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What is CIAC?

The purpose of the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) is to enhance the construction industry through our support of the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at LSU.

Who Are CIAC Members?

Recent LSU CM graduates, leaders in the construction industry, and organization who work in and support the construction industry both locally and across the world.

Who Can Join LSU CIAC?

Anyone who is passionate about giving back and enhancing the construction industry. It is also always recommended that recent LSU CM alumni get involved to share their input on how the program can be improved.

2018 - 2019 CIAC Board of Directors

Travis Blair, President
Pala Group

Ryan Day, President Elect
Primoris Service Group

Marc Bourgeois, Treasurer
Regal Construction, LLC

Chris Thompson, Secretary
ISC

Rudy Comeaux, Past President
The Lemoine Company

Marty Broadnax
Cajun Industries

Thom Bonner
Saulsbury Industries

Scott Couper
Pala Group

Dr. Gerrad Delatte
Turner Industries

Steve Fleury
Structural TOPCOR

Glen Gulino
ISC

Michael Demouy
Louisiana AGC

Josh Rounds
Performance Contractors

Art Favre
Performance Contractors

Kenny Freeman
Petrin Corporation

Lane Grigsby
Cajun Industries

Dr. Charles Berryman, Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management Chair

Stephanie Heumann, Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management Faculty Representative

Jonathan Dyer, LSU Alumni Representative

Ryan Cooney, LSU Foundation Representative

2018 - 2019 COmmittee Chairs

Personnel, Ryan Day

Finance and Governance, Marc Bourgeois

Curriculum & Accreditation, Ryan Day

Department Enhancement, Jason Creech

PTH Equipment Procurement, Scott Couper

Student Enhancement, Chris Thompson

Membership & Fundraising, Rudy Comeaux

Publicity & Promotion, Lance McCann

Research, Josh Rounds

New Orleans Ad-Hoc, Hunter Thibodeaux

Committee Responsibilities

Finance & Governance | It is the responsibility of this committee to provide an analysis of the expenditures of the previous fiscal period, prepare a budget for the succeeding fiscal year and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for updating the current budget.

Bylaw Changes & Updates
Review Budget Requests
Budget Recommendations

Curriculum & Accreditation | It is the responsibility of this committee to ensure that the education program is excellent in all phases possible.

Conduct Student Surveys
Review Curriculum Content
Accreditation Assistance

Department Enhancement | It is the responsibility of this committee to maintain an open dialogue with the faculty and to assist the department in the recruitment of new faculty and other needs of the department.

Maintain Open Dialogue with Faculty
Recruit New Faculty
Construction Facility Plans

Student Enhancement | It is the responsibility of this committee to focus on student development beyond the classroom and to assist the faculty in recruiting the best possible students through scholarships and cooperative work programs.

Maximize Experience
Student Exposure
Career Services

Membership & Fundraising | It is the responsibly of this committee to recruit members for the council and raise funds.

Membership Maintenance
Recruit New Members
Donation Assistance

Publicity & Promotion | It is the responsibility of this committee to create awareness of the council and to promote its activities in support of the CM Department.

Content Assistance
Inform Members
Council Awareness

Telephone: 225-578-8756 | Email: ciac@lsu.edu | Website: www.ciac-lsu.org | LinkedIn