LSU Presidential Search
Search Committee
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors has launched the search for the next president of the LSU System. This marks a defining moment in the life of our institution—one that calls for visionary leadership, inclusive collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Presidential Search Committee has been thoughtfully assembled to reflect the breadth of experience, insight, and perspectives across both the LSU community and the state of Louisiana. In its advisory role to the Board of Supervisors, the committee is charged with identifying a bold and transformative leader—someone who can harness LSU’s momentum, elevate its impact across Louisiana, the nation, and uphold the values, vision, and traditions that define our university system.
We encourage you to remain engaged with this process as we conduct a search that is transparent, thoughtful, and guided by the highest standards—one that will ultimately shape LSU’s trajectory for generations to come.
Search Committee Chair
- Scott Ballard, Chairman – LSU Board of Supervisors
Search Committee Members
- Lee Mallett, Vice Chair – LSU Board of Supervisors
- Valencia Sarpy Jones, Past Chair – LSU Board of Supervisors
- Rémy Voisin Starns, Past Chair – LSU Board of Supervisors
- James Williams, Past Chair – LSU Board of Supervisors
- John Carmouche, Supervisor – LSU Board of Supervisors
- Blaise Zuschlag, Supervisor – LSU Board of Supervisors
- Ben Bordelon, President & CEO – Bollinger Shipyards
- Clarence Cazalot, Immediate Past Chair MD Anderson, Former Chair/President/CEO Marathon Oil, Past Chair – LSU Foundation Board of Directors
- Paul Coreil, Chancellor – LSU Alexandria
- Greg Feirn, CEO – LCMC Health
- Olivia Phelps, LSU A&M Staff Senate Past President
- EJ Kuiper, President & CEO – Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
- Pete November, CEO – Ochsner Health
- Roger Ogden, Business Leader, Philanthropist, LSU Foundation Board of Directors
- Emily Otken, Medical Student – LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Former Student Member – LSU Board of Supervisors
- Kenneth Schafer, Boyd Professor and Ball Family Distinguished Professor
- Ryan Theriot, Executive Vice President/COO of Parish Construction, Former LSU & MLB Baseball Player
- Daniel Tirone, LSU A&M Faculty Senate President, Associate Professor – LSU A&M College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Bill Windham, Shreveport-Bossier Business and Industry Leader
Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date | Location | Meeting Time | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | LSU Foundation Building Board Room | 9:00 A.M. CT | Agenda for August 19, 2025 |
Public Comment
Public comments may be made (1) when they relate to a matter on the agenda and (2) when individuals desiring to make public comments have registered at least one hour prior to the meeting. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.
The public is allowed to call or email up to one hour preceding any meeting. Please note, the board will no longer accept faxed comments.
- Call 225-578-2154
- Email lsuboard@lsu.edu
When registering, individuals should identify themselves; the group they are representing, if appropriate; and the topic on which they would like to comment.
In order to ensure that the meeting is conducted in an efficient manner, the chairman reserves the right to limit public comment, if necessary.
All meeting Minutes and Agendas are in PDF format. A good faith effort is made to provide accessible documents. If you require assistance, please contact the LSU Board of Supervisors at lsuboard@lsu.edu.