LCPA - Key Persons
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- Director / Ready CPA LLC - New Orleans
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- Chief Financial Officer and VP of Fin / Goodwill Industries
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- Director of Administration / Southern Forest Products Association - Metairie
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
- Senior Accountant
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- VP Finance and Administration
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- Quality Assurance / Research Manager
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- Communications & Public Relations Director
- Communications / PR Director
I work on all Society communications, print and digital. I enjoy writing and editing Lagniappe magazine and getting the chance to feature our members and the good things they're doing for the profession. I administer LCPA's Education Foundation Scholarship program and lead the Society's financial literacy efforts.
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- Chairman - Elect
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
Anthony Rutledge is serving as Chair-Elect and will accede to the position of Chair in August 2025. He is a Director, Audit and Assurance Services, with LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors in Covington. Anthony is a Past President and current Member at-Large of LCPA's Northshore Chapter and a previous representative of the Society's Emerging CPA Council. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Management Minor, and a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University.
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- Chairman
- General Tax Advisor ( Retired ) AJP State Tax, PLLC - Winter Park
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- of Counsel / Cole, Evans & Peterson
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- Consultant / Hausknecht Accounting LLC - Metairie
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- Administrative Support Specialist
I focus on general admin support. My job duties consist of making attendee lists, registration lists, and name badges for conferences and workshops. I also do the office mail, order office supplies, and assist with anything in our facility to make sure our classes run smoothly.
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- Staff Accountant / Garrety & Associates
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- Immediate past Chair
- Shareholder / Liskow & Lewis - New Orleans
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- Department Head / Southeastern Louisiana University - Hammond
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- Member of the Nominating Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member at - Large
Brett Summerville is serving a two-year term (2024-26) as a Member at-Large. He is a Tax Senior Manager with Hannis T. Bourgeois CPAs & Business Advisors in New Orleans. A Past President of LCPA's New Orleans Chapter, Brett also serves on the Society's Federal Taxation and State and Local Taxation committees. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans.
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
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- Chairman
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Director of Tax & Reg Reporting / Amedisys, Inc - Baton Rouge
Bridget Kaigler serves as LCPA's 2024-25 Chair. An LCPA board member since 2021, Bridget is the first woman of color to chair the non-profit association in its 113-year history. In her one-year term in the top volunteer position, she sets forth on a state-wide tour, promoting her theme: The Power of Inspiration - Share Your CPA Story. A Past President of the Baton Rouge Chapter, she is Senior Director of Tax & Regulatory Reporting at Amedisys, Inc. She is an AICPA Designated Member of Council and Trustee for AICPA Benevolent Fund.
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- Director of Finance & Operations
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- Director of Administration
- Finance
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
- Recruiting Manager
- Vice President
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- Owner / Cowart Roe CPA LLC - Metairie
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- Managing Director / CMR Associates - Covington
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- President & CEO / T.L. James & Company, Inc. - Ruston
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- Chairman
- Member of the Human Resources Committee
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
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- Member of Ethics Committee
- Audit Partner / Darnall, Sikes & Frederick
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- Chairman
- Senior Professor of Practice Acctg / Tulane Freeman School of Business - New Orleans
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- Controller
- LLC - New Orleans
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- Business Valuation Tax Compliance
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- Controller / Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP - New Orleans
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- Chief Financial Officer / Hibernia Bank - New Orleans
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- Retired Executive Director
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- CFO / Jefferson Parish Employees Federal Credit Union - Jefferson
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- Member / David M. Glaviano CPA LLC - Metairie
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- Controller
- LLC - Madisonville
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- Director of Government and Political Affairs
As the Director of Government and Political Affairs, my primary responsibility is representing the organization's interests in legislative and political arenas. I lead advocacy efforts, monitor legislative activities impacting the accounting profession, and develop strategies to influence policy decisions beneficial to CPAs. Additionally, I oversee the creation of advocacy materials, organize grassroots campaigns, engage members in political initiatives, and the operations of our Political Action Committee, aiming to advance LCPA's objectives within the governmental landscape.
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- Partner / Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. - New Orleans
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- Law Student / Kean Miller LLP - New Orleans
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- Staff Accountant / North Star Tax Advisory Group LLC - Alexandria
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- Member Success and Accounting Coordinator
I work in Member Support, which is taking care of our members to their satisfaction. I also assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable along with general day-to-day operations within the finance department.
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- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Nominating Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member at - Large
- Prairieville
Diane Allison is serving the second year of a two-year term (2023-2025) as Member at-Large. She is the Assistant Legislative Auditor, Director of Local Government Services for the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office. Diane has previously served as chief financial officer in three different local governments for a combined total of 17 years. In 2019, she was recognized as the Woman to Watch - Experienced Leader.
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- Member Engagement and Event Manager
I secure off-site locations for LCPA seminars and special events; staff off-site events; sell continuing education to firms and companies, coordinate/contract rental agreements and invoicing for LCPA's training facility, and all off-site events payables. In addition to these responsibilities, I'm a part of the Member Success Team, working directly with firm and corporate administrators to provide the day-to-day support they need. After more than 30 years with LCPA, my members are more like my family.
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- Dir of Financial Strategy & Analysis / Gulf Coast Bank - Metairie
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- Associate Professor of Accounting
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- Partner / Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. - New Orleans
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- Tax Manager / Ryan, LLC - New Orleans
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- Advantous Consulting, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Metairie
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- Manager of Practice Quality
I am responsible for the administrative support of the peer review program and professional ethics. Peer review is important for firms that perform audits, reviews or compilations, and it shows their commitment to quality. I'm very detail-oriented, and that's why this is a great job for me - it's my way to show my commitment to quality.
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- Managing Partner / Layfield & Borel
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- Manager / Malcolm M. Dienes, L.L.C. - Metairie
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- Manager / Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. - New Orleans
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- Bellanger Consulting, LLC - Praireville
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- Member of Ethics Committee
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- Partner / Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Metairie
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- Immediate past Chair
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Nominating Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Director / James, Lambert, Riggs & Associates, Inc - Hammond
Bryan Ehricht serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the non-profit professional association. He is Managing Director with James, Lambert, Riggs and Associates, Inc. in Hammond, where he focuses on tax. A Past President of the Northshore Chapter, Bryan is a member of LCPA's Legislative Steering Task Force. He earned a BS in Accounting from Centenary College and a Masters in Tax from the University of New Orleans.
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- Director
- Member of the Budget Committee
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- Partner / Hulsey, Harwood & Sheridan, LLC - Monroe
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- National Practice Leader, FLVS Team / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
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- Chairman
- Partner - a & a Services / Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. - New Orleans
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member at - Large
- Transformation Manager
Jessica Cormier is serving a one-year term as Member at-Large. A Past President of LCPA's Baton Rouge Chapter, she is the Transformation Manager at BPM, LLP. Jessica has served on several LCPA committees, including Women's Initiatives, Nominating, and Career Awareness. She has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from LSU.
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- Manager I - Client Services
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- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member at - Large
- Recruiting Manager / the Personnel Consulting Group - Metairie
Jim Schneider was elected to a two-year term (2024-26) as a Member at large. He is the President & Managing Partner of The Personnel Consulting Group and Immediate Past President of the LCPA's New Orleans Chapter. Jim received a Master of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Internal Audit from LSU. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor.
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- CFO / United Vision Logistics LLC - Lafayette
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- Lyons Specialty Co - Port Allen
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- Manager / the Copeland Company, LLC - Mandeville
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- Tax Managing Director / Pelican CPAs & Advisors, LLC - Shreveport
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- Manager, Accounting & Audit Services / Ericksen Krentel, L.L.P. - New Orleans
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- Compliance Examiner Assistant Manager
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- CFO / Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government - Houma
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
- HR Manager / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Secretary Treasurer / Louisiana Lottery Corporation - Baton Rouge
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- Senior Professor of Practice / a.B. Freeman School of Business - New Orleans
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- Manager Audit & Assurance Services
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- Chairman
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Treasurer
Kenneth Champagne is serving as LCPA's Treasurer. He is the Senior Vice President, Business Services, for Confie in Baton Rouge. In addition to serving as a Treasurer, Kenneth is very active in the Society's financial literacy efforts and is a Past President of LCPA's Baton Rouge Chapter. He has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from LSU.
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- Corporate Controller / the Reily Companies, LLC - New Orleans
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- Member of Ethics Committee
- Partner / Arsement Redd Gardner Benoit LLC - Lafayette
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- Senior VP, Finance & Administration
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- Event and Member Engagement Manager
I have the joy of helping curate fantastic experiences for LCPA through trainings, conferences, happy hours, chapter partnerships, and board meetings. You will be able to find me at our social gatherings, supporting LCPA through logistical coordination and management. I might even be roaming around snapping some photos! Please introduce yourself to me and come with any questions, feedback, and thoughts on how we can be better partners for our members through onsite and virtual experiences.
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- Chief Financial Officer / Citizens Bank
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- Member of Ethics Committee
- Partner in Charge
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- Managing Member / Heilbronner Consulting LLC - New Orleans
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Asst Dept Chair / Distinguished Instr
- Member at - Large
Laura Wiley is serving a two-year term (2024-26) as a Member at-Large. She is the Assistant Department Chair and Undergraduate Advisor, Distinguished Instructor for LSU, Department of Accounting, E.J. Ourso College of Business, Baton Rouge. She also serves as the Director of International Experience for the E.J. Ourso College of Business. Laura is an author on two college textbooks with John Wiley & Sons Publishing. Laura received a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Alabama, a Master's in Accounting from LSU, and a PhD in Human Resource Education and Workforce Development from LSU.
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- Law Student / Kean Miller LLP - New Orleans
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- Managing Member
- LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Shareholder / Cochran, Clark & Thomason
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- Audit Manager / Bourgeois Bennett, LLC - Metairie
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- Financial Consulting / Abacus Education Partners, LLC - Indianola
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- Auditor / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Baton Rouge
Member Service is my top priority. By managing the Society's financial activities, our member service support specialists, the in-house facility, and Human Resources, my goal is to provide a pleasant member service-oriented environment. I can completely relate to the demands of what's needed to keep up with forms, deadlines, compliance, and regulations. I'm proud to have earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and will use the knowledge I've gained to keep our organization running smoothly.
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- Professional Development Manager
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- Audit Partner / Faulk & Winkler, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Auditor - Baton Rouge
- Louisiana Legislative Auditor - Baton Rouge
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- FPS Consulting Group, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Arsement Redd Gardner Benoit LLC - Lafayette
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- Senior Manager, Tax / PriceWaterhouseCoopers
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- Executive Director / Louisiana Nursing Home Association - Baton Rouge
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- Director of Professional Services
In serving as the CPA on staff of the AICPA Peer Review Program administered by LCPA, I manage the processes to ensure the Society's full commitment to the objectives of the Program. I engage in peer to peer relationships in overseeing the report acceptance process of LCPA's Peer Review Committee and the implementation of the Peer Review Standards. Participation in the Peer Review program demonstrates a CPA firm's commitment to professionalism. The Standards applied by our exceptional peer reviewers provides a fair and efficient evaluation of the quality of each participating firm's financial reporting.
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- Marketing and Member Engagement Specialist
If there's an event happening at the state or chapter level, you can count on me to get the word out. I manage email and social media communications and work as a liaison with the chapters. I'm a proud LSU grad, love jigsaw puzzles, and can bake some amazing Oreo cupcakes. I'm part of the Member Success Team and look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event.
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- President / J & M Industries, Inc - Ponchatoula
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- Senior Tax Manager / Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Shreveport
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- President / CEO / La Capitol Federal Credit Union - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Metairie
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- Federated Management - Broussard
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- Manager - Accounting / Ochsner Clinic Foundation - Harahan
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- Controller / Cross Keys Bank - St. Joseph
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- Accounting / Northwestern State University - Natchitoches
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- CFO / the Mulhearn Corporation, LLC - Monroe
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- ABV, ASA / BV / IA / Member at - Large
- Vice President / Chaffe & Associates, Inc - New Orleans
Nene Glenn Gianfala is serving a two-year term (2024-26) as a Member at-Large. She is a Vice President of the Valuation Advisory group at Chaffe & Associates in New Orleans. She has also served on several LCPA committees, including Accounting & Auditing, Accounting Education Issues, and Women's Initiatives. Nene has a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Accounting & Finance from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.
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- Vice President / Hancock Whitney Bank - New Orleans
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- Member of the Nominating Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Member at - Large
- Tax Expert Lead / Intuit - Plano
Nicolette Releford is serving a two-year term (2024-26) as a Member at-Large. A Past President of LCPA's Northeast Chapter, she also serves on several LCPA committees, including Tax Conference, Financial Literacy, and Medical & Healthcare Services. Nicolette is a Senior Government Analyst for Brightspeed, Inc. She earned her BBA in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and a Master of Science Engineering Technology Management from Louisiana Tech University.
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- Allpro Tax & Accounting Services - Baton Rouge
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
- Member Success and Conference Coordinator
I help plan agendas and coordinate speakers for LCPA's conferences and workshops. Thousands of members attend our events each year, so it's important that we think of everything (or try to). There's a lot that needs to be done before the day of the event in regards to speakers and their presentations and use my love for being organized to make it happen. I'm also a part of the Member Success Team, so if you need assistance, I'm here to help.
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- CEO
- President
- APAC - Covington
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- Manager, Financial Analysis & Service / ExxonMobil Research and Engineering - Spring
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- Partner
- LLC - New Orleans
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- Audit Director / James, Lambert, Riggs & Associates, Inc - Hammond
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- Member of Ethics Committee
- Tax Director
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- Controller / Provident Resources Group, Inc - Baton Rouge
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- CFO
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- LLC - Lafayette
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- EVP - Chief Financial Officer / South Louisiana Bank - Houma
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- Director / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Metairie
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- Accounting Department Chair / University of New Orleans - New Orleans
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- Audit Manager / EAG Gulf Coast, LLC - Baton Rouge
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- Chairman
- Partner / Member / Muslow Agnew Group, LLC - Shreveport
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
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- Supervising Senior Auditor / Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Metairie
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- Member of the Human Resources Committee
- Finance & Accounting - New Orleans
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- CEO
- Executive Director
- Member of Ethics Committee
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Nominating Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- CEO of the Premier Association of Louisiana CPAs
As the ED and CEO of the premier association of Louisiana CPAs, I get to go to work each day and represent the best interests of the CPA profession - my colleagues and friends - how awesome is that! When I'm not at the main office, I'm in Baton Rouge at the Capitol talking to legislators, or I'm on the road meeting with my peers and discussing how to tackle the biggest issues facing the profession. I also enjoy working with our Louisiana Society leaders to create and execute a meaningful strategic vision for our association, so we stay progressive and viable in this constantly changing world.
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- Tax Manager / the Levy Company
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- Director, Audit & Assurance Services
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- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Instructor of Accounting / Nicholls State University - Thibodaux
- Member at - Large
Samantha Falgout is serving the second year of a two-year term as Member-at-Large. She is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Nicholls State University and also serves as Chapter President for the South Central Chapter. She has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - in Accounting from the University of Scranton and a Master's of Business Administration and Bachelor's in Accounting from Nicholls State University.
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- Louisiana Legislative Auditor - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Langley, Williams & Company, L.L.C. - Lake Charles
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- Partner / Silas Simmons, LLP - Natchez
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- Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Owner / Norris CPA LLC - Ville Platte
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- Vice President of Finance / Greater New Orleans Foundation - New Orleans
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- Member of Ethics Committee
- Senior Director
- Senior Director of Public Affairs and Practice Quality
My role combines advocacy and relationship building with various state government agencies including the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Workforce Commission, Legislative Auditor, and Economic Development. I am staff liaison to LCPA tax committees and coordinate meetings and outreach to the IRS. I also oversee the Peer Review Program, Professional Ethics and the Review Panel.
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- Instructor of Accounting / Nicholls State University - Thibodaux
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- Halphen Forensic Accounting - Layafette
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- Assistant Professor of Accounting
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- Executive Director / Chaffe McCall, LLP - New Orleans
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- Louisiana Legislative Auditor - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Jones Walker LLP - Baton Rouge
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- Partner / Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP - Denham Springs
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- Senior Manager, Audit and Assurance
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- Senior Auditor / Origin Bank - Ruston
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- Member of Ethics Committee
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- President & CEO / Chaffe & Associates, Inc - New Orleans
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- Assistant Legislative Auditor and Dir
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- Staff Accountant / DTS, Inc - New Orleans
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- Managing Partner / Rechtman Consulting, LLC - Fort Lee