Louisiana Chemistry Association

Louisiana Chemistry Association The LCA page posts the most recent industry news that concerns the community, our employees

Founded in 1959
Sixty member companies representing 100 sites in Louisiana
Governed by a Board of Directors that consists of senior company representatives, either plant manager or divisional vice presidents, comprise the 17-member Board that governs the association. Experienced staff that includes ten employees with expertise in the chemical industry, environmental, health, safety, security, gove

rnmental affairs, communication and association management. LCA has seven committees that are chaired and vice-chaired by the members of the LCA Board of Directors. Each committee member is a plant employee who works in the areas covered by the committee. The committees are:
Governmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
Legal Affairs
Communications
Health & Safety
Security
Workforce Development

Each committee identifies issues to be addressed in their respective areas, ranks them in importance and recommends financial resources to address them. These committees meet and report to the LCA Board on a monthly basis. Each year the committees submit a strategic plan and budget to the membership for approval. These budgets, known as the Strategic Issues Budget (SIB) are restricted dues and are used for committee projects.

Thank you Iberville Chamber of Commerce for your partnership, and for all your effort in coordinating this outstanding e...
06/01/2026

Thank you Iberville Chamber of Commerce for your partnership, and for all your effort in coordinating this outstanding event.

Last week, we partnered with the Iberville Chamber of Commerce for our Industry Mixer, bringing together industry, busin...
05/27/2026

Last week, we partnered with the Iberville Chamber of Commerce for our Industry Mixer, bringing together industry, business, and community leaders for an evening of networking and conversation. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about new and upcoming projects shaping the region, along with discussions on the future of industry in Louisiana. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us and help make the event a success!

Please join us this afternoon for our Industry Mixer in Plaquemine. RSVP using the QR code included.You can also simply ...
05/20/2026

Please join us this afternoon for our Industry Mixer in Plaquemine. RSVP using the QR code included.

You can also simply register at the door. Hope to see you there!

05/20/2026

With Summertime fast approaching, Did you Know?

LCA strongly supports Louisiana House Bill 807! Rep. Ken Brass is doing outstanding work with this legislation to establ...
05/07/2026

LCA strongly supports Louisiana House Bill 807! Rep. Ken Brass is doing outstanding work with this legislation to establish the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program. This smart investment will expand instructor capacity in our community and technical colleges, helping train more Louisianans for high-paying jobs in growing industries like manufacturing and construction. With major projects underway in our state, this bill ensures our workforce is ready to seize these opportunities. Thank you, Rep. Brass, for your vision and leadership in building a stronger Louisiana!

Brian Landry(LCA) and Chancellor Quentin Taylor (RPCC) enjoyed testifying in support of HB807 in Senate Education Committee today.

Today we enjoyed a wonderful tour of SOWELA’s training facilities in Lake Charles, La. It was amazing to meet so many kn...
05/07/2026

Today we enjoyed a wonderful tour of SOWELA’s training facilities in Lake Charles, La. It was amazing to meet so many knowledgeable and excited instructors. They truly are changing lives with their students.

A huge thank you to our tour guides: Ana Denison(Director of Alternative Energy) & Dr. David LaFargue (Director of Workforce Solutions).

LCA’s President David Cresson was invited to speak to the Gulf Coast Industrial Group (GCIG) today on SOWELA Technical C...
05/07/2026

LCA’s President David Cresson was invited to speak to the Gulf Coast Industrial Group (GCIG) today on SOWELA Technical Community College Campus.

A huge thank you to GCIG’s President Travis Woods and the entire GCIC team for the invitation and warm hospitality. It was a productive meeting connecting with contractors and leaders across the gulf coast region.

We truly appreciated the warm welcome and opportunity to discuss the strength of Louisiana’s chemical manufacturing sector.

Events like this remind us how strong our industry network is when we work together!

We’re proud to announce Kate Lightfoot of ExxonMobil as the new Chair of the LCA Board of Directors!Kate brings over two...
05/06/2026

We’re proud to announce Kate Lightfoot of ExxonMobil as the new Chair of the LCA Board of Directors!

Kate brings over two decades of experience in the chemical industry, with a strong track record of operational leadership and large-scale site management. She joined the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge team as the first female Chemical Plant Manager and currently serves as the Baton Rouge Integrated Complex Manager, overseeing both the refinery and chemical plant. She has played a key role in advancing performance, safety, and growth across ExxonMobil’s operations.

Upon joining the LCA Board, Kate immediately stepped into a leadership role as Government Affairs Committee Chair, helping guide our legislative efforts and offering valuable perspective at a critical time for our industry. She played an important role in our association’s rebrand, sharing thoughtful insight drawn from her prior association experience that helped shape the direction of our organization’s voice.

We look forward to working alongside Kate and are excited for the perspective and leadership she brings to the Board!

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

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Baton Rouge, LA
70801

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