Board Members

District 5, Seat B

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 287-5272
• Email: taftk@eatel.net
• Address: 38138 Willow Lake East Ave., Prairieville, LA 70769

Personal:

A native of Louisiana, I grew up in Grosse Tete and graduated from St. John High School in 1986. After graduating, I attended LSU taking business management and total quality management courses. I was employed with Total Photographics from 1987 until it closed in 2003. I currently work as a Regional Sales Manager with Capitol City Produce. I have also been employed with Kleinpeter Photography, a family business, since 1987 where I am currently the production supervisor. I am a member of the Professional Photographers Association of Louisiana (PPLA). In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three children in the Ascension Parish school system: Jordan, Jared, and Jade.

Our family attends St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. I have coached youth sports including soccer and baseball for over 7 years. Whenever possible I volunteer with Youth Special Olympics. As an avid hunter and fisherman, I maintain my memberships in Bass Masters, the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited.

I believe that all children can learn and that, we as leaders and parents must provide the necessary resources, facilities and programs to insure that all children are educated. When we, as leaders, provide our children with a strong elementary and secondary education, we prepare our children to become good citizens and the leaders of our communities, state and nation for the future.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me so that I may assist you in resolving any issues.

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District 6, Seat A

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 715-4544
• Email: jared.bercegeay@apsb.org
• Address: 44483 Stringer Bridge Rd., St. Amant, LA 70774

Committees:

• Executive (Chair)
• Policy (Chair)
• Budget
• Facilities Management
• Personnel
• Technology

Education:

• Graduated from St. Amant High School. 

Career:

• Employed at Rubicon Chemical as an Instrument Supervisor. 

Family:

• Both parents were employed by Ascension Public Schools.
• Four children who all attend Ascension Public Schools.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 6

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District 1

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 717-1134 (Cell)
• Email: Lrpdelaney1@bellsouth.net
• Address: 205 Barcelona Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Committees:

• Personnel (Chair)
• Budget
• Child Nutrition
• Executive
• Facilities Management
• Strategic Planning

Education:

• Graduate of Donaldsonville High School.
• Graduate of Southern University (Bachelor of Science Degree in Clothing and Textiles with a concentration in Business Management).

CAREER:

• Retired from a career in Business Management.

Civic Record:

• Delta Sigma Theta - Sorority, Inc.
• Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mt. Triumph Baptist Church
• NAACP
• Rotary Club of Donaldsonville
• Southern University Alumni Federation

Family:

• Married to Lauthaught Delaney, Sr.
• Two children: Rev. Lauthaught Delaney, Jr. and Alayasia Delaney White.

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District 2

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 644-1333
• Email: scott@hughesinsurance.org
• Address: 10261 Alexander Rd., St. Amant, LA 70774

Committees:

• Facilities Management (Chair)
• Athletics
• Maintenance
• Strategic Planning
• Transportation

Education:

• Attended Ascension Technical College and Southeastern University.
• Licensed Insurance Agent - Property Casualty - Life and Health.

Career:

• Hughes Insurance Services, LLC.
• Worked for the Ascension Parish Public School System in the Planning and Construction Department for 9 years.

Civic Record:

• 2013 World Champion Jambalaya Cook.
• Member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant.
• Member of the Jambalaya Festival and former board member.
• 2009 Swamp Pop Festival Jambalaya Champion.
• Participates in many non-profit organizations through cooking and serving food to the local community.
• Very involved in sports, especially girls volleyball.

Family:

• Married to Kellie Duplechein.
• Kellie is an educator in the Ascension Parish Public School System
• Three daughters: Alli, Maggie, and Gracie. One grandson: Rhett Gonzales.

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District 3

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 910-0864
• Email: julie.blouin@apsb.org
• Address: 38488 Arrowhead Dr., Gonzales, LA 70737

Committees:

• Students and Safety First (Chair)
• Budget
• Facilities Management
• Insurance
• Transportation

Education:

• Master of Science in Media from Southern University
• Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern University
• Certificate in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University

Career:

• Retired, Director from non-profit college
• Owner of Blessed Home Health
• Teacher, Donaldsonville High and East Ascension High
• Detective of Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

Family:

• Married to Pastor Irvin Blouin Sr.
• Two children: Shantel Thompson and Irvin Blouin Jr. Six grandchildren.

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District 4, Seat A

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 715-4166
• Email: marty.bourgeois@apsb.org
• Address: 14124 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Prairieville La. 70769

Committees:

• Budget (Chair)
• Strategic Planning (Chair)
• Maintenance
• Students and Safety First
• Transportation

Education:

• 1980 Graduate of East Ascension High.

Career:

• Self Employed. Maintains and manages rental property around Ascension Parish.

• Worked in the car business since the age of 10 at his father’s car lot. Finance manager at Price LeBlanc Toyota and Houma Toyota from 1983-1986. Opened and managed his own Independent car lot from 1986-2000.

• Have owned and managed personal and commercial rental properties since 2000.

Civic Record:

• St. John the Evangelist CYO leader and St. Theresa Knights of Columbus member in the 80’s and 90’s.

• Coached youth basketball, baseball and softball for over 35 years.

• Founding member of the Dutchtown High School Booster Club.

Family:

• Married to Teresa Babin Bourgeois.
• Three children. Four grandchildren.

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District 4, Seat B

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 910-1380
• Email: jdmurphy@eatel.net 

• Address Physical: 37147 Perkins Road, Prairieville, Louisiana 70769

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 353, Prairieville, LA 70769

Committees:

• Insurance (Chair)
• Facilities Management
• Maintenance
• Personnel
• Policy

Education:

• 1983 Graduate of East Ascension High School.
• 1989 Graduate of LSU, Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.

CAREER:

• Employed by Colt Services of LA.
• Teacher and coach in Ascension Parish School System for 4 years.

CIVIC RECORD:

• Member of Knights of Columbus, St. John Catholic Church.
• Dutchtown High School Booster Club.
• Volunteer coach in the youth leagues of the parish for over 15 years. 
• Board Member since 2003.

Family:

• Married to Tammy Landen Murphy.
• Two sons: Dane and Justin.

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District 5, Seat A

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 288-5722
• Email: john.defrances@apsb.org
• Address: 39427 Lakeland Avenue, Prairieville, LA 70769

Committees:

• Technology (Chair)
• Budget
• Child Nutrition
• Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Transportation

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business from Louisiana State University Shreveport.
• Graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana.

Career:

• Vice President of Sales for S&W Wholesale Foods.
• Worked in the Food Service Industry for over 20 years. 

CIVIC RECORD:

• Volunteer Coach for Galvez Tigers Football Team.

FAMILY:

• Married to Jenn DeFrances.
• Two children: Ethan and Jules.

 

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District 6, Seat B

Contact Information:

• Phone:  (225) 202-9416
• Email: lklambert@eatel.net
• Address: 42119 Hwy 933, Prairieville, LA 70769

Committees:

• Maintenance (Chair)
• Athletics
• Personnel
• Policy

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of St. Amant High School
• Ascension VoTech

Career:

• Lifelong resident of Ascension Parish.
• Employed at Atmos Energy for over 30 years (Operations Supervisor).

Civic Record:

• Member of St. Mark Catholic Church
• St. Amant High School Booster Club Member
• Active in Susan G. Komen and United Way

Family:

• Married to Kristy Lambert.
• Two children: Landon and Lauren.

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District 7, Seat A

Contact Information:

• Phone: (225) 954-4960
• Email: karen.braud@apsb.org
• Address: 38259 Oakleigh Lane, Prairieville, LA  70769

Committees:

• Child Nutrition (Chair)
• Executive
• Personnel
• Policy
• Strategic Planning
• Student & Safety First

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of East Ascension High.
• Graduate of Louisiana State University.

Civic Record:

• Booth chair at Festival de la Prairie.
• Teacher of marriage preparation classes at St. John the Evangelist.

Family:

• Married to Michael Braud.
• Two sons: Landon and Payton.
• One grandson: Hays.

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District 7, Seat B

Contact Information:

• Phone:  (225) 571-0814
• Email: jake.lambert@apsb.org
• Address: 39114 Babin Road, Gonzales, LA  70737

Committees:

• Athletics (Chair)
• Transportation (Chair)
• Insurance
• Maintenance
• Technology

EDUCATION:

• 1997 Graduate of St. Amant High School.
• 1999 Graduate of Bossier Parish Community College (Associate Degree).
• 2003 Graduate of Louisiana State University (B.S. Civil Engineering).

career:

• Licensed Civil Engineer (PE).
• DR Horton as Land Acquisition Manager for LA-East Division.

civic record:

• Member of St. Mark Catholic Church
• Ministry Volunteer at Angola Prison

family:

• Married to Jacey Simpson Lambert
• Four daughters: Corin, Cara, June, and Judith.

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