Our Board | Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors

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

Address 1713 Princeton Ave
Metairie LA 70003

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 989-701-9793

Fax N/A

Email wpaternoster@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne

2nd Congressional District

David Holt

Appointed: 10/7/2022 • Expiration: 10/6/2026

Address 819 Bellecastle St.
New Orleans LA 70115

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 504-579-2830

Fax N/A

Email dholt@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes 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

Address P.O. Box 90332
Lafayette, LA 70509

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 337-235-0440

Fax N/A

Email pbrunet@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes 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

Address P.O. Box 397
Stonewall, LA 71078

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 318-393-7916

Fax N/A

Email fwilliams@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes 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

Address 100 Sharon Dr.
West Monroe LA 71291

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 318-243-3912

Fax N/A

Email rsmith@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes 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

Address 24550 Juban Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 225-301-1472

Fax N/A

Email jmclaughlin@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes 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

Address 2426 Highway 182
Patterson LA 70392

Appointing Authority Governor

Phone 985-518-9483

Fax N/A

Email jpicou@lsbhi.la.gov

Parishes N/A