Lyle and Phyllis Mouton

Lyle and Phyllis Mouton – Two Lives, One Direction

There are families in Lafayette whose names carry more weight than the people who hold them realize, until someone sits down and asks the right questions. Lyle and Phyllis Mouton are one of those families. The...
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ACADIA PARISH- The accordion sound that connects two cultures

Jerry Prejean’s journey from a tight-knit community in Lafayette to becoming Acadiana Market President at First Horizon Bank is a testament to hard work, mentorship, and dedication to service. With a career spanning over 30 years in banking, he has played a pivotal role in economic development, financial literacy, and youth mentorship. His legacy is not just in finance but in bridging communities, fostering opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Jerry Prejean

Jerry Prejean – A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact

Jerry Prejean’s journey from a tight-knit community in Lafayette to becoming Acadiana Market President at First Horizon Bank is a testament to hard work, mentorship, and dedication to service. With a career spanning over 30 years in banking, he has played a pivotal role in economic development, financial literacy, and youth mentorship. His legacy is not just in finance but in bridging communities, fostering opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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Edgar Family – Making a Living in the Blue Economy

Daniel Edgar’s story is of growing a flourishing fishing business from his humble origins in the Louisiana swamps, and emerging from personal and professional challenges as a proud champion of the fishing indu...