Officers & Board of Directors
2026-2027 Officers and Board of Directors
| Matthew Newchurch, SCIA Past President DDG | Stacy Hebert, SCIA Director Entergy |
| Mark Danos, SCIA President Danos | Tim Allen, SCIA Director GFP |
Rachael Waguespack, SCIA Executive Vice President | Kelly Reeves, SCIA Director MORRISON |
| Walter Thomassie, SCIA Vice President Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC | Alex Cheramie, SCIA Director Chevron |
| Eddie Callais, SCIA Secretary/Treasurer REV | Andy Naquin, SCIA Director Bollinger |
| Marguerite Knight-Erwin, SCIA Director Morgan Stanley | Matthew Newchurch, SCIA Past President |
Staff
Hillary Charpentier, SCIA Executive Director
Most recently the Director of the Colonel Athletic Association at Nicholls State University, Charpentier’s years of experience across a variety of roles at Nicholls included managing a comprehensive fundraising program, driving engagement across the greater Bayou Region, and overseeing external affairs and government relations. She has previously served on a number of organizational boards and committees including the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce Board, The Nicholls Alumni Federation Board of Directors, and is currently a board member for Girl Scouts Louisiana East.
Maxine Minton, SCIA Assistant Director
Maxine is responsible for coordinating all committee meetings, functions and events. She assists the organization in a leadership capacity as needed. She may be reached at the SCIA office.



