Our Mission
Introduce Jeff Davis Parish to prospective clients, assist our existing businesses to grow, utilize our resources to expand economic diversity, and create local quality jobs for our citizens.
Economic Development is funded through the City of Jennings, the Towns of Lake Arthur and Welsh and the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury through the Jeff Davis Parish Landfill Commission.
Alliances
Building a Better Louisiana Together
The office has alliances with the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, One Acadiana, Acadiana Regional Alliance, Imperial Calcasieu Planning Agency, and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, Agriculture and Forestry, Natural Resources and Transportation and Development and the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.
Leadership
Economic Development Commission Boards
Economic Development Board
Ronald “Ronnie” Petree
Chairman
Town of Welsh
Judy Petry
Secretary/Treasurer
Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission
Carter Prejean
Board Member
City of Jennings
Marilyn Watkins
Board Member
Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission
Dr. Shane Fontenot
Vice-Chairman
City of Jennings
Michael Heinen
Board Member
Jeff Davis Parish Tourist Commission
Beau Hearod
Vice-Chairman
City of Jennings
Economic Development Advisory Board
Charlie Butler
Board Member
AHERN
Jimmy Cormier
Board Member
Pro-Property
Tom Couste
Board Member
Jesco
Jim Wright
Board Member
Preferred Living
Stephen “Tony” Hulsey
Board Member
City of Jennings
Pat Hanley, Jr.
Board Member
Pat’s Electrical Service
Former Senator Jerry Theunissen
Board Member
Jeff Davis Parish
Will Guinn
Board Member
Rock Solid Materials, LLC
Jeff Davis Parish Industrial Board
Ronald “Ronnie” Petree
President
Town of Welsh