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Meet the Board of Directors

The River Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is composed of business leaders from across the River Parishes, representing a wide range of industries and perspectives. Together, the Board provides strategic oversight and leadership to advance the Chamber's mission as the unified voice of business, driving economic growth and pro-business advocacy in the River Region.

Serving as the cornerstone of the Chamber's governance, the Board sets strategic priorities, ensures accountability to members, and guides a series of initiatives that move the region forward. Through their collective expertise and collaborative approach, Board members help shape policies and programs that strengthen the regional economy and improve long-term opportunity.

As ambassadors for the River Region, Board members connect businesses, industries, and community partners, fostering collaboration and championing initiatives that support innovation, competitiveness, and shared prosperity across St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James Parishes.

From executives and entrepreneurs to community leaders and industry experts, these profiles highlight the faces behind the decisions driving our region's success.

Executive Committee

Flo Dumas 2026 Board Chair River Region Chamber of COmmerce

Flo Dumas

Chairwoman
Entergy

Jay Robichaux Vice Chair River Region Chamber of Commerce

Jay Robichaux

Vice-Chair
Bunge

Christopher Poche, Secretary River Region Chamber of Commerce and Financial Advisor Edward Jones

Christopher Poche

Secretary
Edward Jones

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Treasurer

Diane Jackson 2025 River Region Chamber Board Chair

Diane Jackson

Past Chair
The Slone Group

Board of Directors

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Eric Carter

At-Large Director
The Law Firm of Eric M. Carter, Sr., LLC

Jarrett Fuselier Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Jarrett Fuselier

At-Large Director
St. Charles Parish Hospital

Garrett Monti River Region Chamber Board of Directors

Garrett Monti

At-Large Director
Quality Cleaning & Janitorial

Jamie Vicknair Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Jamie Vicknair RN

At-Large Director
St. James Parish Hospital

Kevin Hebert Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Kevin Hebert

At-Large Director
St. Charles Printing / Fast Signs

Ruth Ragusa, Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Ruth Ragusa

At-Large Director
Benefit Analyst

Taylor St. Pierre, Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Taylor St. Pierre

At-Large Director
New York Life Insurance Agent

Taryn Rogers Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Taryn Rogers

At-Large Director
Dow Chemical Company

Ashley Williams Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Ashley Williams

At-Large Director
Exceptional Services

Nick Johnson Board of Directors River Region Chamber of Commerce

Nick Johnson

At-Large Director
The TJC Group

Wendy Benedetto Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of COmmerce

Wendy Benedetto

At-Large Director
Realtor, Latter & Blum

Resource Directors

Brian Cox Port of South Louisiana member of the RIver Region Chamber board of directors

Brian Cox

Resource Director
Port of South Louisiana

Michael Hecht Board of Directors RIver Region Chamber of Commerce

Michael Hecht

Resource Director
Greater New Orleans, Inc.

Jasmine Brown-DeRousselle

Resource Director
Greater New Orleans, Inc.

Aaron Cancienne

Resource Director
EisnerAmper

Denise Burrell

Resource Director
River Parishes Tourist Commission

Cheri Wells

Resource Director
River Parishes Community College

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