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.
Rhonda Boatner
LIDEA 2024 President
Russell Richardson
LIDEA 2024 Vice President
Mandi Mitchell
LIDEA 2024 Secretary
Jesse Broderick
LIDEA 2024 Treasurer
Clair Marceaux
LIDEA 2024 Past President
Susan Bonnett Bourgeois
LIDEA Director Ex-Officio
Jim Bourgeois
LIDEA Director (2024-2025)
Ginger Cangelosi
LIDEA Director (2024-2025)
Jonathan Dean
LIDEA Director (2024-2025)
Justyn Dixon
LIDEA Director (2024)
Stacey Duvic
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
Ashley Llewellyn
LIDEA Director (2024)
Rocky Rocket
LIDEA Director (2023-2024)
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 committees and committee chairs are listed below. Please contact them to get involved.
Communications & Marketing
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
Rhonda Boatner
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
Russell Richardson
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
Stacey Duvic
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.