We welcome Joan Savoy and Andrew Duhon of the Lafayette Public Library Foundation. Joan is the current President of the Foundation and Andrew is a longtime volunteer on behalf of the public library, having also served twice as President on the Library Board of Control. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created in 1992 […]
Jaci and Michael Russo: Authors of “He Said, She Said: Branding”
We welcome Jaci and Michael Russo, authors of “He Said, She Said: Branding,” to Discover Lafayette. Their new book shares the wisdom they’ve garnered through their combined decades of experience working in branding and with each other as a married couple. It’s important to understand that in today’s world, a company’s “brand” is much more […]
Sean Trcalek: KATC-TV General Manager Shares How Traditional News Media is Evolving
Discover Lafayette welcomes Sean Trcalek, Vice President and General Manager of KATC, who is also known for his wide-ranging musical talents. With over 30 years of experience in broadcast and sales, Trcalek previously served as general manager for KADN, KLAF, and My Network Acadiana. An active volunteer, Trcalek serves on the board of United Way […]
Scott Angelle, Balancing Louisiana’s Three E’s: Environment, Energy and Economy
Our guest is Scott Angelle, who discusses balancing Louisiana’s “3 E’s” – Environment, Energy, and Economy. Angelle was the longest-serving Director of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), from 2017 through 2020. He also served as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, from 2004 to 2012, and as Lieutenant Governor in […]
Jerry Prejean: Acadiana Market President of IBERIABANK, a division of First Horizon, Dedicated to Helping Children in Need
Discover Lafayette welcomes Jerry Prejean, newly named Acadiana Market President of IBERIABANK, a division of First Horizon. Jerry brings talent and kindness to all of his interactions with others. Prejean has 28 years of experience in the world of banking. His most recent position was Senior Vice President and private client group manager of IBERIABANK. […]