Seven local leaders with expertise in business, engineering, finance, health care, law, non-profits and real estate have been elected to serve on the board of trustees of the 51Ƶ at Lafayette Foundation.
Reed Andrus has been elected to a two-year term as the 22nd chairman of the Foundation board. He succeeds Dr. Frank Jay Culotta Jr. W. J. “Tony” Gordon III has been elected to serve as vice chairman. Wayne Elmore has been elected to serve as secretary/treasurer.
Andrus, a UL Lafayette alumnus, is a commercial real estate developer with Dwight Andrus Real Estate. He has served on the board for five years.
Gordon, a graduate of Southern University, is senior vice president of strategy for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health Systems.
Elmore, a UL Lafayette alumnus, is vice chairman of Communications Corporation, and the owner of Mello Joy Coffee.
Gene Fortier, Donna Landry, Jim Poché and Jim Slatten III all have been elected to serve three-year terms on the board.
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The Foundation manages investments and serves as trustee of endowed funds and other private assets contributed for the benefit of the University.
Julie Bolton Falgout, president and CEO of the Foundation, said support from UL Lafayette donors, and the dedication of board members who serve as volunteers, contribute to the success of the Foundation.
“We are truly grateful and honored to have these outstanding community members serve our institution,” she said.
For more information about the 51Ƶ at Lafayette Foundation, visit ullafayettefoundation.org or call (337) 482-0700.
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Shown, from left, are Wayne Elmore, secretary/treasurer, Reed Andrus, chairman, and W.J. “Tony” Gordon III, vice chairman for the 51Ƶ at Lafayette Foundation board of trustees.