Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism Board of Directors

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism 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 goals.

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism 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.

Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism 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, Chairman
City of Thibodaux

Greg Gaubert
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce

Jeremy Punch, Secretary/Treasurer
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Monique Crochet
Lafourche Chamber of Commerce

Sharleen Hotard
Ward 6

Kristen Strickland
Ward 11

Patricia Whitney
Lafourche Historical Society

Zina Sampey
Town of Lockport

Linda Guidry
Town of Golden Meadow

The Board meets every third Wednesday of the month.

December 20, 2017
February 21, 2018
March 21, 2018
April 18, 2018
May 16, 2018
June 20, 2018
July 18, 2018
August 15, 2018
September 19, 2018
October 17, 2018
November 21, 2018
December 18, 2018

Location:
Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Visitors 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 — Kellie Walters

Marketing Communications Manager
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Misty Rhodes — Misty Rhodes

Office Manager
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Melissa Chiasson Durocher — Melissa Chiasson Durocher

Sales Manager
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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

Kellie Walters

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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Misty Rhodes

Misty Rhodes

Office Manager

Misty has worked for Louisiana's Cajun Bayou Tourism since the summer of 2015. She was raised on the bayous of Lafourche and is a graduate of Nicholls State University.

"Growing up in Lafourche Parish, I have always been interested in the wonderful history and culture that's found here. I enjoy riding in the boat and going down the Bayou into the swamps. There's no other pastime quite as relaxing to me."

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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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