MEMBERSHIP

The Membership Committee welcomes new members, guides them through the benefits of WBIA, and helps them connect with the committee or programs that best fit their interests. The committee reviews applications, coordinates welcome communications, assists with onboarding, and engages with members to ensure their needs are met. By fostering connections and encouraging renewals and upgrades, the Membership Committee plays a key role in strengthening WBIA’s network and ensuring members gain the most value from their involvement.

Kim Benoit - Chair

GOVERNMENT & ENVIRONMENT (G&E)

Government permeates every aspect of our professional lives. WBIA monitors legislative issues at local, state and federal levels that can impact members. Your voice, spoken through WBIA, can make a difference. Membership amplifies your voice. Join us for Legislative Day at the Capital, Governor’s West Bank Luncheon, Forums, Lunch & Learns or Round table discussions with local officials.

  
Chairs

  Teri Tucker               Scott Burke

INFRASTRUCTURE

Sound infrastructure improves business. Safe roads and bridges, adequate and proper drainage, clear waterways, levee protection and coastal restoration are keys to economic growth. WBIA maintains relationships with US Coast Guard, Regional Planning Commission, LaDOTD, US Army Corps of Engineers and local regulatory officials. Planning takes time.

Jon Cerruti - Chair

WORKFORCE

Industry Based Certification (IBC) is in demand. WBIA works to promote workforce development initiatives with Jefferson Parish Schools, LCTCS, GNO, Inc., LaWorks, and other area organizations. Our goal is to promote skilled training and certificate programs to provide employees for tomorrow.

Kelly DiMarco - Chair