PATRICK F - Key Persons
Mrs. Fuselier, a graduate of Ursuline Academy and then LSU, has been very active in the community for years, serving on several Boards and chairing fundraisers for community organizations. She has received the Distinguished Alumna Award from Ursuline and the St. Elizabeth's Guild Volunteer Activist Award.
Mr. LeBlanc has served as President of LeBlanc & Shuster Public Relations, Inc., a highly respected, full- service public relations and marketing firm handling a wide variety of regional and local accounts since 1976.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Treasurer
Mrs. Riviere is a CPA with 30 years of experience in both Public Accounting and Industry. She has been employed by the Taylor organization since 2008 and was an Adjunct Professor at her alma mater, the A. B. Freeman School of Business for five years.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Foundation Staff Member
- Vice President
Dr. Caillier received a BS degree from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Southern University in Baton Rouge and Doctorate in Education from Louisiana State University. He began his career at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette before being named President of Delgado Community College. Then, he was appointed President of the State Colleges and Universities of Louisiana System, a position he held until his retirement from the office. He has served on numerous boards and received many awards and honors.
Job Titles:
- Consultant to Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Company
Dr. Bethea is a consultant to Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Company, Clinical Professor of Surgery at Tulane Medical Center and a private investor.
Patrick Taylor's passion for education and powerful life story drove him to share with others the opportunities that he was afforded as a young man of little means. That passion lives on in the hearts of each of our staff and board members and is driven by the vision of Phyllis M. Taylor.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mrs. Taylor is Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Enterprises L.L.C., a management company to oversee the various Taylor operations. She is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Energy Company since the death of her husband, Patrick F. Taylor, in November 2004. A graduate of Tulane University School of Law, Mrs. Taylor served as law clerk for the Supreme Court of Louisiana and Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Her career in the oil industry began in 1972, when she became in-house counsel for John W. Mecom, Sr. Honored for her activism and philanthropy, Mrs. Taylor serves on numerous civic and charitable boards and has led many community initiatives.
Mr. Jeandron is a CPA who served as a Tax Partner with KPMG LLP from 1984 until his retirement in 2011. He currently maintains a private CPA practice and is involved in other not-for-profit organizations.
Mrs. Williamson started working for the Taylors in 1998. She is Vice President of Administration of Endeavor Enterprises L.L.C. and Senior Vice President of Operations for Lee Circle Properties, LLC.
Mr. Pecue serves as President of Taylor Energy Company LLC and as President of Endeavor Enterprises L.L.C. He is also a Board member and Officer of Taylor Land & Cattle Company.