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Future Leaders

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The LMTA Future Leaders Program is a premier professional development initiative designed for individuals who are committed to building and advancing their careers in the trucking industry. This exclusive program provides participants with unique opportunities for leadership growth, industry insight, and professional networking. Through a structured curriculum, participants engage in specialized training, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that expand their knowledge of key industry challenges, legislative affairs, and operational best practices.

Class of 2026

1

Hailey Austin

McGriff Insurance

Baton Rouge, LA

2

Jared Bryce

Preferred Materials, Inc.

Minden, LA

3

Jordanna Coleman

LC Transport Services LLC

Prairieville, LA

4

Jo Eaton

United Vision Logistics

Lafayette, LA

5

Kristen Frisard

Frisard Companies

Gramercy, LA

6

Elissa Guillory

J Guillory Jr Trucking LLC

Lake Charles, LA

7

Nick Knotts

Higginbotham

Bossier City, LA

8

Byron Knox

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA

9

Derek Long

Crane Energy Logistics

Shreveport, LA