Louisiana REALTORS® Leadership Graduates
LOUISIANA REALTORS • September 28, 2018
Pictured left to right: Ricky Tucker, Betsy Birdsong, Kimberly Hayes, Leo Desselle, Tim Skinner, Jonathan Cerruti, Macon Mayeaux, Caroline Freeland, Donna Harris, Tressie Buckhaulter, Jay Dardenne, Lori McGrew, Kendra Novak, Dru Ellender, Vanessa Hackleman, Kayla Walker, Leigh Moss, Taylor Gagneaux, Mark Boline, James Hebert, Tahira Abdul-Rahman.
Baton Rouge, La.— Louisiana REALTORS® graduated 20 REALTORS® practicing in markets around the state from the LRLeadership program, an initiative dedicated to broadening and enhancing the REALTOR® volunteer within our communities and within association leadership.
The program was started in 2000 and has graduated over 250 REALTOR® professionals. Requirements consists of four sessions that focus on: leadership skill development, the Louisiana legislature and advocacy, diversity, community service, communication styles, and team-building.
The program is facilitated by Amy P. Fennell, MPA and featured speakers for the program include: Harold Suire, Education, Research, and Information Services, Inc., Baton Rouge, La.; Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, Baton Rouge, La.; Evan Fuchs, 2017 National Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Chair; Norman Morris, CAE, RCE, CEO, Louisiana REALTORS®, Baton Rouge, La.; and Amy Jones, Founder of Burning Stick Creative, Lafayette, La.
“It is such an exciting thing to see how many bright and dynamic leaders emerge from this program every year. These professionals are dedicated to the real estate industry, their clients, and are committed to becoming stronger leaders in their communities,” said Norman Morris, CEO.
This year’s graduates include the following:
Tahira Abdul-Rahman, Tahira & Associates Realty Inc – Shreveport, LA
Betsy Birdsong, Birdsong Realty Group -Metairie, LA
Mark Boline, New Orleans Relocation, LLC- New Orleans, LA
Tressie Buckhaulter, Diamond Realty & Associates LLC- Bossier City, LA
Jonathan Cerruti, Jack Stumpf & Associates, Inc. - Harvey,LA
Leo Desselle, Pennant Real Estate- Baton Rouge, LA
Drusilla Ellender, Coldwell Banker Gallerie- Sulphur, LA
Caroline Freeland, Keller Williams Realty Services – Mandeville, LA
Taylor Gagneaux, Moffett/Latter & Blum Realtors- Lake Charles, LA
Vanessa Hackleman, Diamond Realty & Associates - Bossier City LA
Donna Harris, Shirley Kirby & Associates-Denham Springs, LA
Kim Hayes, Cunningham Appraisals -Pineville, LA
James Hebert, Latter & Blum Inc/REALTORS- Thibodeaux, LA
Macon Mayeux, KELLER WILLIAMS, RED STICK PARTNERS -Baton Rouge, LA
Lori McGrew, Keaty Real Estate Company- Lafayette, LA
Leigh Moss, Keller Williams Realty First Choice- Prairieville, LA
Tim Skinner, Keaty Real Estate Company- Lafayette, LA
Kendra Novak, Novak Realty LLC - Baton Rouge, LA
Ricky Tucker, EXP Realty LLC- Lake Charles, LA
Kayla Walker, Century21 Buelow-Miller Realty- Alexandria, LA
The program’s graduation took place Tuesday, September 18 at the Chateau Saint Denis in Natchitoches, La during the REALTORS®’ annual governance meeting.
From the Louisiana Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joined Governor Jeff Landry and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot today to announce that Louisiana is investing an additional $20 million in Fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state Fortified projects this year to $100 million. Governor Landry announced that $20 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be transferred to the Louisiana Office of Community Development Restore Resilient Opportunities for Overhead Fortification (Restore ROOF) program to strengthen residential structures and reduce long-term disaster risk. Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a bill that allows $50 million in additional Katrina and Rita bond money from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to be added to the Department of Insurance’s Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). Also beginning this year, LFHP is projected to receive approximately $30 million annually from taxes and fees the Louisiana Department of Insurance collects from the insurance industry. “Building stronger homes is a vital part of making homeowners insurance affordable in Louisiana,” said Commissioner Temple. “I appreciate Governor Landry’s leadership and support as we work with legislators like Chairman Talbot to make Louisiana a national leader in the adoption of Fortified roofs.” The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has finalized its promulgation of Regulation 136—Fortify Homes Premium Discounts. The purpose of Regulation 136 is to implement the statutory provisions set forth in La. R.S. 22:1483, et seq. , which require that all Louisiana property and casualty insurers provide premium discounts or insurance rate reductions for homes constructed or upgraded in accordance with the fortified standards created by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. View Regulation 136 here .
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