Administration

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Administrative Staff

Executive Director:
Howard Stroud Jr. Ed. D.
(337)433-3620 ext. 207
hstroud@thecarc.com

 

Assistant Executive Director for Administration            Assistant Executive Director for Programming
Bennett McNeal                                                          Libby Leone
(337)433-3620 ext. 234                                             (337)433-0398 ext. 211
bmcneal@thecarc.com                                                lleone@thecarc.com

 

Personnel Director (HR)                                             Residential Services Director
Hildy Maynard                                                            Jo Ann Tarver
(337)433-5283 ext. 232                                            (337)433-3620 ext. 221
hmaynard@thecarc.com                                             jtarver@thecarc.com

 

Director of Operations                                               Child Development Services Director
Carl LeJeune                                                             Alice Theodile
(337)433-3620 ext. 230                                            (337)433-7792
clejeune@thecarc.com                                              atheodile@suddenlinkmail.com

 

Director of Finance                                                  Marketing/Community Relations Coordinator
Tiffany Stewart                                                          Pending
(337)433-3620 ext. 203                                           (337)433-3620 ext. 204
tstewart@thecarc.com                                              bmcneal@thecarc.com

 

Director of Community Services                             Director of Work Activities
Guendulan Poullard                                                 Carolyn Hughes
(337)433-3620 ext. 231                                         337-433-3620 ext 225
gpoullard@thecarc.com                                          chughes@thecarc.com


Board Of Directors

Italic responses to the question "Why do you devote your time and energies to the CARC Board of Directors?"

bd2_t.jpg (15075 bytes) Mrs. Annie Mouton, employed with the Calcasieu Parish School Board, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since1998.  She is the current President of the Board

"I have served in various capacities in civic organizations and I work with children and families as an employee of the Calcasieu Parish School Board.  I support the efforts to assist families and especially families who have special service needs.  What I give in terms of time is nothing compared to what CARC does for the community."

 

bd2_t.jpg (15075 bytes) Mrs. Pansy Skipper, a retired school teach with the Calcasieu Parish School Board, is a founding member of CARC and has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 1984.  She is the current Secretary of the Board.

"It is a rewarding experience to serve as a volunteer member of the Board.   I support goals of this organization in providing training, residential services, employment and other support opportunities for persons with disabilities in our community.  Last but not least, I am a parent of a special needs son who is a client at CARC.  As a parent, I feel I have an obligation to do my part and be involved, in some small way, in anything that affects my son and others with special needs."

Rebecca _Hughes_tmb.jpg (8162 bytes) Ms. Rebecca Hughes, CPA, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since1987.  She is the current Treasurer for the Board.

I believe everyone deserves an opportunity to work, socialize and, if able, live on their own.   CARC provides assistance to their clients each step of the way to accomplsh these goals.  I am glad to provide my time to help CARC help others.

 

bd1_t.jpg (3425 bytes) Mrs. Charlotte LaBarbera has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since1999.

"I have a special interest in that I have a child living in a Community Home.   I am so grateful for the many services CARC provides to our community and the impact it has on the lives of individuals for good."

bd4wg_t.jpg (17002 bytes) Mr. Philip Grass, retired military and from the Calcasieu Parish School Board, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 1987.

"I want to serve with the best people, who are on the Board and assist others in my community."

bd5_t.jpg (18251 bytes) Mr. Ed Chaddick, retired Business Manager - Local 407 & Lake Charles Metal Trades Council  was a founding member of CARC in 1984, and after a brief haitus has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 2001.

"I just enjoy volunteering my time to assist an organization who wants to help the community and its people."

Gene_Thibodeaux_tmb.jpg (9152 bytes) Mr. Gene Thibodeaux, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since1998.

"I want to ensure that our mentally challenged citizens are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve and are allowed the opportunity to take full advantage of our community's resources."

Nancy_Cormier_tmb.jpg (7732 bytes) Mrs. Nancy Cormier is a founding member of CARC has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 1984.

 

Kendrick_Guillory_tmb.jpg (10097 bytes) Mr. Kendrick Guidry, Attorney, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 2002.

"So much of what I do for CARC has to do with CARC giving an unproven, yet eager young man a chance many years ago.  I was able to grow, mature, and provide for my family while working for CARC.  Hopefully, I have returned to CARC something positive from their investment in me."

bd3_t.jpg (14157 bytes) Mr. Richard Marriner, retired CEO Southwest Beverage Co., has been an active supporter of CARC since 1969 and is a founding member of CARC having been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 1984.

"I have decades long interest in the welfare of retarded citizens."
Stroud small.jpg (39174 bytes) Mrs. Dorothy Stroud, retired Lake Charles American Press, has been an active supporter of CARC since 1968 and is a founding member of CARC having been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since1984.

"I became interested 40+ years ago due to my daughter and not being able to find services for her.  After moving around, I returned to the area and have been active ever since."

 

Monic small.jpg (38683 bytes) Mrs. Helen Monic, Early Steps, has been a member of the CARC Board of Directors since 1988.

"I strongly believe in the mission of CARC in providing opportunities for all individuals to live a full and productive life within their community."