Ross Kinchen Installed as Board Chair 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Chamber Office, 225-665-8155 | office@livingstonparishchamber.orgFebruary 4, 2026Ross Kinchen Named Chair of the Board for Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Livingston Parish, LA - The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ross Kinchen, President and CEO of the Kinchen Group, as Chair of the Board for the 2026 term.Kinchen is a Louisiana licensed Professional Land Surveyor and licensed real estate agent. He graduated from Nicholls State University
Leadership Livingston Presents Class of 2025 at Graduation
The Leadership Livingston Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation on Tuesday, June 17, at the Suma Hall Community Center, marking the completion of the program’s 13th year. A signature initiative of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Livingston has now graduated 294 participants since its launch in 2012. This year’s class of 24 emerging and established leaders gathered with sponsors, alumni, Chamber board members, and proud supporters to reflect on their journey through the
Leadership Livingston Class of 2025 Announced
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, the Leadership Livingston Class of 2025 was announced. The class was presented to over 240 attendees at the Annual State of Livingston Parish Address. Prior to the luncheon event, the class was introduced to each other through a meet and greet type event and program orientation. “We are thrilled to start the 13th cohort of the Leadership Livingston Program. As with every class, we are excited to see the achievements of this group and the positive influence they will
Ross Kinchen appointed to Chamber Board of Directors
Ross Kinchen appointed to Livingston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Ross Kinchen has been appointed to the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His appointment began late in December 2021 to fill an unexpired term. Trey Sanders, 2021 chamber board chair notes, “Ross has the drive and background that makes him a great representative of the business community. As founder and CEO of his business, The Kinchen Group, Ross has developed his own business model that is innovative
Leadership Livingston Graduates Class of 2021
The Leadership Livingston Class of 2021 graduated on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Leadership Livingston, a program of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, has been in place since 2012 and the class of 2021 is the ninth year of graduates. This latest graduating class, with 18 graduates, brings the total graduates to 216. The graduation event was held at the Suma Center, at the Satsuma Exit, with the hospitality of Celebration Church, which currently leases and hold services at the location. Class
Announcing Leadership Livingston Class of 2021
Leadership Livingston Class of 2021 Selected Leadership Livingston’s newest class kicked things off on Thursday with an orientation of the program presented by April Wehrs, Livingston Parish Chamber President/CEO and class facilitator. “We’ve been monitoring the possibility of having a class, and the interest in light of the phases and restrictions of COVID. We offered the opportunity for the class and had positive response. We intentionally kept the class smaller to adjust to today’s standards. The
Livingston Future 5 Announced at LYP Annual Meeting
Livingston Future 5 Named at Livingston Young Professionals Annual Meeting The Livingston Future 5 were announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Livingston Young Professionals Annual Meeting. Marissa Hofstetter was selected as the LYP member of the year for her contributions to the program’s activities over the past year. Also on the agenda was Kacie Stewart, co-owner of Stewart Family Medicine & After Hours. Stewart opened by saying that when an opportunity presents itself, you should always say
Livingston Parish Business Awards Announced for 2018
The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce recognized 11 local businesses as “Businesses of the Year” Wednesday at their Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Winners were chosen for their leadership in the business community and their dedication and impact in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, April Wehrs, said that the awards help highlight the important role that businesses play in the community. “These businesses are essential partners to the Livingston Parish
