11 Little Known People in Louisiana That Have a Shocking Amount of Power
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Who really runs our state? The politicians–or the residents? It’s a hard to question to answer, but we set off to discover who really has a lot of power within the state. This list of pastors, union organizers, and business leaders makes up some of the most powerful residents of the state of Louisiana.
Louisiana Shrimp Association began in 2002 and works to protect the culture and heritage of the traditional Louisiana shrimper.
The 75th president of the Bar association which coordinates and oversees the numerous lawyers that populate our fair state.
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The 74th Largest church in the United States, Pastor Stockstill took charge at the church in 2011 and has been leading the way to expanded growth since then.
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Mr. Toups is the CEO of Turner Industries, an $800 million industrial services firm that is ranked #369 on Forbes list of the 500 Largest Private Companies.
Ms. Hudson has been president for nine years and has won numerous awards for her leadership.
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A New Orleans native, Pastor D as she is affectionately called, oversees a thriving New Orleans congregation of more than 9,000 members.
Mr. Denault became the CEO of Entergy, one of the largest companies in Louisiana, in 2013 after years of leadership within the company.
CEO of one of the largest companies in Louisiana, CenturyLink, Mr. Post is based out of Monroe. The company is now the third largest telecommunications company in the U.S.
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Mr. Cooper is the chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, overseeing and governing the policies, traffic, and commerce associated with the port.
One of the largest unions in the state, the PFFALA represents career professional fire fighters throughout the state.
Demetric Mercadel is one of the most dynamic community members in New Orleans, her primary job being an Entergy executive, but sitting on numerous boards and organizations, including the iconic New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation.
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