Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.

Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors regulates embalmer/funeral directors, funeral directors, funeral establishments, crematories, and retort operators. It also handles consumer complaints. In addition, the board prescribes requirements for funeral homes and crematories engaged in the care and disposition of dead human remains.

S.J. “Bubba” Brasseaux, of Lake Charles, was reappointed to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. Brasseaux is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and the Director of Support for Carriage Services. He will serve as a representative of District C on the Board.

 

South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission
The South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission operates Port Manchac in Tangipahoa Parish. The Commission’s operations include transportation, storage, shipping of products, and leasing of warehouses and docks.

William F. Joubert, of Hammond, was reappointed to the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission. Joubert is the Director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University. As required by statute, he was nominated by the Senator representing District 11.

 

Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists is responsible for licensure and regulation of psychologists within the state.

Leah J. Crouch, Psy.D., of New Orleans, was appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Crouch is a clinical psychologist and the owner of River Bends Psychology. As required by statute, she was chosen from a list of names submitted by the Louisiana Psychological Association.

 

Louisiana Rehabilitation Council
The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council's duties include reviewing, analyzing, and advising the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services within the Louisiana Workforce Commission regarding the performance of its responsibilities relating to eligibility, extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided. The Council also reviews functions performed by state agencies that affect or that potentially affect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving employment.

Virginia Gay Young, of New Orleans, was appointed to the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council. Young is a Project Development Manager with Lighthouse Louisiana. She will serve as an individual with a disability on the council.

Tarj L. Hamilton, of Baton Rouge, was appointed to the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council. Hamilton is a licensed real estate agent and the owner of Clear2Close Realty, LLC. She will serve as an individual with a disability on the council.

Glyn F. Butler, of Baker, was appointed to the Louisiana Rehabilitation Council. Butler is a Client Advocate with the Advocacy Center and will serve as a representative of the Client Assistance Program on the council.

 

Capital Area Human Services District
The Capital Area Human Services District directs the operation and management of community-based programs and services relative to public health, mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services for the parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.

Amy P. Betts, of St. Francisville, was reappointed to the Capital Area Human Services District. Betts is the Chief Executive Officer of Bettlam Global Solutions and a former Supervisor of Special Education for the West Feliciana Parish School system. As required by statute, she was nominated by the West Feliciana Parish Council.

 

Advisory Committee on Polysomnography
The Advisory Committee on Polysomnography assists the Board of Medical Examiners in providing the minimum standards for polysomnography; approving the licensure examination; licensing of applicants; conducting administrative hearings on the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license; and the adoption of rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of administering the Polysomnography Practice Act.

Judson A. Willard, of Roxie, Mississippi, was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Polysomnography. Willard is the Baton Rouge/Mississippi Territory Manager for ResMed. As required by statute, he was nominated by the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine and will serve as a non-licensed member who is active in field of sleep medicine.

Melissa A. Boutte, of Lafayette, was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Polysomnography. Boutte is a licensed polysomnographic technologist and the Director of the LeBean Sleep Center. As required by statute, she was nominated by the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine and will serve as a licensed polysomnographic technologist on the committee.

 

Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board
The Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board serves to defend the public health, safety and welfare by protecting the people of the State of Louisiana against unnecessary deaths and morbidity due to trauma and time-sensitive illness.

Karen O. Wyble, of Arnaudville, was appointed to the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board. Wyble is the Chief Executive Officer of St. Martin Hospital. As required by statute, she was nominated by the Rural Hospital Coalition to serve as a representative of hospitals with fewer than sixty beds.

 

Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board
The Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board provides funds for non-profit and public agencies throughout the state for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Franchesca L. Hamilton-Acker, of Lafayette, was appointed to the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund Board. Hamilton-Acker is the Senior Attorney of Acadiana Legal Service Corporation. As required by statute, she was nominated by the Louisiana State Bar Association.

 

Louisiana Emergency Response Commission
The Louisiana Emergency Response Commission (LERC) coordinates and supervises implementation of the federal hazardous materials Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act within Louisiana. The LERC develops, coordinates, and leads the state emergency management program, enabling effective preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters in order to save lives, reduce human suffering, and minimize property loss.

Kenneth “Scott” Bowman, of Zachary, was appointed to the Louisiana Emergency Response Commission. Bowman is a sergeant with and the Explosives Unit Commander of the Baton Rouge Police Department.

 

Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District
The Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District serves to understand the dynamics of flood protection and tidal surge needs specific to Iberia Parish in order to implement a plan for such protection in conjunction with neighboring parishes. The board also determines and identifies funding sources to implement said plan.

James Stein, of New Iberia, was reappointed to the Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District. Stein is the owner of Iberia Aggregates. He was nominated by and will serve as a representative of the Iberia Parish Council, as required by statute.

Patrick Broussard, of New Iberia, was reappointed to the Iberia Parish, Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District. Broussard is the owner of Broussard Manufacturing Consulting. He was nominated by and will serve as a representative of the Iberia Parish Council, as required by statute.

 

Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps
The Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps serves to advise and assist the Lead Agency in the performance of its responsibilities, particularly in regard to: (a) identification of the sources of fiscal and other support for early intervention services; (b) assignment of financial responsibility to the appropriate agency; and (c) promotion of interagency agreements. The Council also advises and assists the Lead Agency in the preparation of applications, the transition of infants and toddlers to preschool or other appropriate services at age three, and the preparation and submission of an annual report to the Governor and to appropriate federal authorities on the Status of EarlySteps.

Charles M. “Mike” Billings, of Baton Rouge, was appointed to the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps. Billings is a Program Specialist with Transportation Security Administration. He will serve as a parent of a child with a disability on the council.

Michelle S. Roberie, of Kenner, was appointed to the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps. Roberie is a caregiver and will serve as a parent of a child with a disability on the council.

 

Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority
The Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority is a public corporation and is authorized to perform in its corporate capacity all acts necessary and proper for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and operating Louisiana Regional Airport.

Jeffrey L. Gaudin, of Gonzales, was appointed to the Ascension-St. James Airport and Transportation Authority. Gaudin is the owner of JGSG Holding Company. As required by statute, he was nominated by a legislator representing Ascension Parish and will serve as representative of Ascension Parish.