GBRIA’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament and Gumbo Cook-Off Draws Record Participation

GBRIA’s 20^th Annual Golf Tournament and Gumbo Cook-off brought together members of the industrial community for a full day of competition, networking, and great food. This year’s event broke participation records, with 103 sponsors, 216 golfers, and 36 gumbo teams joining in the fun.

The perfect fall weather set the stage for a relaxing event as teams spent the day on the course, connecting with peers, and sampling outstanding food and gumbo from vendors and sites across the region.

Thank you to every company that sponsored, volunteered, or sent a team. Your support powers GBRIA’s workforce development, safety, and advocacy programs throughout the year—allowing us to continue serving the industrial community in our region.

Committee Recognition

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the time and dedication of our Golf & Gumbo Committee. Their hard work ensured every detail came together seamlessly—from team coordination to sponsorships and contests.

Golf & Gumbo Committee

• Chris Hernandez, Committee Chair, Eastman Chemical
• Kim Demarest-Cedatol, Co-Chair, Badger Inc.
• Wes Broussard, Zampell
• John Cagnolatti, Global Contractors           
• Ashley Carrier, DMI Light Towers
• Monica DeJohn, CED
• Tami Diez, Wechem
• Ben Dye, Orion Engineers & Constructors
• Glen Elrod, Trash Rangers
• Ben Fromenthal, MMR Constructors, Inc.
• Jenn Garcia, Marathon
• Angela Gasquet, Eastman Chemical
• Mark Grayson, ISO Services
• Brandon LeBlanc, Firmin Construction
• Rebecca Evans Mouk, Ascension Roofing & Fab.
• Jerry Outlaw, Ardaman and Associates
• Chris Thibodaux, Eastman
• Jesse Maynard, Pelican State Procurement

Winners Circle

Gumbo Cook-Off Winners

1^st place: GFL Environmental

2^nd place: Pipe & Steel Industrial

3^rd place: ISC Constructors, LLC

Golf Tournament Winners:

1^st place: Bear Process Safety

2^nd place: Cajun Industries

3^rd place: Bluewater

Best Tent Experience Contest: Firmin Construction

Closest to the Pin: Austin McInnis

Longest Drive:

Links #2: Jeff Hastings

Links #16: Shayne Narro

Lakes #9: Damon Stonger

📸View Event Photos: Check out all the highlights captured by Don Kadair here.  

We appreciate everyone who participated and contributed to this year’s event and look forward to another great tournament next year!