, Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. and the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce.

“My favorite thing about our Cajun Bayou is the people, and the culture. We are warm and engaging, some of the friendliest people anywhere. If we don’t greet you with a hug, then we sure do part with one. Do you need a ride, a bite to eat, a place to stay? Ask us for directions and we will sit down and draw you out a map. I love where I live!”

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Hope Jambon

Hope Jambon

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Hope Jambon is a Baton Rouge native, who moved to Lafourche Parish after marrying her husband in 2007. She received her paralegal certificate in 2003. Hope has worked as a paralegal/legal assistant since 2001. In her 15 years of legal experience, she has assisted in many trials and mediations, along with attending legal seminars to continue her education. Hope aspires to the highest professionalism with visitors and her work, but also relishes getting to know the visitors and partners on a personal level. She has three children and enjoys spending her spare time with her family.

Brenda Trosclair

Brenda Trosclair

Travel Counselor

Brenda is a resident of Bayou Blue, in Lafourche Parish and has been a member of the team since January 2019. She received her first job when she was younger because of the fact that she spoke Cajun French and could communicate with customers. She retired from the medical field after 32 years as a certified medical coder and billing representative. She attended coding and insurance seminars through the years to further her education. The most important lesson she learned through the years is that you need teamwork and a positive attitude to succeed in everyday life.

She loves talking to visitors to not only share our history of Lafourche Parish, but to also listen and enjoy their stories. She loves being with people and sharing her Cajun stories of her past with family and friends. She has two daughters with two grandchildren. Her family is the joy of her life. She loves spending time with them.