Louisiana Seafood Board of Directors In 1984, the State of Louisiana created the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board to support Louisiana’s world-class commercial fisheries industry and respond to changes in the marketplace and in the environment. The Board is composed of members appointed by the lieutenant governor representing all of the different sectors of the industry. STAFF Samantha Carroll, Executive Director Maggie Bryson, Assistant Executive Director Linda Smith, Administrative Assistant 2020 BOARD Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Chalin Delaune, Chairmain, Crab Task Force Troy Parria, Co-Chairman, Louisiana Shrimp Association John Paul Reason, Secretary/Treasurer, Wild Catfish Industry Kristen Baumer, American Shrimp Processors Association Ralph Pausina, Oyster Dealers and Growers Association Acy Cooper, Jr., Commercial Saltwater Finfish Chef Brian Landry, Marketing Representative Barry Toups, Crawfish Industry Michael Boudreaux, Louisiana Restaurant Association Dexter Guillory, Alligator Industry Jakov Jurisic, Oyster Task Force Larry Avery, Seafood Processor Pete Tortorich, Past Chairman, Louisiana Retailer's Association Thomas Hymel, Louisiana Sea Grant Gene Cavalier, Department of Agriculture and Forestry Ron Harrell, Louisiana Farm Bureau Patrick Banks, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries