top of page

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. 

AdobeStock_95648777_Preview.jpeg

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)

Board of Director
Committees

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:
 

  • Business Retention

  • Business Expansion

  • 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. 

  • Facebook - White Circle
  • LinkedIn - White Circle
  • Twitter - White Circle
bottom of page