discoverlaf, Author at Discover Lafayette

Robert Schacht – From Hollywood to Aerospace Manufacturing: Building a Future in Lafayette and Championing the Arts

October 23, 2026

Robert Schacht has lived a life that bridges seemingly different worlds: Hollywood filmmaking, aerospace and defense manufacturing, international trade, and classical music. Today, as Chairman and CEO of Westfield Fluid Controls and Westfield Hydraulics, he is building a sophisticated manufacturing operation in Lafayette, Louisiana, while also serving as Chair of the Board of the Acadiana […]

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JP MacFadyen — Moncus Park, a Place Where Community, Nature and Belonging Come Together

October 16, 2026

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When JP MacFadyen first joined Discover Lafayette in 2022, Moncus Park was still in the early stages of becoming the extraordinary public gathering place envisioned by a group of determined Lafayette citizens nearly two decades earlier. Today, the 100-acre park in the heart of Lafayette has blossomed into one of Acadiana’s most treasured destinations, offering […]

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George Marks – Director of International Trade and Cultural Development for LCG

October 9, 2026

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George Marks, Director of International Trade and Cultural Development for Lafayette Consolidated Government, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his vision for connecting Lafayette to the world by building upon one of our region’s greatest assets: our culture. George stepped into his new role in April 2026, but in many ways, he has been preparing for […]

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Olivia Regard – Attorney, Baker, Writer and Champion of the Arts

October 1, 2026

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Olivia Regard, corporate counsel for Aggreko, food writer for The Advocate, baker, arts advocate, mother and enthusiastic traveler, joins Discover Lafayette to share the many chapters of a life that has been shaped by curiosity, creativity and a willingness to say “yes” to new experiences. Olivia grew up in New Roads, Louisiana, and spent seven […]

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CuGino’s Hunter Moody and Gene Todaro

September 25, 2026

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Hunter Moody and Gene Todaro, proprietors of CuGino, their beautiful Sicilian restaurant located at 117 South College Road in Lafayette. This episode is presented in special partnership with Eat Lafayette by Lafayette Travel, celebrating the locally owned restaurants that help define our community and our culture. CuGino may be relatively new to […]