Our Team
Scott Walker
President/CEO
swalker@allianceswla.org
Michelle McInnis
Senior Vice President
mmcinnis@allianceswla.org
Andrew David
Vice President of Policy and Advocacy
adavid@allianceswla.org
Paul Moses
Vice President of Economic Development
pmoses@allianceswla.org
Jacob Cheatwood
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
jcheatwood@allianceswla.org
Gus Fontenot
Director of Projects and Site Development
gfontenot@allianceswla.org
Pam Farrington
Director of Finance
pfarrington@allianceswla.org
Candice Powell
Director of Fund Development
cpowell@allianceswla.org
Allyson Montgomery
Director of Workforce Development
amontgomery@allianceswla.org
Abby Blair
Director of Events
ablair@allianceswla.org
Randi Mack
Accounts Receivable Specialist
rmack@allianceswla.org
Monna Estep
Executive Affairs Manager
mestep@allianceswla.org
2026 Alliance Executive Board
Jill Garlmarini
Director of Civic Initiatives, Community Foundation of SWLA
Ronnie Petree
The Bank
Matt Redd
Owner, Redd Properties LLC
Scott Walker
President/CEO, SWLA Economic Development Alliance
Bart Yakupzack
Executive Vice President, Walnut Grove Development LLC
Keith DuRousseau
President/Owner, Keiland Construction LLC
Invest in SWLA Success
The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance serves as a connector and catalyst for business growth across the five parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis. As an investor, you gain a seat at the table where decisions are made that impact the region’s economic future.