Al Sunseri, LWFC Chairman Bill Hogan, LWFC Vice Chairman

Al Sunseri of New Orleans was elected chair of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) and Bill Hogan of Ruston vice-chair during the Commission’s January meeting Tuesday (Jan. 8) in Baton Rouge. The two Commissioners will serve in those positions through 2019.

Sunseri, who served as vice chair the previous year, is a lifelong Louisiana resident and is the owner and general manager of New Orleans’ P&J Oyster Co. He was a founding member of the Gulf Oyster Industry Council. In addition to serving on several boards, Sunseri has helped draft state laws and regulations relating to the oyster industry and coastal restoration.

Hogan is a longtime Louisiana resident and president and CEO of Ruston Bank. He was born in Nashville, Tenn., grew up in Fort Smith, Ark., and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in finance. A member of Ducks Unlimited for 29 years, Hogan has served as state chairman of DU and is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov.