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Michelle Rabalais, President
Michelle has three decades of experience in building family trees and historical research. In the past four years, Michelle has engaged in learning the pioneer field of Genetic Geneology, which utilizes family ancestry-based DNA kits to build family trees. She has volunteered as a Search Angel, which is an individual that utilizes DNA to locate unknown family. In her professional scope of work, Michelle has an extensive career in multi-family and commercial real estate. Michelle is currently the owner of M. Shawn Oubre, Broker & associates real estate firm based in Baton Rouge.
Rose O'Rear, Treasurer
Rose LeBlanc O’Rear is a native of Morganza, LA. She is a Retired Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Received a B.S. degree in Nutrition from University of Louisiana Lafayette and a M.S. in Nutrition and Human Development from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Active in Leadership and Managerial positions throughout her career including President of the Lincoln Dietetic Association, and Board Member of the Nebraska Dietetic Association and the Nebraska Heart Association. Worked in the profession of Nutrition and Dietetics for 35 years, the majority in managerial positions. Retired from the Louisiana War Veterans’ Home and Villa Feliciana Medical Complex as Nutritional Services Administator in 2011 before moving to Austin, TX. Returned to New Roads, LA in 2016. Enjoying being able to be productive in the community as Treasurer of the Pointe Coupee Historical Society, Board Member of the Council on Aging and a member of the Art’s Council,
and reuniting with many old friends.
Marsue May, Member at Large
Marsue Chustz May is a native of Lakeland and a resident of Oscar. She is a graduate of False River Academy and Univ. of Lafayette. She received a bachelor of Science in Nursing and subsequently a Master of B. A. She was a travel nurse in the ICU for many years and met her husband Greg while in San Diego in 2001. Marsue & Greg moved from San Diego to Pointe Coupee in 2020. Marsue currently works as a certified health coach at Our Lady of the Lake where she empowers others to create healthier habits related to nutrition and fitness. Marsue enjoys boating on False River, swing dancing, traveling, and playing pickleball.
Greg LaCour, Vice President
Greg’s roots run seven generations deep into the history of Pointe Coupee, though he and Mindy have only been residents of The Parish since 2018. Son of Paul Lieux and Faye Glynn Mounger LaCour, he spent the holidays and much family time at Glynnwood. Born in Lake Charles, his formative years were in Houma, then at LSU studying Architecture and courting Mindy, and marrying in 1983. There was a 36 year career, mostly in Houston. In 2018 his Alma Mater (and False River) called him back as the Director of Campus Planning and to live in their retirement home in Oscar (designed by their favorite architect.) They have two kids and two grandkids, all in Texas.
Jeanne James, Secretary
Jeanne Curet James was born and raised in Baton Rouge and is a graduate of LSU. Her family arrived in Pointe Coupee Parish in 1727 and she is the 8th generation descendant of those original settlers from France. She is married to David M. James and together they raised four children in Baton Rouge. Her grandfather A.B.Curet was a farmer and served as County Agent in Pointe Coupee from 1916-1956. Jeanne and David and their family enjoy spending as much time as possible at their home on False River which was built in the early 1800s on property which has been farmed by her ancestors for over 2 centuries.
Carlyn Morales, Parliamentarian
Carlyn Morales is a native of Baton Rouge and has lived in Glynn, LA since 2009. As a child, she was raised on the weekends at the Pelican Yacht Club on False River, where she raced sailboats with her father. She returned to Pointe Coupee Parish to raise her family in a small town community. She is currently the Pointe Coupee Parish Tourism Director. She is passionate about agriculture, her Parish, and finding adventures with her husband Pete, and their 2 children Ryder and Myer.
David James, Member at Large
David James was born in Ruston Louisiana. He went to LSU. He met and Married his wife Jeanne Curet James in 1987. He worked for and engineering firm in Denver before coming to Louisiana to work for his family company TL James. He worked at this company from 1981 to 2000. He retired for 7 years then worked for St. Joseph's Academy from 2007 to 2021. The James's have 4 children and 1 grandchild.
Debbie Martin, Member at Large
Debbie is a life long resident of West Baton Rouge Parish. She has been a genealogist for 30 years. She believes everyone has a story to share and that cultures and heritages should be passed on to the next generation. She founded Westside Cemetery Preservation. She is an active board member of the historical association of West Baton Rouge and the West Baton Rouge genealogy Society.
Peter and his wife Debbie moved to Morganza in 2019 from Metairie LA. Peter graduated from UNO with a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Public Admin. Peter retired from Tulane Univ. where he was Director of International Education. Prior to Tulane, Peter spent many years at UNO in International Education and then Director of Executive Education in the Business School. He spent years in Rotary International and was active in Boy Scouts of America. Peter is currently a tour guide for the river boats visiting the parish and serves on the Board of The Morganza Cultural District whose mission aligns well with PCHS. Debbie & Peter have 3 sons and 7 grandchildren.
Peter Alongia, Member at Large
Paula Lambert, Member at Large
Paula Williams Lambert has lived in Pointe Coupee Parish since age six, is a graduate of Catholic of Pointe Coupee High School, and earned a B.A. in History from LSU. She currently serves as the City of New Roads Main Street Director, is a member and volunteer at St. Mary's Catholic Church , is a long-time member of the Mothers' Culture Club, is an active fundraiser and volunteer at Catholic of PC High School. She also sits on the board of HOPE Ministry and the Pointe Coupee Parish Tourism Commission. She is married to Myron Lambert and is the mother to Maggie, Reed, and Rory Lambert.
Camille Collins, Member at Large
Camille was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta, but has deep family roots in Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi SU in 1985 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration while majoring in Banking and Finance. She moved to PC from the Mississippi Delta where she was a CEo/Manager of Belmont Plantation. While living in Greenville, MS, she was appointed the Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commision, Chariman of the Tourism Board, was a Rotarian, the Presidenof Kiwanis Club, and Chariman of the Washinton County Economic Development District. She is currently the General Manager of Maison Chenal iN Jarreau, LA/
Pat Roeling, Member at Large
Gerald, "Pat" Roeling grew up in Houstona and hails from the University of Texas at Austin. His career encompassed marketing communications, where he provided his skills for McDonald's , Dell Inc. and several regional financial institutions. He also served as Marketing Director for the Tenth District Farm Credit Bank, whose territory covered seven states including Louisiana. Pat retired from business in 2018, and relocated to New Roads shortly after where he enjoys time on False River, and volunteering for various community causes in Pointe Coupee.
Mindy LaCour, Executive Director
Mindy LaCour and husband Greg moved to Pointe Coupee in 2018 after living in Houston for most of their married lives. Mindy graduated from LSU and started her teaching career in Lake Charles. Mindy retired from Humble Independent School District in the Houston area after 33 years of service, where she was the Assistant Director of Special Education. Mindy and Greg live in a house on False River that architect husband Greg designed for them. They have 2 children, Whitney and Jonathan, back in Texas along with 2 grandchildren.
Janet Humphreys, Past President
Janet was born in LaRochelle, France, where her father was stationed with the US Army. Her family is from Batchelor, in upper Pointe Coupee parish, and at least five generations of her family are buried in the cemetery at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. She is a graduate of LSU, and was commissioned in the US Air Force through the LSU ROTC program. She spent 26 years in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve, stationed and deployed worldwide, and retired as a Colonel. Following retirement from the Air Force, she served as a civilian in the Dept of Defense, with a final assignment with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She retired from the Pentagon in 2015. She returned to Pointe Coupee parish and purchased a home on the banks of beautiful False River.
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