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WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER EARNS HIGHEST FEDERAL CMS STAR QUALITY RATING OF SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY HOSPITALS

Willis-Knighton has been recognized as the highest rated Shreveport-Bossier City hospital and the only one to rated Shreveport-Bossier City hospital and the only one to receive four out of five stars in the latest round of overall hospital quality star ratings released by the Federal Government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

AMAZON TO OPEN AMAZON TO OPEN FULFILLMENT CENTER FULFILLMENT CENTER IN SHREVEPORT IN SHREVEPORT

Amazon is building a $200 million major robotics fulfill-Amazon is building a $200 million major robotics fulfillment center in Shreveport, bringing with it 1,000 direct jobs, ment center in Shreveport, bringing with it 1,000 direct jobs, an estimated 1,118 indirect jobs and about 800 construction an estimated 1,118 indirect jobs and about 800 construction jobs. Completion is expected in 2022. “This new Amazon jobs. Completion is expected in 2022. “This new Amazon project is a major advancement for the Shreveport-Bossi-project is a major advancement for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area and for Louisiana’s economy,” Governor er City metro area and for Louisiana’s economy,” Governor John Bel Edwards said. “In addition to providing strong ben-John Bel Edwards said. “In addition to providing strong benefits, Amazon will pay workers double the minimum wage or efits, Amazon will pay workers double the minimum wage or more in a state-of-the-art technology environment.” more in a state-of-the-art technology environment.”

STEWARD PARTNERS GLOBAL ADVISORY STEWARD PARTNERS GLOBAL ADVISORY WELCOMES POLJAK GROUP WEALTH WELCOMES POLJAK GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT AS FIRST LOUISIANA TEAM MANAGEMENT AS FIRST LOUISIANA TEAM

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employ-Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, an employee-owned, full-service independent partnership associat-ee-owned, full-service independent partnership associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (member ed with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (member FINRA/SIPC), is continuing its nationwide expansion with FINRA/SIPC), is continuing its nationwide expansion with the addition of Poljak Group Wealth Management in Shreve-the addition of Poljak Group Wealth Management in Shreveport, Louisiana. The eight-person team led by brothers De-port, Louisiana. The eight-person team led by brothers Denis and Davor Poljak manages over $500 million in client nis and Davor Poljak manages over $500 million in client assets and was previously associated with Morgan Stanley. assets and was previously associated with Morgan Stanley. In May 2021, Denis and Davor Poljak were named to Forbes In May 2021, Denis and Davor Poljak were named to Forbes Magazine’s 2021 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors. Magazine’s 2021 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.

“Denis and Davor represent a true American success “Denis and Davor represent a true American success story, and we’re proud that they have chosen Steward story, and we’re proud that they have chosen Steward Partners to help grow their business and write their next Partners to help grow their business and write their next chapter,” said Chris Barton, Divisional President, Stew-chapter,” said Chris Barton, Divisional President, Steward Partners Global Advisory. “Their team is a living tes-ard Partners Global Advisory. “Their team is a living testament to how hard work, advanced education and gen-tament to how hard work, advanced education and genuine concern for clients can be a formula for a successful uine concern for clients can be a formula for a successful advisory practice. Becoming owners of their business is advisory practice. Becoming owners of their business is the next step toward their goal of providing a superior ex-the next step toward their goal of providing a superior experience for clients.” perience for clients.”

BOSSIER CITY BOWLING ALLEY GRANTED BOSSIER CITY BOWLING ALLEY GRANTED LOUISIANA HISTORICAL MARKER LOUISIANA HISTORICAL MARKER

er in Bossier City, decided to build a bowling alley after en-er in Bossier City, decided to build a bowling alley after enjoying the sport one evening in 1959. The only bowling cen-joying the sport one evening in 1959. The only bowling center in Bossier City and the oldest operating bowling center ter in Bossier City and the oldest operating bowling center in Louisiana, Holiday Lanes, was born that day. The iconic in Louisiana, Holiday Lanes, was born that day. The iconic building with a free-span wavy concrete roof was opened building with a free-span wavy concrete roof was opened to the public in August 1960 with 32 bowling lanes and a to the public in August 1960 with 32 bowling lanes and a full-service café. Well-known restauranteur (and later Boss-full-service café. Well-known restauranteur (and later Bossier City mayor), George Dement, operated the restaurant ier City mayor), George Dement, operated the restaurant through the 60’s. Holiday Lanes is still owned and operated through the 60’s. Holiday Lanes is still owned and operated by the Coleman Family. Mr. Coleman advised his family to by the Coleman Family. Mr. Coleman advised his family to never sell it, but to keep it in the family as a place for all ages never sell it, but to keep it in the family as a place for all ages to come together for fun. The ribbon cutting ceremony for to come together for fun. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Louisiana historical marker was May 18. the new Louisiana historical marker was May 18.

Don S. Coleman, young, successful and innovative build-Don S. Coleman, young, successful and innovative build-

NASA EXHIBIT LANDING AT SCI-PORT NASA EXHIBIT LANDING AT SCI-PORT

Sci-Port was se Sci-Port was selected to receive lected to receive the Chandra X-Ray the Chandra X-Ray Observatory from Observatory from NASA which will be NASA which will be on display until Fall on display until Fall 2021. This flagship-class space telescope was launched 2021. This flagship-class space telescope was launched aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23, 1999. aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23, 1999. Chandra is one of the Great Observatories, which in Chandra is one of the Great Observatories, which includes the Hubble Space Telescope, Compton Gamma cludes the Hubble Space Telescope, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (1991-2000), and the Spitzer Space Ray Observatory (1991-2000), and the Spitzer Space Telescope (2003-2020) and is named after the Nobel Telescope (2003-2020) and is named after the Nobel Prize-winning Indian-American astrophysicist Subrah Prize-winning Indian-American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. manyan Chandrasekhar.

NEW GAME-PORT EXHIBIT AT SCI-PORT NEW GAME-PORT EXHIBIT AT SCI-PORT

The classic early 1970’s Pong game has been reimag- The classic early 1970’s Pong game has been reimagined into a game called “Port Pong” that will feature an ined into a game called “Port Pong” that will feature an overhead playing “table” where participants will stand in overhead playing “table” where participants will stand in a portal and use their hands as the pong paddles to vol-a portal and use their hands as the pong paddles to volley the electric pong “ball” back and forth to each other. ley the electric pong “ball” back and forth to each other. Game-Port features a few digital game-inspired PuttGame-Port features a few digital game-inspired PuttPutt golf greens, a Sci-Port Amusement Gallery featur-Putt golf greens, a Sci-Port Amusement Gallery featuring some classic pinball games and early video games, a ing some classic pinball games and early video games, a Mousetrap-inspired pneumatic chair lift, a giant Simon Mousetrap-inspired pneumatic chair lift, a giant Simon Says, an Angry Birds-influenced game, and a special area Says, an Angry Birds-influenced game, and a special area called “Game Guts” that will feature the inner workings called “Game Guts” that will feature the inner workings of classic game systems over the last thirty years. This of classic game systems over the last thirty years. This exhibit, providing an interactive gaming playground for exhibit, providing an interactive gaming playground for people of all ages, has been developed and designed by people of all ages, has been developed and designed by local “imagineers” Ryan McCutcheon, Bonné Summers, local “imagineers” Ryan McCutcheon, Bonné Summers, and Luke Lee. and Luke Lee.

Game-Port will also have other game-related pro-Game-Port will also have other game-related programming over the course of the summer: gramming over the course of the summer:

The summer gaming program will happen through The summer gaming program will happen through a partnership between Sci-Port and Shreve Memorial a partnership between Sci-Port and Shreve Memorial Library. The Shreve Memorial Library’s Maker Van will Library. The Shreve Memorial Library’s Maker Van will be engaging youth in coding at multiple sites throughout be engaging youth in coding at multiple sites throughout Caddo Parish. Sci-Port will have summer STEM camps Caddo Parish. Sci-Port will have summer STEM camps

NAMED TO FORBES’ 2021 BEST-IN-STATE WEALT H ADVISORS LIST

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Partner Managing Director Wealth Manager

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and Poljak Group Wealth Management maintain a separate professional business relationship with, and our registered professionals offer securities through, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. Certified Financial Planner Board of St ®andards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 32,725 nominations, more than 5,000 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with SBMAG.NET | JUNE 2021 81 Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors for more info.

for students to participate in hands-on activities to explore science, technology, engineering and math.

Pokémon GO – June 19 - celebrating the 25th year of the release of Pokémon. The Adventures of Intrigue will be hosting a version of gaming via an escape-room style game.

LSUS STUDENTS NAME PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR, ANNUAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

LSU Shreveport students announced Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze as the 2021 Professor of the Year and awarded 15 variable student honors in its 202021 Student Leadership Awards, two of the university’s annual traditions.

LSUS PROFESSOR AWARDED $15K STATE GRANT TO PUBLISH SHORT STORIES

LSU Shreveport’s Dr. Dorie LaRue, Professor of English and Foreign Languages, was awarded a $14,781 grant by the State of Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund (BORSF) to publish a complete collection of short stories. The stories will showcase the difficulty of social change and displace the cultural isolation of the contemporary South.

LSUS EARNS FIVE TOP RANKINGS FOR EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS

Teaching Degree Search has awarded top rankings to LSUS in five categories for the state. The university earned first in Best Value Educational Administration Master’s Degree Schools, Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Schools, Best Value Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools, and Best Value Educational Administration Schools. A third-place ranking was awarded for Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools.

LSUS LEADS LOUISIANA FOR MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE BACHELORS’ PROGRAMS

LSU Shreveport was ranked 1st in Louisiana and 15th in the nation by OnlineU for the Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees. OnlineU aims to connect students with programs that fit their budgets. All schools on the list have tuition rates under $8,000. “We’re pleased to be announced as a low-cost leader for online undergraduate programs within the state,” Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Julie Lessiter said. “As part of our mission we offer high quality, affordable baccalaureate degrees that prepare our graduates to be successful in both career and life through the many educational opportunities they experience at LSUS.”

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY RECOGNIZES CHRISTUS MEDICAL

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center was recently awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. “Accreditation is providing optimum care for the spectrum of cardiac patients – from low risk (those experiencing chest pains who require follow-up with a cardiologist) to the worst type of heart attack (STEMI). We use evidence-based practices, provide constant, on-going training of staff and have expert physicians on staff; our priority is to provide the highest level of care. Anyone who comes to CHRISTUS with a heart attack is assured they are getting the best care for their heart,” said Celia Carr, Chest Pain Coordinator, CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center.

LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH

In the past year, LSU Health Shreveport delivered a significant pandemic response tied directly to research as well as obtained significant NIH and other extramural funding along with creation of life-saving medical devices and

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breakthrough discoveries. These individuals were honored by with the Office of Research Excellence Awards. Dr. Chris by with the Office of Research Excellence Awards. Dr. Chris Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research, also highlighted new Kevil, Vice Chancellor for Research, also highlighted new projects and exciting developments on the horizon.

Office of Research Excellence Award Winners:

• Dr. Andrew Yurochko received the Excellence in Extramural Funding Award. • Dr. Steve Conrad and Dr. Keith Scott received the Excellence in Translational Research Award. • Dr. Nicholas Goeders and Dr. Chris Schmoutz received the Excellence in Innovation Award. Qiang Cai, M.D., Ph.D., gastroenterologist is also a • Dr. Jeremy Kamil and Dr. Rona Scott received the Scientific Research Impact in Basic Science Award LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Cai received his bachelor’s and Dr. Angela Cornelius received the Scientific Research Impact in Clinical Science Award. PR China and master’s degree from Peking Union Med• Dr. G. E. Ghali, Mr. Bill Comegys, Mr. Matthew St. Amant, and Mr. Ray Lasseigne received the ComDr. G. E. Ghali, Mr. Bill Comegys, Mr. Matthew St. Cornell University. Dr. Cai performed his residency in Inmunity Champion Award for their role in securing & facilitating the donation of the former CHRISTUS Schumpert property. vision of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine. He remained at Emory University rising to the

Research at LSU Health Shreveport by the Numbers:

• $438,000: Total Licensing Income FY21 to date • $6,875,864: Total Licensing Income FY14-20 • 171: Number of U.S. patents issued doscopic submucosal dissection, Per Oral Endoscopic Myot• 118: Number of International patents issued omy (POEM) for achalasia, Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Py • Ranked 2nd in the LSU System for tech transfer

• Home to six research centers (*denotes Center of Excellence) Ƚ Center of Excellence for Arthritis and Rheumatology (CEAR)* Ƚ Feist-Weiller Cancer Center (FWCC)* Ƚ Center for Cardiovascular Diseases and Sciences (CCDS)* Ƚ Center for Brain Health (CBH) Ƚ Louisiana Addiction Research Center (LARC) Ƚ Center of Excellence for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT)*

OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT WELCOMES GASTROENTEROLOGY SPECIALIST DR. QIANG CAI

Qiang Cai, M.D., Ph.D., gastroenterologist is also a Professor and the Division Chief of Gastroenterology at LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Cai received his bachelor’s degree from Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang, Jiangxi, PR China and master’s degree from Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, PR China. He pursued his Ph.D. at Cornell University. Dr. Cai performed his residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, University of Wisconsin prior to engaging in his Fellowship in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine. He remained at Emory University rising to the rank of Full Professor.

Dr. Cai is an advanced endoscopist and brings focused and unique expertise in endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy (GPOEM) for Refractory Gastroparesis, ERCP and EUS-guided and specialized pancreatic therapies.

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CONGRATULATES OUR 2020 AWARD WINNERS

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

For Service to LSUS and Faithful Support of Our Community For Service to LSUS and FaithfulSupport of Our Community The Honorable Judge Jeffrey Cox Master of Business Administration

• Elected to serve as Judge for the Louisiana Second

Circuit Court of Appeals • BS in Finance from Louisiana Tech • BS in Finance from Louisiana Tech • Juris Doctorate with magna cum laude honors from • Juris Doctorate with magna cum laude honors from

Southern University Law Center Southern University Law Center • Legal Law Masters in Taxation from Southern • Legal Law Masters in Taxation from Southern

Methodist University in Dallas, Texas Methodist University in Dallas, Texas • Inducted into the Southern University Law Center Hall • Inducted into the Southern University Law Center Hall of Fame in 2014 of Fame in 2014 • Included in the Southern University Judicial Wall of • Included in the Southern University JudicialWall of

Fame in 2016 Fame in 2016 • Serves on the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission • Serves on the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission and the Advisory Board for the Bossier Parish and the Advisory Board for the Bossier Parish

Community College Criminal Justice Program Community College Criminal Justice Program • Assists with training of cadets at the Bossier Sheriff’s • Assists with training of cadets at the Bossier Sheriff’s • Assists with training of cadets at the Bossier Sheriff’s • Assists with training of cadets at the Bossier Sheriff’s

Training Academy and instructs Law Enforcement Training Academy and instructs Law Enforcement

Officers all over the state on legal concepts Officers all over the state on legal concepts • Writes a monthly article for The Best of Times • Writes a monthly article for The Best ofTimes

Magazine Magazine • Member of the Harry V. Booth and Henry Politz • Member of the HarryV. Booth and Henry Politz

American Inns of Court American Inns of Court • Member of the American, Louisiana, Shreveport, • Member of the American, Louisiana, Shreveport,

Bossier, and Webster Bar Associations Bossier, andWebster Bar Associations • Married to Susan Cox, two children, Gabrielle and • Married to Susan Cox, two children, Gabrielle and

Stephen Stephen

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

For Leadership and Professionalism

Dr. Helen Wise

Bachelor of Art - 1997 Professor of Sociology at LSUS Professor ofSociology at LSUS

• Norman A. Dolch Superprofessor in Nonprofit • Norman A. Dolch Superprofessor in Nonprofit

Administration • 2020 LSUS Professor of the Year • Executive Director for the Nonprofit Leadership

Alliance on campus • Director of Applied Research for the Institute for Nonprofit Administration • Author of Race, Gender, and Class, 2nd Edition, 2020 • Editor of Social Problems: A Case Study • Editor ofSocial Problems: A Case Study

Approach, 5th Edition • Married to Doyle Wise, Jr., one daughter,

Maggie • Masters of Education Administration from

Centenary College • Past Assistant Principal of Administration at • Past Assistant Principal of Administration at

Southwood High School • Graduate Assistant under Melissa Mainiero helping with accreditation while working on

Masters • Past Assistant Principal of Instruction at Bryd • Past Assistant Principal of Instruction at Bryd

High School • 2019 Louisiana Department of Education High

School Principal of the Year Semi-finalist • Certified Public Accountant in LA & TX • Served as Vice President of LSUS Alumni • Served asVice President of LSUS Alumni

Association for two terms • Served on local Board of Directors of Girl Scouts • Served on local Board of Directors of GirlScouts • Served as Chairman of the Downtown YMCA

Committee of Management Committee of Management • Married to Paige Sears, four children, Ben,

Hannah, Hilary, and Shelby Hannah, Hilary, andShelby • Ph.D. of Higher Education Administration from

University of North Texas • President of Caddo Parish 4H Advisory • President of Caddo Parish 4H Advisory

Committee • Past-President and current Vice President of the • Past-President and currentVice President of the

Board of Directors for Philadelphia Center • Serve on the Shreveport Human Relations • Serve on the Shreveport Human Relations

Commission • Attended LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport • Attended University of Arkansas for Medical • Attended University of Arkansas for Medical

Sciences for Residency • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification • Diabetes Care Recognition from Health Care

Incentives Improvement Institute • Cited in many medical Publications and • Cited in many medical Publications and

Presentations • Married to Theresa after meeting at LSUS

Michael Ilgenfritz

Bachelor of Art - 1991 Principal of Caddo Magnet High School

• Graduate Assistant under Melissa Mainiero • Past Assistant Principal of Instruction at Bryd

Calvin Sears

Bachelor of Science - 1981 & Master of Business Bachelor ofScience - 1981 & Master of Business Administration - 1984 Senior Controller of Sealy and Company Senior Controller ofSealy and Company Bachelor of GeneralStudies - 1996 Dean of Arts, Humanities, SocialSciences, and Education & Associate Professor of English at Bachelor ofScience - 1992

Dr. Lonnie McCray

Bachelor of General Studies - 1996 Dean of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education & Associate Professor of English at Southern University

Dr. Paul Rushing

Bachelor of Science - 1992 Internal Medicine

CONGRATULATES OUR 2021 AWARD WINNERS

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

For Service to LSUS and FaithfulSupport of Our Community For Service to LSUS and Faithful Support of Our Community For Service to LSUS and Faithful Support of Our Community • Received training in vinyasa yoga and or a commercial real estate appraisal • Was then hired as a full-time counselor u

Angie Pellerin, M.A., M.S., L.P.C. Master ofScience Master of Science

• Oversees mental health counseling and wellness support for currently enrolled students while also support for currently enrolled students while also providing related consultation to the campus providing related consultation to the campus community community • Received training in vinyasa yoga and other • Received training in vinyasa yoga and other • Received training in vinyasa yoga and other mind-body practices and has incorporatedyoga, mind-body practices and has incorporated yoga, mind-body practices and has incorporatedyoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and biofeedback training meditation, aromatherapy, and biofeedback training into mental health outreach efforts into mental health outreach efforts • Earned dual bachelor’s degrees from LSU in English • Earned dual bachelor’s degrees from LSU in English and Psychology and Psychology • Has worked in various jobs, including restaurant, • Has worked in various jobs, including restaurant, retail, insurance, hospital, and health club retail, insurance, hospital, and health club environments, as well as working as a technical writer environments, as well as working as a technical writer for a commercial real estate appraisal firm for a commercial real estate appraisal firm for a commercial real estate appraisal firm • Moved to Shreveport in January 2014 to enter the • Moved to Shreveport in January 2014 to enter the

Master ofScience in Counseling program at LSUS Master of Science in Counseling program at LSUS • Worked in the Student Development Office at LSUS as • Worked in the Student Development Office at LSUS as a student worker a student worker • Worked as a graduate student worker for 1.5 years and • Worked as a graduate student worker for 1.5 years and subsequently did her one-year counseling internship subsequently did her one-year counseling internship • Was then hired as a full-time counselor upon • Was then hired as a full-time counselor upon graduation in May 2016 graduation in May 2016 • Two years later was promoted to Director of • Two years later was promoted to Director of

Counseling Services in August 2018 Counseling Services in August 2018

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

For Leadership and Professionalism

Dr. Jennifer Thomas Prime

Bachelor of GeneralStudies - 2004 Bachelor of General Studies - 2004 Doctor of Internal Medicine, Willis-Knighton Health System COVID Unit

• Attended LSUHSCShreveport for medical • Attended LSUHSC Shreveport for medical school in 2004 • Completed residency in Internal Medicine • Board-certified and has been a hospitalist with the Willis-Knighton Health System for the last the Willis-Knighton Health System for the last 8 years • Takes care of the majority of the patients in the

COVID unit atWillis-Knighton COVID unit at Willis-Knighton • Has tended to patients with various issues from • Has tended to patients with various issues from • Has tended to patients with various issues from • Has tended to patients with various issues from heart attack, stroke, COPD, and sepsis • Currently enrolled in the MPH program at LSUS • Career path started at Broadmoor Middle

School Lab in 2005 • Provides resources and guidance to teachers • Provides resources and guidance to teachers and students to support teaching and learning and students to support teaching and learning • Evaluates teachers and staff on best • Evaluates teachers and staff on best instructional practices and assists with overall instructional practices and assists with overall management and school operations • Received her Bachelor and Doctorate from

Louisiana Tech University • Outstanding SocialStudiesTeacher of the Year • Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year (Caddo Parish) 2008-2009 • YPI 40 Under 40 Class of 2019 • Extensive experience in the areas of property • Extensive experience in the areas of property law, probate and estate planning, oil and law, probate and estate planning, oil and gas law, business transactions, commercial gas law, business transactions, commercial lending, business litigation, commercial lending, business litigation, commercial bankruptcy, and business organization bankruptcy, and business organization bankruptcy, and business organization • Shreveport, Louisiana State and American Bar

Associations (1996 to present) • HarryV. Booth Inn of Court, Barrister (2001• Harry V. Booth Inn of Court, Barrister (20012007), Associate (1997-1999) • Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana, • Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana,

Committee on Bar Admissions, Assistant Committee on Bar Admissions, Assistant

Examiner (2006 – 2014) • Entomologist with more than 20 years of • Entomologist with more than 20 years of experience in applied agricultural research in academia (research and extension), privateindustry and pesticide regulation industry and pesticide regulation • Attended LSU in Baton Rouge for M.S. (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) in Entomology • Published more than 100 articles between regulatory assessments, peer-reviewed regulatory assessments, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and research and scientific publications, and research and extension reports • Office of ChemicalSafety and Pollution • Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution

Prevention Bronze Medal for Commendable

Service: Invasive Weed ManagementTeam Service: Invasive Weed Management Team (2020), Glyphosate Team (2020), TCVP Team (2020), Glyphosate Team (2020), TCVP Team (2020), Glyphosate Team (2020), TCVP Team (2020), Dicamba Team (2019) • National Excellence in Multistate Research • National Excellence in Multistate Research

Award, ProjectS-1039: Biology, impact, Award, Project S-1039: Biology, impact, Award, ProjectS-1039: Biology, impact, and management of soybean insect pests in soybean production systems in April 2009

Dr. Candice Webert

Master of Education - 2007 Assistant Principal, Youree Drive Middle School

GrantSummers, J.D. Grant Summers, J.D.

Bachelor ofScience - 1992 Bachelor of Science - 1992 Attorney, Davidson Summers APLC

• Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana,

Dr. KellyTindal Dr. Kelly Tindal

Bachelor ofScience - 1998 Bachelor of Science - 1998 Acting Branch Chief of the Herbicide Branch, Environmental Protection Agency

industry and pesticide regulation

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