Patrick S. Ottinger: Mineral Law Scholar, Professor, Author, Public Servant and Family Man

Known today for his expertise in mineral law, Patrick S. Ottinger leaped into Lafayette’s oil and gas heyday in December 1973 after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and LSU Law School where he was a member of the Moot Court Board. In the years since he began practicing law, he has honed his craft […]

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Scott Feehan, Festival International CEO

Lafayette is known for its family-friendly music festivals. Festival International is the largest international music and arts festival celebrated in the  U. S. with over 300,000 attending the free outdoor event for five days the last week in April each year. Showcasing Lafayette’s warm joie de vivre and family-friendly environment, visitors travel here from around […]

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Chris Rader, CEO of Rader Solutions

This episode of Discover Lafayette shines the light on Chris Rader, CEO of Rader Solutions.  A local entrepreneur who is also known for his generous philanthropic endeavors throughout Acadiana, Chris shares his business insights on how to increase a business’ bottom line through technological innovation, the importance of getting things right the first time, and […]

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Al Hebert, the Gas Station Gourmet

It’s always enjoyable when we can celebrate the warm “joie de vivre” or joy of living of our local people, and this episode of Discover Lafayette is no exception. Humor and a fun-loving spirit define today’s guest, Al Hebert, otherwise known as the Gas Station Gourmet. Al explores America’s undiscovered culinary treasures across the United […]

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Todd Citron, Hub City Ford

The Citron family of Hub City Ford has offered outstanding automotive sales and service to the Acadiana region for 76 years.  Brown Fortier, founder of Hub City Motors, Inc., was affiliated with Ford Motor Company for 25 years prior to the award of a Ford Motor Company Franchise in August 1943. Fortier’s only daughter, Marcelle, who […]

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