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  • Central Louisiana Community Foundation Welcomes New Board of Directors Members

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
     
    Central Louisiana Community Foundation Welcomes New Board of Directors Members
     
    Alexandria, Louisiana – The Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors, as well as the selection of new officers and executive committee members.
     
    Among the newly appointed officers, Tonita Laprarie from CLECO will assume the role of Treasurer, bringing a wealth of financial expertise to the foundation. Additionally, Thomas David of Pan American Engineers, Mike Chatelain of Risk Services of Louisiana, and Zeb Winstead of Crowell & Owens have been appointed to the Executive Committee, showcasing their commitment to advancing CLCF's mission.
     
    Joining the esteemed Board of Directors are Laura Lyles from Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce, Titan Marler from Bank of Montgomery, Paul C. Hargis from Hargis Family Dental, and Andy Cutrer from Red River Bank. Each new member brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table, further strengthening CLCF's ability to serve the community.
     
    Darryl Monroe, Chairman of the Board, expressed his enthusiasm about the new additions, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome such a talented and dedicated group of individuals to our Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to fulfill our mission of improving the quality of life for everyone in our communities."
     
    Emily McGruder, President and CEO of CLCF, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We are confident that the collective efforts of our new board members will enhance our ability to connect people with causes they care about and drive positive change throughout Central Louisiana."
     
    Board Members:
    • Darryl Monroe, Board Chair, RoyOMartin
    • Tonita Laprarie, Treasurer, CLECO
    • Monte Wilson, Secretary, CHRISTUS
    • Thomas David, Executive Committee, Pan American Engineers, LLC.
    • Zeb Winstead, Executive Committee, Crowell & Owens, LLC.
    • Mike Chatelain, Executive Committee, Risk Services of Louisiana
    • David Thornton, Board of Directors, GrammaPro, LLC.
    • Matt Ritchie, Board of Directors, Matt Ritchie Real Estate
    • Todd Leleux, Board of Directors, MetalCraft Manufacturing
    • Titan Marler, Board of Directors, Bank of Montgomery
    • Andy Cutrer, Board of Directors, Red River Bank
    • Paul C. Hargis, DDS, Board of Directors, Hargis Family Dental
    • Laura Lyles, Board of Directors, Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce
     
     
     
    About CLCF:
    The Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) is a nonprofit organization that encourages effective giving from people who care about Central Louisiana. Since 1999, CLCF has been on a mission to connect people to priorities they care about and increase charitable giving in order to advance the quality of life for all in our communities.