Our Board of Directors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is governed by a seventeen member Volunteer Board of Directors from our seven Parish service region: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes. Our volunteer Board of Directors meets at a minimum of twelve times annually, serves an initial three-year term, participates in and supports all fundraising activities, provides governance and financial support, is an Ally in our region by promoting our Vision and Mission, and is an integral part of our strategic plan. We invite and affirm all community allies to join our movement and help us grow youth served, community engagement, and sustainable funding by upholding our JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) values.
If you are interested in serving on our Volunteer Board of Directors, please CLICK HERE for the Board application and multi-layer background screening authorization form.
2024 Board of Directors
Lacy Viator- Chair (Investar Bank)
Erica Martin - Vice Chair(Entergy)
Dave Foley- Treasurer (Capstone Mortgage)
Alex Richard- Secretary (B1Bank)
Velika Trahan- Past Chair (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana)
Lindsey Cutler (State Farm-Lindsey Cutler)
Cinnamon Salvador (Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office)
Anthony Celestine (Office for Juvenile Justice, Calcasieu Parish)
Dr. Kedrick Nicholas (McNeese State University)
Ed McGuire (PSN Law Firm, Board Legal Counsel)
Cinnamon Salvador (Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office)
Carl Lanham (Big Brother, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office D.A.R.E. Program)
Eric Fry (President, Zeta Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.)
Three LC schools will start mentoring programs as a result of Gulf Coast Sequestration donation
Later this year, Combre-Fondel, Jessie D. Clifton and Ralph F. Wilson elementary schools will institute one-on-one mentoring for first- through fifth-grade students through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Louisiana’s Lunch…
Cheniere Energy Donates to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana’s Mentor U Program
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Phillips 66 Dives into Swim Safety with Big Brothers Big Sisters and City of Lake Charles
Phillips 66 funds learn-to-swim scholarships.
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Phillips 66 Donates to Big Defender Fund
May 6, 2024– Phillip 66 of Lake Charles donated $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana Hosts The Big Draft 24; Partners with NFL Inspire Change Initiative to Recruit Mentors During National Volunteer Month
Public invited to cheer as Bigs and Littles compete in inaugural flag football game Read…
Bags and Brew is BACK!
Lake Charles, LA., February 16, 2024 –Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana returns this…