Foundation Executive Board
2007 - 2009

Clifford H. LeBlanc, III, President
Cliff LeBlanc is a community leader. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Mr. LeBlanc is a native of Beaumont, Texas and graduated from Lamar University in 1981 with a degree in Business Management.

David Rockett, Immediate Past President
David Rockett serves as the Executive Director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Mr. Rockett currently serves on the Board of the Red River Valley BIDCO, the Strategic Council, the United Way, and in the Board of Directors as Deacon at First Baptist Church in Shreveport. He is married to Kristen Brown-Rockett and has three children: Caroline, David, and Andrew.

Markey Pierre, Vice President
Markey Pierre, who is Managing Partner of Southern Strategy Group, graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master's degree in Business Administration. In addition, Ms. Pierre earned her undergraduate degree from LA Tech. She is active in numerous civic and community organizations such as Junior League, Chamber of Commerce, and the Independence Bowl Board of Directors.

Tom Glass, Treasurer
Tom Glass, who is Executive Vice President at First Louisiana Bank, graduated from LA Tech with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He is currently a member of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation and Bossier Lions Club. Mr. Glass is married and the father of three children..

Jeff Darby, Secretary
Jeff. Darby serves on the Bossier City Council and is owner of Visual Integrated Programs, LLC. In addition, Mr. Darby is a licensed marriage and family counselor, and a vocational and rehabilitation counselor. Mr. Darby graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s in Counseling. Mr. Darby is married and the father of two daughters.

Helen Black, Advisor
Helen. Black, who is the Director of Community Development for Eldorado Resort Casino in Shreveport, attended Duke University. Ms. Black works closely with local, state, and national political parties to promote and support the community.

John Hubbard , Advisor
John Hubbard is the Manager of External Affairs with SWEPCO. He currently serves on a number of community organizations and committees. Among those opportunities are Chairman of Downtown Development Authority, Chairman of the United Way Capital Campaign, President of the Red River Revel, Chairman of Cork, Vice Chairman of Shreveport Bossier Tourist & Convention Bureau, Chairman of the Gentleman's Cooking Classic, Co-Chair of The Cotton Club Returns, Immediate Past President of the Strategic Action Council, Vice Chairman of Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation, Membership Chairman of The Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. He and his wife Jane of 38 years have 2 children -- Rebecca and John -- and 2 granddaughters. He loves family, travel, golf, the great outdoors and duck hunting