MEET LARRY
WORKING NOW, FOR THE FUTURE, FOR ALL.
On January 11, 2016, M. Larry Richard was officially sworn into the elected position as Iberia Parish President. From the beginning his term, his drive for ethical, practical, proactive and transparent leadership has been a contributing factor in the progress in Iberia.
Since taking office, Richard has created a proven, professional environment that stimulates teamwork and growth throughout Iberia Parish. His inclusive and evidence based approach to strategic planning and project management has not only impacted the various departments of parish government, but also bolstered communication and opportunities with surrounding parishes.
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M. Larry Richard is currently an executive board member for the Acadiana Planning Commission and serves a board member for various boards such as: Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory, Louisiana Workforce Development Dist 40, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. He is a NACO Community, Economic, and Workforce Development Steering Committee Member and has been a member of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana for 15 years.
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Richard brought his business and governmental experience to Iberia Parish Government as well as his knowledge of business administration, finance, budgeting, procurement, contracts, investment recovery, communications, safety requirements, and construction.
Prior to being elected Iberia Parish President, Richard represented District 13 as a councilman for 12 consecutive years (2000-2012). During his tenure on the council, he served as Chairman twice and Vice Chairman of the council three times. Throughout his terms, he brought revenue into his district and Iberia Parish, improved roads and business, aided in hurricane recovery efforts and funding for citizens affected, and served not only the people of his district but the community of Iberia Parish.
Richard's love for service, community involvement and volunteering has also been expressed through various parish wide programs. He has always been very involved in the community and served on several boards and committees. He is the Rotary Past President, Former Vice President of PEPI, Board Member of Iberia Industrial Development Foundation (IDF), Board Member of West End Revitilization Project, and a member of Sugarland Optimist Club. He also implemented The Iberia Parish Veterans Organization.
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A few of his former Chairman positions include: Iberia Parish Public Works Committee, Railroad Task Force Ad Hoc Committee, Iberia Parish Hurricane Flood Protection District Advisory Committee, and Solid Waste Infrastructure Committee. Richard is also former Community and Economic Development Steering Committee (NACO) member and former Commissioned Member of the Oilfield Site Restoration Commission (Appointed by Governor Foster).
Aside from his role in Iberia Parish Government, Richard is also a veteran, Christian, and successful business owner. He is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. A member of the 101st Airborne Division family, a U.S. Army Signal Corp Graduate, and also received the Army Commendation Medal.
Richard retired from Marathon Oil Company as the Supplier Diversity Consultant of Marathon's Upstream Operations in 2002 with over 20 years of experience in Corporate America and the Oil and Gas Industry. He is the owner of LR&A Inc. which was incorporated since 1999. Richard is married to Iberia Parish native, Kim Jolivette Richard. In their 36 year union, they have two children.
