Cynthia D. Stelly
Executive Director
A lifelong resident of St. Landry Parish, Cynthia Stelly has worked for the Port of Krotz Springs as the Executive Secretary supporting the director since 2003.
Team Members
Senior Staff
The Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission was created by Act No 228 of the 1956 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature to regulate commerce and industry along the Atchafalaya River, and to construct and operate port facilities. A support staff manages the Port’s daily affairs to ensure operations run smoothly.
The Port Commission is responsible for 134 acres of Atchafalaya River waterfront property adjacent to State Highway 105, and one mile south of U.S. Highway 190, which the Port develops, markets, leases, administers, manages and maintains. Its jurisdiction includes approximately 400 acres and stretches along the riverfront from the intersection of Main St. and Levee Rd. and southward all the way to the end of Frank Diesi Rd. The Port’s operating portfolio is comprised of over 30 aboveground storage tanks, industrial and maritime leases, warehouse and office facilities, and fishing and hunting leases.
Jacqué Pucheu
Port Attorney
Jacqué Pucheu has supported his community by providing legal council for St. Landry Parish, the City of Eunice and the Port of Krotz Springs.
Rachel Sanders
Executive Secretary
As a lifelong resident of Krotz Springs, Rachel brings her secretarial experience and love of the community to support the Port's mission.
The Board
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
Monita Reed
President
Monita Reed devotes her time volunteering for St. Anthony Catholic Church and Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival.
Cheryl Carter
Vice President
A notary public in the state of Louisiana, Cheryl Carter also holds a Bachelor of Science from Grambling University in Accounting.
Michael Thibodaux
Secretary
Michael Thibodeaux has been lobbying the Louisiana State Legislature for over 30 years and is a consultant for a diverse group of clients.
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
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.
Senic Batiste
Commissioner
Local businessman and Louisiana notary public, Senic Batiste, is a Southern University graduate and US Navy Veteran.
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.
Joyce Soileau
Commissioner
With over 30 years experience with the St. Landry Parish School Board, Joyce sits in the seat that was held by her late husband, James Soileau, who served as a Commissioner at the Port for Krotz Springs for 25 years.
Denise Cannatella
Commissioner
Denise and her husband, Charles, along with their son Vincent, own and operate Cannatella Outdoors in Melville, LA where they farm 4000 acres consisting of sugarcane, corn, and wheat.
Michael Dupre
Commissioner
Mr. Michael Dupre, residing in Eunice, is a former Legislative Assistant and City Councilman with extensive professional affiliations, including roles with the American Bank and St. Landry Parish Council on Aging. He holds a strong interest in political involvement, mentoring, program implementation, reading and golfing.