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