OUR BOARD
PRESIDENT
Rene' joined the Commercial Division of NAI Latter & Blum in 2014 after retiring from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as Executive Director and Manager in the Private Banking Department. During his banking career, Rene' was very involved in working on many annual rebuild projects. During the last 5 years, he has been actively involved with RTBR as volunteer and House Captain, helping deserving families continue to live in their homes longer and safer.
VICE PRESIDENT
As the CEO and owner of Holmes Building Materials for years, John is now retired and enjoying children, grandchildren, and traveling. He still finds time to volunteer, sit on boards and lend a hand to anyone who asks. His heart is with 70805.
TREASURER
Forrest Guedry is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2018 and practices in the casualty and mass tort litigation group. Forrest has represented national retail establishments, international restaurant chains, local contractors, municipalities, business owners, employers, and landlords in the defense of premise liability matters, personal injury lawsuits, contract disputes, defense of workers compensation claims, and eviction proceedings. Prior to joining the firm, Forrest practiced insurance and worker’s compensation defense in Lafayette, Louisiana.
SECRETARY
As a mother, grandmother and community member, Karen loves and gives back to Baton Rouge as she can. Since before the 2016 floods, she has been actively involve with RTBR's mission of helping elderly, low-income homeowners in many ways. It was the flood that really got her involved with volunteering to help people in need, and who better to help than those who cannot help themselves. Retired from healthcare sales, she had the time and energy to be a volunteer, street captain, assistant to the ED and board member. Recently, she is back on the board and looking forward to the next exciting chapter of RTBR.
BOARD MEMBER
Ron Sutton has spent the last 40 years representing Coca-Cola, creating a presence and involvement with the Baton Rouge Community. He has served on many local boards and committees, some of which RTBR works with regularly. RTBR is fortunate to have Ron on the board, helping to us to strengthen and make new community connections and relationships. As Ron transitions into his new role as "Pastor", his heart and energy are focused on his community and those in need.
BOARD MEMBER
As the owner of Hackett Consulting, Michael spends his days helping business find thier identity. He has achieved multiple awards in Baton Rouge including BR Business Report Top 40 under 40 and LA Business and Technology Business of the Year. Having served on many of the boards RTBR works with, including CAUW, Michaels heart for giving of his time and energy is huge
BOARD MEMBER
As an Account Executive with WBRZ for 45 years, Steve's unique understanding of Baton Rouge brings a fresh prospective to RTBR's board. He loves our community and does not hesitate to roll up his sleeves and volunteer.
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
Leroy McKeever was born in Shreveport, LA. Graduating from Southern University with a degree in chemistry and business, he has worked with Eco Services as a quality control manager for over 25 years. Leroy has a passion for giving back and has been with RTBR since 2005. He has served on the board and as house captain too many times to count.