Board of Directors

Board of Directors
Welcome to our Leadership Team

The volunteer leadership of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce encourages enthusiastic participation and provides direction for the programs and services provided for the Chamber’s membership. The Chamber’s Board of Directors serves a vital role in establishing policy and shaping the direction of the Chamber. Their guidance, leadership and influence is critical to the Chamber’s continued growth and strength in representing the business community.

John Suire
President
Edward Jones

Thomas B. Thompson
President-Elect
Lt. Dronet Detachment #1304
Vermilion Library Foundation
American Legion Vermilion Post 29

Wendell Verret
Vice President, Business Development
Twin Parish Port Commission

Troy Frederick
Vice President, Chamber Programs
Bank of Erath

Janice Morvant
Vice President, Finance
Gulf Coast Bank

Ross Comeaux
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Kaplan State Bank

Rachel Elisse Gates

Vice President Marketing
Pelican Pointe Healthcare
Eastridge Nursing

Megan Landry-Lalande
Vice President Membership
Valour, LLC

Gerrod Brasseux
Brasseux's Hardware

Dr. Anita Carrere
Abbeville Chiropractic Clinic

Maria Constantin
Kaptel

Elbert Dawson
Trowel-Level Vending

Anne Falgout
Vermilion Economic Development Alliance

Gerald Gaspard
American Legion

Brett Hebert
Acadian Contractors

Ruben "Ben" Rivera, Jr.
Thomson Smith & Leach Insurance

Jim Russo
Robie's Food Center

Jody Soileau
SLEMCO

Natachia Stelly
Stelly's Boiling Spot

Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau Federation