Team - Flood Protection Authority East

The most important asset of the Flood Protection Authority is the over 200 dedicated and professional employees. From the board members, senior and administrative staff to the men and women who operate and maintain the flood protection structures, levees, floodgates and floodwall, our team works seamlessly together to protect your homes, families, and businesses.

Board of Commissioners

Joe Hassinger

President

Mark L. Morgan

Treasurer

Andrew J. Englande, Jr.

Commissioner

Richard A. Luettich, Jr.

Vice-President

Clay A. Cosse

Secretary

Jason P. Latiolais

Commissioner

Herbert T. Weysham, III

Commissioner

Quentin D. Dastugue

Commissioner

Herbert I. Miller

Commissioner

Senior Management

Derek Boese

Chief Administrative
& Public Information Officer

Robert Turner

Director of
Engineering

Chandra Chaffin

Grant Manager

Kelli Chandler

Director of
Finance

Roman Dody

Director of
Information
Technology

Gerard Gillen III

Director of Operations

Wilma Heaton

Director of Governmental Affairs

Louis Capo

Internal Auditor

Stevan G. Spencer, P.E.

Chief Engineer

Earl Kugelmann

Director of
Maintenance

Kerry Najolia

Superintendent of Police

The most important asset of the Flood Protection Authority is the over 200 dedicated and professional employees. From the board members, senior and administrative staff to the men and women who operate and maintain the flood protection structures, levees, floodgates and floodwall, our team works seamlessly together to protect your homes, families, and businesses.