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Alumni Staff
Collectively, they could be described as the backbone of the UL Lafayette Alumni Association. They make sure that alumni events go off without a hitch; they organize and plan for the future of the Association; and they implement a lot of your ideas and suggestions, just to name a few of the things they do.
The Alumni Association staff is an integral part of the Association’s success and is composed of individuals who have a lot in common, but whose talents and interests are diverse. Get to know the people behind the Alumni Association. . . Dan Hare - Director
Dan is responsible for the overall administration of activities, programs and special projects sponsored by the Alumni Association. He is responsible for the budget and leadership of the Alumni Staff. Dan coordinates activities of the Alumni Council and its Board of Directors and is charged with identifying and recruiting future Council members. He oversees the Association's recognition programs for distinguished alumni and outstanding students. He also participates in fund raising activities, donor identification and cultivation. Dan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, from UL Lafayette in 1983. Prior to joining the alumni staff in 1997, Dan worked for the University in Student Affairs as Assistant Dean of Student Personnel, Union Program Advisor and Assistant Director of Housing. He had been an active volunteer with the Association for several years and served as chairman of the 1996 Alumni Homecoming Committee. Dan is a native of Lafayette and is active in many community organizations.
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John Claude Arceneaux - Assistant Director John Claude is responsible for the Association's internet presence and marketing. A Lafayette native, he is a 1995 Public Relations graduate of UL. He was previously employed at the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and the Graham Group, a local advertising agency. While a student, he was active on campus in PRSSA, Sigma Gamma Mu Communication Honor Society and Theta Xi Fraternity. He previously served on the Alumni Homecoming Committee. John Claude is actively involved with various community, non-profit and church organizations and is married to Cassie Plough Arceneaux, Education '93. |
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Jessica Newman - Assistant Director Jessica is responsible for planning all the Alumni Association's special events, such as Homecoming, Spring Gala and alumni travel opportunities. Originally from Lafayette, Jessica comes to the Alumni office after serving as an account executive and columnist for the Times of Acadiana. She is a 2004 Public Relations graduate of UL Lafayette. While enrolled at UL, she was very active on campus as a member of PRSSA, Sigma Gamma Mu Communication Honor Society and Association of Future Alumni.
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Email Jessica Angie Guillory - Assistant Director
Angie is responsible for the growth and development of the Annual Fund. A native of Breaux Bridge, she is a 2003 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's College of Applied Life Sciences. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management, Angie spent several years in the restaurant industry, completing her internship as a manager at world renowned Café des Amis. She comes to the Alumni Office after serving as a Hotel General Manager of the Jameson Inn Corporation. She has served as an active member of the U.S. Army and has been a member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the Acadiana Hotel-Motel Association. Angie is married to Jason Guillory and has a daughter of 3 years.
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F. Shane Johnson - Assistant Director Shane is responsible for providing assistance as a liaison to the Alumni Association's affiliated constituent chapters and geographical clubs. He helps to coordinate all club and chapter events that take place during the year as well as volunteer management. He supervises the staff assistant and serves as advisor to the Association of Future Alumni. A native of Opelousas, Shane earned his Bachelor of General Studies degree from UL. He comes to the Alumni office with several years of professional work experience, most recently in Pharmaceutical Sales. Shane is an active member of Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic church on campus, serving as both choir member and cantor.
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Tammy Habetz - Office Manager Tammy manages the day-to-day efficient operation of the Alumni Center along with the clerical needs of the office. She answers incoming calls, supervises student workers, processes registration for special events like Homecoming and reunions and assists with special events, including caravans, tailgating, reunions, Homecoming, tournaments, and club functions. She is responsible for the process of booking the Alumni Center and handles all inquiries pertaining to the center. Tammy is the first contact most alumni have when calling or visiting the office. She has two daughters, Lindsay and Tiffany, who is currently enrolled at UL majoring in health information management, and one granchild, Garry. |
Email Tammy Debbie Trahan - Administrative Secretary Debbie serves as the administrative assistant to the director. She is the recording secretary for the Alumni Council, which includes preparing monthly budget reports as well as transcribing board meeting minutes. Debbie assists at special events, including caravans, tailgating, reunions, Homecoming, tournaments, and club functions. She has worked at the Alumni Office for over 17 years and coordinates our presentations at commencement, as well as, the Outstanding Graduate process. Debbie and Bobby live in Opelousas and have three children: Crystal, Jason (UL student), and Joshua and four grandchildren, Kaleb, Conner, Mary Katherine and Anna Kate. |
Email Debbie Brett Lee- Staff Assistant Brett is currently pursuing his bachelors degree in Marketing. Brett is active in the University Program Council (UPC), and currently is on the executive board as the spirit chair. He serves as staff liaison to the Association of Future Alumni (AFA), the Young Alumni Chapter, and the Parent’s Club. As such, he works on projects such as AFA’s Graduation Flower Fundraiser, Parent’s Tailgating, Young Alumni Club events, and is coordinator of Grad Expo. |
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