BRF Board & Leadership
BRF’s vision to be a catalyst for positive economic change in North Louisiana has attracted an all-volunteer board of key local civic leaders and experienced and capable professionals from throughout the United States.
2026 Board of Directors
John F. George, Jr. MD
President and CEO
W. Barton Alexander
President
Chem-Air, LLC
Rev. Dr. Meredith Bell
Owner
MRB Consulting, LLC
Sarah Collier
CEO
Magnetic Beverage, LLC
Edward J. Crawford III
Managing Partner
Atco Investment Co.
Lennis S. Elston, CPA
CPA (Retired)
Kate Thaxton Gray, CPA
Administrator
Spine Institute of Louisiana
Verni W. Howard
Director
Department of Community Development
City of Shreveport
Patrick Jackson
Parish Attorney
Bossier & Webster Parishes
Wiley LaVigne
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial
Kade McDonald
VP of Business Development
Argent Financial Group
Terry E. Moore
Vice President/Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Grady Morrison, CPA
Senior Vice President
HUB Insurance Services
Malcolm Murchison
Partner
Bradley, Murchison, Kelly & Shea, LLC
Doug Rogers
President
Risk Pros, Inc.
Adam Sistrunk
Division President North Louisiana
Cadence Bank.
News
Starget Pharma Closes $18M Series A Financing and Announces Strategic Collaboration with Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy in Louisiana
Investment accelerates AI-enabled radioligand discovery and clinical development, expands U.S. operations, and advances Louisiana’s life sciences innovation ecosystem SHREVEPORT, La....
BRF, Louisiana Congressional Delegation Secure $86.1 Million in New Federal Funding to Support Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base
BRF today announced $86.1 million in newly directed federal funding secured in partnership with Louisiana’s congressional delegation to support Air...
Five North Louisiana defense companies awarded Missile Defense Agency contracts
BRF congratulates its defense partners on SHIELD announcement Archem, BetaFlix, Praeses, Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC) and Stephenson Stellar Corporation...
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