Our American Academy of Entrepreneurs (AAE) launched in Louisiana in July 2020 with 16 entrepreneurs in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development. Since then a total of 60 individuals in four cohorts have been inducted.
Lasting relationships developed because of this program, including mentor-mentee pairs like Rob Wise and Zach Raley, who attribute their deep friendship to AAE. LED’s fifth cohort kicked off with a retreat in July 2024, with an expected induction date of April 2025.
2024 Inductees
Charles Altmann
Deano Hardwoods LLC
Paola Alvarado
CORE Boiler & Mechanical Services
John Anders
Anders Construction Inc.
Carlos Ayestas
Priority Transportation & Language Services
Allison Borel
Elated Counseling Services
Joe Brinz
Engineering & Inspection Services LLC
Charlotta Carter
GRI Technology Solutions Inc.
Stephanie Clotiaux
Leading Edge Manufacturing
Bobby Fruge
Under Pressure LLC
Tim Keeley
Martin Specialty Coatings LLC
Michael LeBlanc
White Glove Interior Care
Norma Jean McClain
TekChix Staffing
Bryan McGehee
GATR Coolers LLC
Raymond Manning
Manning APC
Travis Manceaux
PERC Development LLC
Tom Martin
Pod Pack International LLC
2023 Inductees
Jason Bergeron
Stratify/Technology Professionals LLC
Jim Blazek
Leaaf Environmental LLC
Lyla Corkern
Finding Solace
Terri Dreyer
NANO LLC
Dan Ducote
Enginuity Global LLC
Shanna Felker
Geaux Above LLC
John Herrin
Nu-Worx LLC
Leo Holzenthal Jr.
M.S. Benbow and Associates Professional Engineering Corp.
Luz Lobos
Synergy Design Group Inc.
Dalia Matheus
Global Management Enterprise LLC
Chad Meaux
Fire & Safety Specialists
Missy Rogers
Noble Plastics Inc.
Lawrence Salone
Post Trauma Institute of LA
Jennifer Simpson
Bespoke Experiences
Gregg Thompson
Ratcliff Development
Renita Williams Thomas
In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center
2022 Inductees
Arthur Boisfontaine
Crystal Clear Imaging
Peter Boylan
Ballard Brands
Simone Bruni
Demo Diva Demolition
Christopher Cantrall
New Orleans Perspectives
Amy Boyle Collins
Gambel Communications
Vince Gremillion
Restech
Christopher Hebert
Aristotle’s Alexander
Ben Johnson
Techneaux Technology Services
Drew Mire
Computrols
Evon Roquemore
Brightside Clinic
Chad Theriot
CBM Technology
Chester Wilson
Pelican Defense Technologies
2021 Inductees
Thomas Brown
E-Claim.com LLC
Rodney Greenup Jr.
Greenup Industries
Leo J. Holzenthal Jr.
M. S. Benbow and Associates
Tyler LeCompte
Confetti Momma
Sandra Lovett-Tillman
aVeriFact LLC
Kristi Matthews
K-Belle Consultants LLC
Hilton Nicholson
CyberReef Solutions
Zach Raley
Utiliserve LLC
Lakeisha Robichaux
Chief of Minds
Jaci Russo
brandRUSSO
Jennifer Simpson
Bespoke Experiences
Brandon Smith
Flexicrew Technical Services
Iviana Stewart
SolScapes LLC
Edna Turner
Bulldog Services LLP
Rob Wise
ITinspired
Flynn Zaiger
Online Optimism LLC