Laborde Installed as President of TEDF Board

HAMMOND---Daniel Laborde of Hammond has been elected President of the board of directors for the Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development Foundation for the 2023-24 term.

Laborde chairs the 13-member board who lend their support to Tangipahoa’s economic development efforts.

Sandy Summers has been selected as Vice President of the Board while Kristin Braud will serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the organization. Immediate Past President Ben Dutruch continues to serve in an ex-officio role with the board.

The board recently welcomed Beezie Landry as their newest member of the board. He joins veteran board members Fritz Anderson, Parish President Robby Miller, Dev Patel, Rhonda Sheridan, Jessica Smith, School Superintendent Melissa Stilley, Heather Tassin, and David Vial.

3rd Ward Justice of the Peace Tonya Mabry administered the oath of office to the Board during a gathering this week at Oak Knoll Country Club. During that meeting, the Board recognized Oak Knoll Country Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The board also offered thanks to outgoing board member Malcolm Fitzhugh, who dedicated many years of service to the TEDF board.

“Endless Opportunities, Expanded Connectivity” was the theme of this year’s annual meeting. Parish President Miller offered a brief update on the “middle-mile” dark fiber loop around the parish, construction of which began earlier this month. The group also heard an update on the broadband industry from representatives of REV Business, who sponsored this year’s annual meeting.

“We are grateful for the support of our business community and the contributions of our TEDF board in our efforts to encourage economic development in Tangipahoa Parish,” Cangelosi said.

“We are looking forward to a bright future in Tangipahoa Parish, as we continue to prove why we are the best parish in the state,” Miller said.

For more information on the Tangipahoa Parish Economic Development Foundation, consult their website at www.tedf.org.