te un ay Availabl For Mul Other ay Upo tip 3 izes 0 Love, Honor Your ra ua A6 AMERICAN PRESS MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021 People shaping the future of Lake Area business NAMES IN THE NEWS BUSINESS Thomas named branch manager Regina Thomas has been promoted to branch manager of Lakeside Nelson Road location in Lake Charles. Thomas has 22 years of banking experience and has been with Lakeside for 11 years, serving as assistant branch manager for the past four years. Thomas is a graduate of Reeves High School, McNeese State University and Lamar University. She has received extensive training from the Louisiana Bankers Asso- ciation in Baton Rouge and attended numerous banking classes from the American Institute of Banking through McNeese State University. Green reappointed to state commission to BATON ROUGE John Green Jr.
of Lake Charles has been reappointed to the State Boxing and Wrestling Com- mission. The mission of the State Boxing and Wrestling Com- mission is to maintain over- sight of all ring sports; assure safety of contestants and the public; issue licenses to all contestants, officials, match- makers and promoters; collect gate taxes for continuing operation of this oversight. Green is an attorney at the Law Office of John Green and will represent the 4th Public Service Commission District. Green will also serve as secretary. Romero elected officer of caucus The Louisiana Rural Cau- cus announced the election of officers for 2021-2022.
Rep. Troy Romero Jennings, has been elected as treasurer of the Louisiana Rural Caucus, which is a 68-member group of rural legislators. am honored to be elected serve as the surer of the Louisiana Rural Caucus. The Rural Caucus will work to ensure a voice for ru- ral districts and work toward educating other members of the need to improve the eco- nomic and social well-being of rural Romero said. First Federal makes manager changes First Federal Bank of Loui- board of directors has announced upcoming changes to branch manager roles in Southwest Louisiana.
After 39 years of service at First Federal Bank, Shelley Theriot is retiring from her position as branch manager of the Sulphur branch. Starting May 3, Matt Knigh- ton will move from managing the Moss Bluff branch and become the Sulphur branch manager. Paris Chaisson who began in 2020 as the McNeese branch manager, will move to the Moss Bluff branch as its new branch manager. are incredibly grate- ful for commitment to the Sulphur community, and we are excited to see how Matt and Paris will grow our presence in the Sulphur and Moss Bluff said Drew Pierson, senior vice president and branch administrator. Argent Financial wins silver Stevie Awards Argent Financial Group a leading independent fiduciary wealth management firm, is the winner of two Stevie Awards in the 19th annual American Business Awards, the premier business awards.
This is the fourth year in a row the company has won a Stevie Award. The Ruston-based company with offices in Lake Charles received a silver award for COVID-19 Most Valuable Cor- porate Response category for its Pay It Forward campaign, which provided all 300-plus employees with $50 to give back to their communities at the peak of the pandemic. Judges called Pay It Forward campaign an nious way to spread kindness during (the and a concept that be looked at and adopted by many com- panies and corporations who have the means to Argent also won silver in the Lifetime Achievement Award Business Services Industries category, which honors founder and CEO Kyle McDonald who has spent more than three decades in the financial services industry. McDonald founded Argent in 1990 and, under his leadership, the company has grown to encompass 30 markets across 12 states. Today, Argent serves more than 6,000 clients across the country and manages upwards of $30 billion in cli- ent assets and three million mineral acres.
Judges were impressed with contribu- tions to the financial land- scape of Louisiana and his care for employees and clients through trying times. They also noted that his career has a history of accomplish- ment with admirable calling Argent a growth Gullett Joins EXIT Realty Southern SULPHUR EXIT Re- alty Southern is pleased to announce that Emily Gullett has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Southern, located at 2730 Maplewood Drive in Sulphur, is a member of EXIT Realty of rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region. Two municipalities have joined LEPA The Louisiana Energy Power Authority Board of Directors has voted to add the towns of Gueydan and Erath to its membership, now bring- ing the mem- bership to 19 municipalities. The LEPA Board also voted to install Erath Mayor Taylor Mencacci as a director, with Alderman Scott Bernard as an alternate; and Gueydan Mayor Jude Reese as a director with Electrical Superintendent Jef- frey Lamson as alternate.
All LEPA member mu- nicipalities operate their own electrical systems. As a joint- action agency, LEPA provides the member municipalities with stable sources of electric- ity at the lowest possible cost, mutual aid assistance dur- ing natural disasters such as recent Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020, membership in the American Public Power Association, cost-effective line worker training, and repre- sentation in the Louisiana Legislature. Other member municipali- ties of LEPA include Abbev- ille, Alexandria, Houma, Jonesville, Kaplan, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Minden, Mor- gan City, Natchitoches, New Roads, Plaquemine, Rayne, St. Martinville, Vidalia, Vinton, Welsh and Winnfield. Vein Center to host free screenings The Vein Center of South- west Louisiana is offering free vein screenings throughout May, by appointment, at their office located at 711 Dr.
Mi- chael DeBakey Drive in Lake Charles. people mistak- enly think their leg pain and varicose veins are just normal part of aging, or a simple cos- metic problem, but these may be signs of a more serious, underlying vascular condi- said Dr. Carl Fastabend, founder and medical director of the Vein Center. Fastabend is the only full- time, comprehensive vein specialist in Louisiana. He provides minimally invasive, painless, outpatient treatment options for vein disorders that deliver excellent results in a short period of time.
Call (337) 312-VEIN for more information. CPSB wins 2021 Video Contest Award The Calcasieu Parish School Board has been rec- ognized as the winner of the Louisiana School Boards As- 2021 Video Contest. Each year, the LSBA offers an opportunity for public school students to participate in their Believes in Public video contest, which is student-driven in both produc- tion and development. The 2021 theme, Lessons Be- yond the Classroom, focused on situations and life lessons students experienced through involvement in their local communities. This includes opportunities like volunteer- ism, equity, mentoring, tutor- ing, civic engagement, and community relief programs or initiatives which are all a powerful way for students to learn in public schools.
A prize of $5,000 is awarded to the winning school district and is announced during LS- Annual Convention along with the debut of their video. This winning entry was submitted by the Sulphur High School Beta Club and captured the numerous ways student members help out in their communities. Thomas TELL US ABOUT IT Have news about your business like to share? Tell us about it. Send management changes, new locations, honors and any other business news you want to share to Attach a headshot to your email and run it in Names in the News. Romero Chaisson Knighton Gullett Email pictures and info to Call 494-4000 for more information DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Name of Graduate School Name Your Name Daytime Phone Home Phone Address Email Address PAYMENT METHOD: Check Enclosed VISA Mastercard Discover Am Express Card number Exp.
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