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JACKSON, Miss. (February 6, 2024) \u2013 Neel-Schaffer would like to congratulate Glenn Ledet Jr., PE, on his recent appointment as Executive Director of Louisiana\u2019s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).<\/p>\nJACKSON, Miss. (February 6, 2024) \u2013 Neel-Schaffer would like to congratulate Glenn Ledet Jr., PE, on his recent appointment as Executive Director of Louisiana\u2019s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).<\/p>\n
With this appointment, made by new Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Glenn is embarking on an exciting new chapter in his career after leading Neel-Schaffer\u2019s Water Resources and Coastal Engineering sector for the last five years.<\/p>\n
Established in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, the CPRA is tasked with coordinating the local, state, and federal efforts to protect and restore Louisiana\u2019s fragile coastal shorelines.<\/p>\n
The CPRA budget tops $1 billion annually, and for Fiscal Year 2025, the plan is the largest single-year investment to date, with $1.68 billion allotted to the design, engineering, and construction of 121 projects and the ongoing operation, maintenance, and monitoring of an additional 190 completed projects across coastal Louisiana.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile I am sorry to see Glenn leaving our firm, I am ecstatic that he’s been chosen for such a prestigious role within the state of Louisiana,\u201d said Joey Hudnall, PE, Neel-Schaffer\u2019s President and CEO. \u201cGlenn has significantly contributed to our success, enhancing our team in coastal and hydraulic engineering, as well as securing major projects in this area. We’re grateful for his contributions and wish him all the best in his new role with the CPRA.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGlenn has earned this appointment,\u201d added Robert Walker, PE, Neel-Schaffer\u2019s Chief Operating Officer. \u201cHis time with us made it clear that he is a leading expert in coastal engineering as well as being a true visionary leader. We’ve been fortunate to benefit from his knowledge and we look forward to working with him on critical CPRA projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
Glenn, who joined Neel-Schaffer in 2019 and worked from the Baton Rouge office, has over 17 years of experience, including a prior stint at the CPRA as Engineering Supervisor and Assistant Administrator of the Operations Division. His responsibilities at Neel-Schaffer included driving regional and corporate business growth and overseeing the implementation of coastal and water resources projects.<\/p>\n
In a news release from Gov. Landry\u2019s office, Glenn said: \u201cI am thrilled to join Governor Landry\u2019s team, and I’m committed to advancing Coastal Protection and Restoration initiatives across South Louisiana. Together, we’ll shape resilient solutions, fostering environmental sustainability across the coast of our wonderful State.\u201d<\/p>\n
Glenn was one of five new appointments made by Gov. Landry on January 31 during a press conference at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, home of the Coastal Center, which conducts scientific research to support the state\u2019s restoration projects.<\/p>\n
During the conference, Gov. Landry said this about Glenn: \u201cWith his experience in engineering and project management and business development, I believe that he has the ability to focus CPRA in working with the new board in making sure that the projects start, and they\u2019re finished, and they go under budget.\u201d<\/p>\n
Glenn is scheduled to assume his new role as CPRA Executive Director on February 14.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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