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Dr. Fred Gillis “Gil” Rew Chair Mansfield, La. Gil Rew, a dentist in private practice, has since 2005 been an assistant adjunct clinical professor at the LSU School of Dentistry as a preceptor. He majored in zoology at LSU and graduated from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1978. Jan K. Liuzza Chair-Elect Kenner, La. Jan Liuzza is business manager of Elmwood Dental Center. She graduated from LSU in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Dr. Jack A. Andonie Immediate Past Chair Metairie, La. A retired obstetrician/ gynecologist, Jack Andonie graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1958 and from the LSU School of Medicine in 1962. Lodwrick M. “Lod” Cook Director Emeritus Sherman Oaks, Calf. Lod Cook, former chairman and chief executive officer of ARCO and co-founder and former vice chairman of Global Crossing, received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1950 and a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 1955. He also earned an M.B.A. at Southern Methodist University. He is co-founder and chairman of NeuroSigma, a life sciences company focused on the development of bioelectronics products used in innovative medical research.
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LSU Alumni Association National Board of Directors Stan Williams National Fund Chair Member, The Cook Hotel Board of Managers Fort Worth, Texas Stan Williams attended LSU from 1983 to 1986 before enrolling in pharmacy school at the University of Mississippi, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1989. He is vice president of U.S. sales at Acist Medical Systems. Jon D. “Jay” Babb District 1 Vice Chair, The Cook Hotel Board of Managers Baton Rouge, La. Jay Babb is managing member of Exec•U•Store, a provider of records management solutions, with offices in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from LSU in 1980. Ted A. Martin District 1 Baton Rouge, La. Ted Martin is president of Floating Island Environmental Solutions, manufacturer of Biohaven Floating Islands, a manmade ecosystem that mimics naturally occurring wetlands. He graduated from LSU in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. Dr. Mary Lou Applewhite District 2 New Orleans, La. Mary Lou Applewhite is a retired dermatologist and former staff member at East Jefferson General Hospital and Lakeside Hospital. She received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and zoology in 1951 and earned an M.D. from the LSU School of Medicine in 1955.
Carl J. Streva District 3 Morgan City, La. Carl Streva is vice president of Streva Distributing Company, a wholesale beer firm. He graduated from LSU in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Richard C. “Ricky” Oustalet District 4 Jennings, La. Ricky Oustalet, a 1971 LSU general studies graduate, is president and general manager of Bubba Oustalet Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-Toyota, Inc. Susan K. Whitelaw District 5 Shreveport, La. Susan Whitelaw, a partner in Whitelaw, Rice & Green CPAs in Shreveport, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from LSU in 1971 and completed work in accounting at LSU Shreveport, after which she earned CPA designation. She is actively involved in the Caddo-Bossier Alumni Chapter, for which she has served as treasurer for several years, as well as in other civic organizations. Randy Ewing District 6 Ruston, La. Randy Ewing, president of Ewing Timber in Quitman, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from LSU in 1966. He served as a state senator representing the 35th District from 1988 to 2000 and was senate president during his last term from 1996 to 2000. Ewing was inducted into the E.J. Ourso College of Business Hall of Distinction in 1999.