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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.

Marguerite Knight Erwin, Chair
City of Thibodaux

Jeremy Punch, Vice Chair
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Monique Crochet, Secretary/Treasurer
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Zina Sampey
Town of Lockport

Joshua Falgoust
Ward 6

Greg Gaubert
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce

Kristine Strickland
Ward 11

Kyle Williams
Town of Golden Meadow

Donnell Zeringue
Cultural/Historical Organization

**There will be a Special Called Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 4:00 pm.**

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

January 20, 2021
February 17, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 7, 2021 - Executive Committee Meeting
April 21, 2021
May 19, 2021
June 16, 2021
July 21, 2021
August 18, 2021
September 13, 2021 - Special Called Board Meeting
September 15, 2021 - Canceled by Board of Directors
October 20, 2021
November 17, 2021
December 15, 2021

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.

Cody A. Gray, TMP — Cody A. Gray, TMP

President & CEO
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Bree Plaisance — Bree Plaisance

Officer Manager/Administrative Assistant
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Ian Wallis — Ian Wallis

Sales & Marketing Manager
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Brenda Trosclair — Brenda Trosclair

Travel Counselor
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John Adams — John Adams

Travel Counselor
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Cody A. Gray, TMP

Cody A. Gray, TMP

President & CEO

Cody A. Gray joined the team in April of 2020 as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism (LCBT) before being promoted to President & CEO, the position he now serves. Cody, a native of Lake City, FL, has worked in Florida’s travel industry for for over seven years, first for the Columbia County Tourist Development Council and then as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Tru by Hilton - Lake City Hotels, Inc. He received his TMP (Travel Marketing Professional) certification from the Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College in 2018 and is also the recipient of the Emerging Leader Award from the Florida Festivals and Events Association.

"Lafourche Parish has such a diverse culture significant to the history of Louisiana. The people, food, and attractions found here you simply can't find anywhere else in the world. My favorite thing about the area has to be the food. Each dish has its own unique spices and flavoring, not to mention the abundance of fresh seafood. I will never eat the same way again after living in Louisiana's Cajun Bayou!"

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Bree Plaisance

Bree Plaisance

Officer Manager/Administrative Assistant

Bree Plaisance, a lifelong resident of Lafourche Parish, joined the team in March of 2020 as the Office Manager and Administrative Assistant. She has spent more than 10 years managing offices and organizing finances for an array of businesses. Bree also started working in the hospitality industry at the young age of 12 bussing tables during summers. She brings this same hard work, dedication, and valuable hospitality experience to Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism. She is a graduate of Nicholls State University where she received her degrees in business and accounting.

Outside of her career, she is a mother of 2 sons, 2 step-daughters and 2 step-grandsons and another on the way. She has a passion for learning about people and their heritage and her favorite thing about living in Lafourche is exploring the history and enjoying the local festivals with her friends and family. In her spare time you can find Bree enjoying the natural beauty of the area at her family’s camp or out on their boat.

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Ian Wallis

Ian Wallis

Sales & Marketing Manager

Ian Wallis joined the Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism team in April of 2021 as the Sales & Marketing Manager. Ian is very passionate about the travel and tourism industry and is very thankful to have been able to take that love for the travel industry and turn it into a career. He attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, earning a BS in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management and later obtaining his Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality. He began his career in the hotel industry and then worked for two international tour companies, Collette Vacations and Friendly Planet Travel.

In his spare time, Ian enjoys baking delicious desserts, cheering on his favorite soccer team, Chelsea FC, and traveling the globe. He has visited over 25 countries so far and enjoys experiencing and learning about different cultures.

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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.

John Adams

John Adams

Travel Counselor

John is a resident of Bayou Blue, in Lafourche Parish and has been a member of the team since June 2021. Previously he had worked throughout his life in the oilfield industry. Before retiring from this line of work, he held the position of Barge Administrator of a 300-man living quarter in the Bay of Campeche.

He enjoys telling stories of the local area and assisting visitors to find their own memories and ancestry. He has a strong work ethic and believes in the value of teamwork in order to complete projects. He believes in moving forward in life while also learning from the past. Of most importance, he reminds us to never forget to enjoy the journey of life.

John is a veteran of the USAF and with his spouse Myra, is the proud parent of 3 children and 7 grandchildren. His spare time is filled with family life, ancestry research, antiquing, crafting, fishing, and visiting the local areas of interest.