About
Membership multiplies your voice many times over...
South Central Industrial Association (SCIA) represents more than 250 member companies with over 200,000 employees, many of whom are engaged in servicing the oil, gas and marine operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and around the world. We serve as the economic engine for the bayou region, which is the hub for the offshore oil, gas and marine service businesses in Louisiana, while being interactive with the industry throughout the nation. In recognizing that we are ‘strength in numbers,. SCIA advocates for levee protection, infrastructure, regulatory issues, workforce development, coastal preservation and coastal restoration.
The SCIA office is located at Eagle Energy Services, 151 Tourist Drive in Gray, and serves as the primary location for committee and special meetings. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8 am – 11 am on Friday, or by appointment.
The monthly general membership meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at The Cypress Columns, 157 Tourist Drive, Gray, LA. The meetings are a great place to network during fellowship time with about 200 people in attendance each month. Fellowship begins at 11:00 with the meeting beginning promptly at 11:45 a.m.
and ending at 1:00 p.m. Lunch is $28.00 per person, payable at the door with cash, checks, and credit cards. Registration is required through the SCIA office for all meetings. The deadline for reservations and cancellations is the Monday by 8:30 a.m. before the General Membership meeting. No shows will be responsible for paying.
We are also engaged with developing educational and training programs that are indicative of our region. We work closely with Fletcher, SCLTC and Nicholls State University to foster programs that will enhance the growth and development of the bayou region. Another element of our workforce initiatives is our newly formed job exchange. The purpose of the job exchange is to assist our businesses who are placed in the position of laying off people. It is designed for SCIA member companies only to connect with other member companies who may possibly have job openings and are seeking employees. The program is totally confidential and must have the approval of the person seeking a job who has been laid off. This program is monitored through the SCIA office.
A Historical Perspective
South Central Industrial Association was established in 1997 as a non-profit organization designed as a network for industrial businesses. The South Central Industrial Association is a nonpolitical corporation dedicated to the promotion and advancement of our member firms through friendly communication with a spirit of cooperation in our approach to solving problems common to our industry. We will encourage the exchange of ideas and opinions on matters of common interest and will work diligently toward creating a better understanding of our industry’s needs and concerns with our public officials.
SCIA CHARTER MEMBERS AND INAUGURAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Billy Coyle
Bilco Tools, Inc.
Bobby Barthel
Gulf Island Fabrication Inc
Bobby Bergeron
Surbo Tubular Services, Inc.
Charles C. Theriot
Charles Theriot, CPA
Daniel B. Cannon
Valerus Compression Services
Francis Richard
John Deere Thibodaux
Kerry Chauvin
Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
L.A. Hymel (deceased)
Restore of Retreat
Otis T. Logue (deceased)
Energy Services International
Tillman Esteve (deceased)
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. Services
PAST PRESIDENTS
Otis T. Logue
April 28, 1997 – September 23, 1999
Southern TechnologyServices
Kerry Chauvin
Sept. 23, 1999 – August 25, 2000
Gulf Island Fabrication
Francis Richard
August 25, 2000 – Sept. 21, 2001
John Deere Thibodaux
Daniel B. Cannon
Sept. 21, 2001 – Sept. 19, 2002
Valerus Compression Services
Bobby Barthel
Sept. 19, 2002 -August 28, 2003
Gulf Island Marine Fabricators
Leland Robichaux
August 28, 2003 – August 12, 2004
Oil States (deceased)
Neil Suard August 12, 2004 – September 7, 2005
Suard Barge Company
Chet Morrison
September 7, 2005 – September 14, 2006
Chet Morrison Contractors
Kenneth Smith September 14, 2006 – August 29, 2007
T. Baker Smith, Inc
Donald Hingle
August 29, 2007 – September 10, 2008
Business First Bank
Tony Boudreaux
August 29, 2007 – September 10, 2008
Allied Shipyard
Tony Alford
June 17, 2010 – June 8, 2011
ASLR/Falck Alford
Kirk Meche
June 8, 2011 – June 21, 2012
Gulf Island Fabrication
Ted Falgout June 21, 2012 – June 27, 2013
Ted M. Falgout & Associates
Lori Davis June 27, 2013 – June 17, 2014
RIG-CHEM
Robert Clemons June 17, 2014 – June 11, 2015
SEACOR Marine
Oneil Malbrough June 11, 2015 – June 9, 2016
GIS Engineering
Bill Blanchard June 9, 2016 – June 21, 2017
Gulf Island, LLC
Cory Kief June 21, 2017 – June 14, 2018
Crosby Tugs
Paul Danos June 14, 2018 – June 11, 2019
Danos
Chett Chiasson June 11, 2019 – July 21, 2020
Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Port Fourchon
Stuart Faucheux July 21, 2020 – November 17, 2021
Express Supply & Steel and Adriatic Marine
Mitch Marmande November 17, 2021 – June 28, 2023
Delta Coast Consultants
