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.

2025 Board of Directors

John F. George, Jr. MD

President and CEO

 

Graham A. Walker

Chairman
President and CEO
Fibrebond

 

Arlena Acree

Former Director, Film, Media, and Entertainment
City of Shreveport

 

W. Barton Alexander

President
Chem-Air, LLC

 

Ralph W. Baucum III MD

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists

 

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

Vice President
Community Bank of Louisiana

 

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.

Linda C. Sell, CPA

Owner
Linda C. Sell, C.P.A.

 

News
Nuclear Triad Symposium highlights American progress, analyzes global threats from China, Russia

Nuclear Triad Symposium highlights American progress, analyzes global threats from China, Russia

BRF, LSUS and National Institute for Deterrence Studies hosted annual symposium Air Force Major General Jason Armagost looked over the...
BRF, Maj. Gen. Armagost emphasize importance of local defense associations

BRF, Maj. Gen. Armagost emphasize importance of local defense associations

On April 24, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, Commander of the 8th Air Force and the Joint-Global Strike Operations Center (J-GSOC),...
BRF welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors

BRF welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors

Kathryn (Kate) Thaxton Gray, CPA, Administrator at the Spine Institute of Louisiana; Verni W. Howard, Director of the Community Development...

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