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SLCC Foundation Announces New Board Members, Officers

SLCC Foundation Announces New Board Members, Officers

Two new members have joined the 2020-21 Board of Directors for the South Louisiana Community College Foundation. The new members began a four-year term on July 1.

They are: 

  • Cheryl Bartley, Associate Director, Postlethwaite & Netterville
  • Tina Shelvin Bingham, Community Development Director, Habitat for Humanity

Board members oversee foundation operations, set policy, serve as community advocates for SLCC, and assist in strategic planning and fundraising activities.

“I am thrilled and honored to welcome these strong leaders to our board,” said Lana Fontenot, executive director of the Foundation. “Both of these new board members have impressive professional backgrounds, strong community connections, and deep passions for improving  Acadiana through education.”

The 2020-21 SLCC Foundation officers are:

  • President: Brett Mellington, Manager of Business Development, Lafayette Economic Development Authority
  • Vice President: Jeff Jones, Retired, JP Morgan Chase
  • Secretary: Gregory Daigle, Financial Advisor, Pinnacle Group
  • Treasurer: Michael Flash, Owner/CFO, Dixie Electric

“We are excited to have two talented new people joining our board, and we are looking forward to their diverse input, skills, and experience that they will bring to the table,” said Brett Mellington, president of the SLCC Foundation. “The addition of Cheryl and Tina to our existing slate of passionate board members will strengthen our ability to continue growing the Foundation and implementing our strategic efforts to support the college and its students.”

Existing members completing the 2020-21 Board of Directors include:

  • Erroll Babineaux, Retired, AirMed/Acadian Companies
  • Jeremy Bazile, Attorney, Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
  • Anita Begneaud, CEO, Lafayette Downtown Development
  • Andre Breaux, Vice President of Policy Initiatives and Governmental Affairs, One Acadiana
  • Blake Douet, Project Manager and Development Property Manager, Poche’ Prouet Associates/The Southwest Group
  • Dr. Leslie Greco, ED Medical Director, Iberia Medical Center
  • Ema Haq, Owner, Bailey’s Restaurant
  • Corey Jack, Manager of Lafayette Chamber Affairs, One Acadiana
  • Tim Marks, Chief Population Health and Clinical Integration Officer, Opelousas General
  • Paul Molbert, Vice President of Network Development and Governmental Relations, Lafayette General Health
  • Raj Shetye, Senior Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer, LHC Group

The SLCC Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation established in 2003 for the mission of supporting the activities of South Louisiana Community College. Over the last five years, the SLCC Foundation has raised a $2.1 million match for a $17 million Health & Sciences Building for the College’s Lafayette campus, increased its endowment 16-fold through new scholarships and professorships, increased employee giving from 1.8% to over 67%, implemented SLCC’s largest-ever scholarship program, and executed successful naming campaigns for two new College facilities in Lafayette and St. Martinville. 

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ABOUT ACADIANA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
South Louisiana Community College is a comprehensive community college that operates campuses in Abbeville, Crowley, Franklin, Houma, Lafayette, Morgan City, New Iberia, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte. The college serves more than 15,000 students annually and offers an array of academic programs. Students earn associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and industry-based certifications. It is ranked 14th among the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers as determined by Community College Week.

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