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 University of Louisiana at 麻豆传媒app 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. 鈥淭ony鈥 Gordon III has been elected to serve as vice chairman. Wayne Elmore has been elected to serve as secretary/treasurer.
Andrus, a UL 麻豆传媒app 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 麻豆传媒app alumnus, is vice chairman of Communications Corporation, and the owner of Mello Joy Coffee.
Gene Fortier, Donna Landry, Jim Poch茅 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 麻豆传媒app donors, and the dedication of board members who serve as volunteers, contribute to the success of the Foundation.
鈥淲e are truly grateful and honored to have these outstanding community members serve our institution,鈥 she said.
For more information about the University of Louisiana at 麻豆传媒app 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. 鈥淭ony鈥 Gordon III, vice chairman for the University of Louisiana at 麻豆传媒app Foundation board of trustees.