Leadership
Susan B. Bourgeois
SecretarySusan B. Bourgeois is responsible for leading and transforming the state agency established in 1936 to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.
Anne Villa, CPA, CEcD, CGFM
Deputy SecretaryAnne Villa is responsible for critical business functions of all LED departments, including leadership of the agency’s management and finance, human resources, performance management and reporting operations.
Brenda Guess
Assistant SecretaryBrenda Guess is responsible for guiding LED’s programs that grow Louisiana’s small business sector, including administration of Louisiana’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Rachel Shields
Chief Engagement OfficerRachel Shields is responsible for leveraging and enhancing LED’s relationships with the corporate and private sector to ensure Louisiana businesses are better served by the state.
Paige Carter
Chief Business Development OfficerPaige Carter is responsible for leading and expanding LED’s business development, expansion and retention activities to drive economic growth and prosperity across Louisiana.
Joshua Fleig
Chief Innovation OfficerJosh Fleig is responsible for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the state, while assisting small businesses with access to award-winning programs and services designed to accelerate growth and elevate Louisiana’s standing as a hub for innovation and high-value jobs.
Ileana Ledet
Chief Economic Competitiveness OfficerIleana Ledet is responsible for leading LED’s efforts to enhance the state’s economic competitiveness and to ensure sustainable growth for generations to come.
Mark Lorando
Chief Communications OfficerMark Lorando is responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications and marketing plan that tells the story of Louisiana’s unique advantages for business investment to key stakeholders in-state, across the country and around the world.
Chelsea Harris Dufrene
Executive Director of LED FastStartChelsea Harris Dufrene is responsible for leading LED FastStart, the state’s workforce development solution for companies relocating and expanding in Louisiana.
Chris Stelly
Executive Director, Louisiana Entertainment and Director, Legislative AffairsChris Stelly is responsible for leading the effort to grow the state’s film, music and live performance industries, while simultaneously serving as LED’s official liaison with members of the Louisiana Legislature and other state agencies.
Robin Porter
Executive CounselRobin Porter is responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance to agency leaders on legislation, programs, rules and contracts, and direct staff and outside counsel in the management of litigation in which LED is involved.
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