ABOUT US
The Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA) is a non-profit trade organization whose mission is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Louisiana through education, public policy advocacy, and collaboration; LIDEA is the voice of the profession in Louisiana.
OUR BOARD
The LIDEA Board of Directors are chosen through annual elections. The four officers each serve a one-year term, and the board members each serve two-year terms. Below is the list of the Board of Directors.
Clair Marceaux
LIDEA 2023 President
Rhonda Boatner
LIDEA 2022 Vice President
Ashley Llewellyn
LIDEA 2023 Secretary
Jesse Broderick
LIDEA 2023 Treasurer
Troy Villa
LIDEA 2023 Past President
Don Pierson
LIDEA Director Ex-Officio
Angela Adolph
LIDEA Director (2022-2023)
Rachel Pierson Delamain
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
Stacey Duvic
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
Mandi Mitchell
LIDEA Director (2022-2023)
Rocky Rocket
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
Russell Richardson
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
Kim Wallett
LIDEA Director (2022-2023)
COMMITTEES
To meet the objectives of the organization and move it to a higher level, LIDEA relies on committees and the active participation of LIDEA members.
The 2020 committees and committee chairs are listed below. Please contact them to get involved.
Communications & Marketing
Rachel Pierson Delamain
Coordinating with all standing committees and association management, this committee develops communication templates and designs to communicate LIDEA benefits to members. The Communications and Marketing Committee is responsible for communication activities as they relate to the website, social media platforms, e-newsletters, and print collateral.
Legislative
Rhonda Reap-Curiel
Serving as the liaison between LIDEA, the Governor’s Office/LED, and State legislators, the Legislative Committee's primary goal is to protect the interests of Louisiana businesses and incentives. LIDEA members receive weekly updates during the Legislative Session on LIDEA positions and relevant bills moving through the process.
Membership
Clair Marceaux
Membership is the reason for LIDEA. In economic development jargon, the Membership Committee is responsible for three (3) key areas:
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Business Retention
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Business Expansion
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Business Diversification
Programming
Larry Colllins
The Program Committee is responsible for planning LIDEA events to include location, agenda, guest speakers, sponsorships, and budgets. This group coordinates with the Professional Development Committee if CEUs are offered to specific groups.
Professional Development
Ashley Llewellyn
The Professional Development Committee develops a variety of programs that benefit LIDEA members. The Professional Development and the Membership Committees have areas where collaboration will benefit LIDEA.