Dedicated Officers
Our Board Members are dedicated and responsible for the control and management of affairs, property and interests of the association. Their commitment to the organization is exemplary and allows us to function effectively and with efficiency.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ”
Randall Ross
Randall has over twenty-five years of Chemical Manufacturing experience in operations and management. He presently works for BASF (a German Company) as the Team Lead in the ISO Shipping department, tasked with shipping Isocyanides Intermediates throughout the United States, Mexico and Europe. Randall represents BASF’s interest at a leadership level structuring the integration of construction and field operatives, with the project team. He has also worked with BASF’s German software program engineers. Randall spent 15 years with the Monsanto Chemical Manufacturing Company responsible for day-to-day operations of Water Treating, Environmental Operations and Round-up units. Randall also serves as a Executive Director and a managing member of the BOD for CII (Crystal Impact Investments and WAL (We are Listening) foundation. Randall has been an avid golfer for over 29 years. He is currently married to Natasha Ross; They have two kids.
mark Johnson
VICE - PRESIDEN
Mark Johnson is a retired Customer Service Manager for Entergy Louisiana. He has over 35 years of experience in the electric utility business. Mark is currently a board member of St John Parish United Way, River Region Chamber of Commerce, city of Kenner Planning and Zoning Board and Alcohol and Tobacco Licensing Board. Mark is formerly a member of the city of Kenner Advisory Board and Hazard Emergency Response Group. Mark has been an avid golfer for over 25 years, staying on the grind and continuing to enjoy the rewards of playing the game. He has been married to Vaida Johnson for 25 years and they have 3 kids .
JOHN SMITH
PAST - President
John L. Smith has been an avid golfer with a 12 handicap. He has more than forty-five years experience in public education and business. He has served as a teacher, school principal, and central office administrator. He retired in 1996 as Deputy Superintendent of the New Orleans Public School District in New Orleans. After retirement, he entered the corporate world as Executive Vice President – AME Services, Inc. and Regional Sales Advisor for the McGraw-Hill Companies. He is currently serving his 26th year as an elected member of the St. Charles Parish School Board in Louisiana. He is currently Superintendent Search Consultant for the firm McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
JAMES ROSS | Secretary
