Volunteering On Committees
Involvement is the key to the growth of our organization and its ability to assist the business region of Southwest Louisiana. We value the skills, talents, and experience of our members who fulfill our organization’s missions.
Business Development & Inclusion Task Force
Chair: Velika Hurst-Trahan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
This group harnesses economic development talent across the region, shares information, develops common regional goals and activities which support the development of a globally competitive economy in Southwest Louisiana.
Environmental Affairs Committee
Chair: Susan Mouton, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Staff Liaison: Gus Fontenot, gfontenot@allianceswla.org
This group explores the environmental issues and opportunities for businesses of all sizes across Southwest Louisiana and develops and implements programming that is educational and supportive of pro-business environmental policies.
Golf Tournament
Staff Liaisons: Michelle McInnis
This group Coordinates all aspects of the annual golf tournament.
Public Policy & Infrastructure Committee
Chair: Ronnie Petree of The Bank
Staff Liaison: Michelle McInnis
This group works with our professional public policy staff to monitor legislation and administrative policy at the federal, state and local level, recommending Chamber action as necessary to the Board of Directors. They may also engage in the development of policy positions for the consideration of the Board of Directors and the membership of the Chamber SWLA.
Leadership Southwest Committee
Chair: Terra Jones, Family & Youth Counseling Agency
Staff Liaison: Michelle McInnis, mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
This group develops and directs the curriculum of Leadership SWLA. This committee is only open to Leadership Graduates.
Quality of Life Task Force
Chair: Jill Galmarini, Community Foundation of SWLA
Staff Liaison:Â Michelle McInnis, mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
This team tackles projects to improve the quality of life in Southwest Louisiana
Women’s Business Network
Chair: Erica McCreedy of First Federal Bank of Louisiana
Staff Liaison:Â Michelle McInnis, mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
This advisory panel plans the quarterly Women’s Business Network lunches.
Workforce Development / Education Committee
Chair: Matt Koch of CSE Federal Credit Union
Staff Liaison: Michelle McInnis, mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
This group promotes and enhances workforce development and educational opportunities across Southwest Louisiana.