Established in 1999, The board is composed of one member from each congressional district and one at-large member appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The board shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge and may meet at such other locations in the state as may be determined by the board. A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum of the board for all purposes, including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and adjudicative functions of the board. Each member of the board shall receive a certificate or commission from the governor and before beginning his term of office shall file with the secretary of state a written oath or affirmation of faithful discharge of his official duties. Board members serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred when attending a meeting of the board or any of its committee. Board meetings are held once a quarter and begin at 9 a.m. The meetings are conducted at the board office in Baton Rouge unless noted otherwise.
Board Members by District
1st Congressional District
William “Billy” Paternoster
Appointed: 3/24/2023 • Expiration: 3/23/2027
1713 Princeton Ave
Metairie LA 70003
Governor
989-701-9793
N/A
wpaternoster@lsbhi.la.gov
Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne
2nd Congressional District
Christopher Thacker
Appointed: 1/17/2025 • Expiration: 10/6/2026
1231 Saint Andrew St.
New Orleans LA 70130
Governor
504-250-4294
N/A
christopherthacker@me.com
Ascension, Assumption, Ibberville, Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist
3rd Congressional District
Paul Brunet-Vice Chairman
Appointed: 7/23/2021 • Expiration: 7/22/2025
P.O. Box 90332
Lafayette, LA 70509
Governor
337-235-0440
N/A
pbrunet@lsbhi.la.gov
Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin, St. Mary, Iberia, Vermillion
4th Congressional District
Fredrick Williams- Chairman
Appointed: 7/23/2021 • Expiration: 7/22/2025
P.O. Box 397
Stonewall, LA 71078
Governor
318-393-7916
N/A
fwilliams@lsbhi.la.gov
Allen, Beauregard, Evangeline, St. Landry, Vernon, Sabine, Natchitoches, De Soto, Red River, Bienville, union, Clairborne, Webster, Bossier, Caddo
5th Congressional District
Robert Smith
Appointed: 10/6/2023 • Expiration: 10/5/2027
100 Sharon Dr.
West Monroe LA 71291
Governor
318-243-3912
N/A
rsmith@lsbhi.la.gov
St. Landry, Rapides, Avoyelles, St. Helena, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, Grant, La Salle, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas, Franklin, Caldwell, Jackson, Lincoln, Winn, Madison, Richland, Ouachita, Morehouse, West Carroll, East Carroll
6th Congressional District
John “Danny” McLaughlin
Appointed: 3/24/2023 • Expiration: 3/23/2027
24550 Juban Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Governor
225-301-1472
N/A
jmclaughlin@lsbhi.la.gov
Point Coupee, West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, St. Helena, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, Livingston, Ascension, St. John the Baptist, Iberville, Assumption
At Large Member
Jean Picou Jr.
Appointed: 10/7/2022 • Expiration: 10/6/2026
2426 Highway 182
Patterson LA 70392
Governor
985-518-9483
N/A
jpicou@lsbhi.la.gov
N/A