Louisiana Association Of Business And

Baton Rouge, LA · Founded 1975

Statewide business advocacy organization promoting economic growth and policy reform

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Will Green
Website Contact

About Organization

Louisiana Association of Business and Industry fosters a climate for economic growth by championing free enterprise principles and representing the general interests of the business community through engagement in political, legislative, and regulatory processes. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, the association represents thousands of member companies and generates $3.1 million in annual revenue with 25 staff members.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.1M

-2.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$3.6M

+6.8% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$7.5M

-5.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

25

+31.6% vs 2023

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $3,112,666 $3,554,520 $7,492,734 25
2023 $3,188,630 $3,329,212 $7,902,411 19
2022 $3,851,106 $3,645,032 $8,107,345 22
2021 $3,654,890 $3,484,896 $8,675,221 21
2020 $4,000,207 $3,201,463 $9,144,052 24
2019 $3,640,447 $3,364,756 $6,493,543 24
2018 $3,415,768 $3,464,978 $5,827,086 22

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Louisiana Association Of Business And

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Louisiana Association Of Business And.

WG

Will Green

President
Full-time
Compensation: $415,655
LH

Lauren Hadden

Vice President, General Co
Full-time
Compensation: $156,219
JP

James Patterson

Senior Vice President, Govt Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $156,000
WA

Wanda Allphin

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $129,361
PR

Patrick Robinson

Vice President, Government Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $127,113
AG

Ashley Gordon

Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $123,732
EL

Elena Lacour

Vice President, Member Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $115,507
JD

Jason Decuir

Chairman
1 hrs/week
TC

Tom Cox

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week
TR

Tim Robinson

CB

Connor Bradford

CW

Caroline Walters

JO

Jen O’Connell

KM

Katherine McKeogh

SM

Sunny Mayhall

JH

James Howell

BH

Blake Hollingsworth

PG

Paxson Guest

JE

Joshua Etheridge

JB

Jacques Bourque

JG

Jordan Gleason

PG

Philip Giorlando

LA

Logan Austin

DL

Dana Leblanc

KG

Katie Graves

JT

Jodie Teuton

CS

Claire Stevenson

ES

Eric Schouest

AU

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Milestones

1975

Organization Founded

1975

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AP
Ajay Patel Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Andree Begneaud Director 1.00 hrs/week
AP
Anthony Pope Director 1.00 hrs/week
AF
Art Farve Director 1.00 hrs/week
AP
Arthur Price Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Ayres Bradford Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Blake Bourgeois Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Blake Chatelain Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bo Staples Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bob Barton Director 1.00 hrs/week
BB
Bobby Barousse Director 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Bryan Camerlinck Director 1.00 hrs/week
BH
Bryan Hanks Director 1.00 hrs/week
BJ
Bryan Jones Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Calvin Hart Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Camille Conaway Director 1.00 hrs/week
CI
Camille Ivy-O'Donnell Bentin Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Charles Dabadie Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Christel Slaughter Director 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Christopher Kinsey Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Chuck Spicer Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Claire Stevenson Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Craig Stevens Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dana Stumpf Director 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Danna Leblanc Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
David Aubrey Director 1.00 hrs/week
DC
David Cavell Director 1.00 hrs/week
DG
David Gaines Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
David Huval Director 1.00 hrs/week
DO
Deano Orr Director 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Drew Tessier Director 1.00 hrs/week
EF
E Frederick Preis Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
EC
Emile Cordaro Director 1.00 hrs/week
ED
Eric Danos Director 1.00 hrs/week
FP
Frederick Palmer Director 1.00 hrs/week
GH
George H Guidry Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jason Latiolais Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jessica Breaux Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jh Campbell Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jody Montelaro Director 1.00 hrs/week
JA
Joe Arroyo Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
John Doggett Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
John Donahue Director 1.00 hrs/week
JO
John Overton Director 1.00 hrs/week
JZ
Joseph Zanco Director 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jude Melville Immediate Past Chair 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Katie Graves Director 1.00 hrs/week
KT
Kelli Troutman Director 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kenneth Ross Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kim Cusimano Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kristen Wall Director 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Lane Grigsby Director 1.00 hrs/week
LF
Laura Ferrell Director 1.00 hrs/week
LL
Laura Lyles Director 1.00 hrs/week
LG
Lauren Gibbs Director 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Manard Lagasse Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mark Kent Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Matt Saurage Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Matthew Mann Director 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Melanie Clouatre Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Melissa Mann Director 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Michael Eason Director 1.00 hrs/week
MN
Michael Nicaud Director 1.00 hrs/week
MU
Michael Uffman Director 1.00 hrs/week
ND
Nicole Daigle Director 1.00 hrs/week
OW
Oric Walker Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Pamela Granger Director 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Patrick Mockler Director 1.00 hrs/week
PF
Peyton Farr Director 1.00 hrs/week
PR
Phillip Rozeman Director 1.00 hrs/week
RL
Raymond Lasseigne Director 1.00 hrs/week
RO
Reldon Owens Director 1.00 hrs/week
RF
Rick Flick Director 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Robert Angelico Director 1.00 hrs/week
RW
Robert Webb Director 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Roger Boyette Director 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Ryan Girouard Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Scott Ballard Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Scott Poole Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Scott Rainwater Director 1.00 hrs/week
SU
Shawn Usher Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Slade Simons Director 1.00 hrs/week
ST
Stephen Toups Director 1.00 hrs/week
SJ
Steve Jordan Director 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tandra Lemay Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Teddy Price Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Tee Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Terry Baugh Director 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tim Stine Director 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Todd Perry Director 1.00 hrs/week
TO
Tom O'Neal Director 1.00 hrs/week
WF
Wayne Fontana Director 1.00 hrs/week
WF
William Fenstermaker Director 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Tom Cox Chair
JD
Jason DeCuir Immediate Past Chair
KE
Kaci EasleyManager State Public Affairs
CE
Caleb EtheridgeOwner CEO
SH
Sarah HughesManager Stakeholder Relations Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC
MM
Mike Moncla Trade Rep
EM
Erin MonroeMarket VP Louisiana
ES
Eric SchouestVice President Marketing & Governmental Affairs
KB
Kelli Bondy TroutmanVice President Director of Communications & Community Relations

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$462K

Will Green

Compensated Officers

7

Executive compensation for 2024
Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Will Green President $415,655 $46,521 $462,176 40
James Patterson Senior Vice President, GOVT Relations $156,000 $18,004 $174,004 40
Lauren Hadden Vice President, General Co $156,219 $7,974 $164,193 40
Ashley Gordon Vice President, Marketing & Communications $123,732 $36,282 $160,014 40
Wanda Allphin Chief Financial Officer $129,361 $26,243 $155,604 40
Patrick Robinson Vice President, Government Relations $127,113 $14,429 $141,542 40
Elena Lacour Vice President, Member Relations $115,507 $18,353 $133,860 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$300K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
LF
LABI Foundation
$300K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

12 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

12

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

10
Eastpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Westpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Northpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Southpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Labi Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
To Partner With Business Leaders To Maximize Louisiana's Economic Potential
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Eastpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Westpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Northpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Southpac
Baton Rouge, LA
To Recruit And Elect Conservative, Pro-Business Candidates For Office
501(c) 527
Labi Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
To Partner With Business Leaders To Maximize Louisiana's Economic Potential
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Taxable Corp Trust

2
Labi Service Corporation
Baton Rouge, LA
Publications,Seminars, & Sponsors A Group Health Ins Program
Taxable
Labi Service Corporation
Baton Rouge, LA
Publications,Seminars, & Sponsors A Group Health Ins Program
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Louisiana Association Of Business And

Phone

(225) 928-5388

Social

Visit Website
500 Main Street Baton Rouge, LA 70801