Cheryl Carter
Secretary
A notary public in the state of Louisiana, Cheryl Carter also holds a Bachelor of Science from Grambling University in Accounting.
Board of Commissioners
The Port of Krotz Springs is governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of 11 members who are appointed for varying terms by diverse appointing authorities within St. Landry Parish, including the City of Opelousas (2), the City of Eunice (2), the Town of Krotz Springs (2), the St. Landry Parish Municipal Association (2) and the St. Landry Parish Government (3).
Elected Officers
Senic Batiste
President
Local businessman and Louisiana notary public, Senic Batiste, is a Southern University graduate and US Navy Veteran.
Monita Reed
Vice President
Monita Reed devotes her time volunteering for St. Anthony Catholic Church and Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival.
Kenneth Vidrine
Treasurer
Vidrine brings his diverse work experience in managing assets, supervising projects and enforcing codes and ordinances to the Port of Krotz Springs.
Commissioners
Michael Thibodaux
Commissioner
Michael Thibodeaux has been lobbying the Louisiana State Legislature for over 30 years and is a consultant for a diverse group of clients.
Clovis Cornelius
Commissioner
Louisiana National Guard Veteran, Clovis Cornelius, is a lifetime resident of Opelousas and small business owner of a local daycare facility.
Paul DiCapo
Commissioner
A graduate of Melville High School and lifelong resident of St. Landry Parish, Paul Dicapo has spent his career serving his hometown.
Vernon Haynes
Commissioner
Owner of local funeral home, Vernon Haynes is an active member of the Friends Benevolent Society, Phi Beta Sigma and of Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
William (Bill) Thompson
Commissioner
After 37 years with the US Postal Service, Thompson worked with the City of Eunice enforcing city ordinances and overseeing FEMA.