

Richard has headed fundraising efforts for many organizations including the Boy Scouts, United Way, schools, universities and churches. He was named king of the 2005 Washington, D.C., Mardi Gras and has received several community and civic awards, including the Lafayette Civic Cup, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen, Golden Mike, Marketer of the Year and Louisiana Businessman of the Year. Richard is a graduate of the Capitol Institute of Technology. Vice President & Chief Administrative Officerīlaise manages the company’s purchasing, fleet maintenance, IT and building maintenance departments, as well as assists in planning and directing all corporate administrative, financial and operational activities. He also works on special projects and strategic initiatives including acquisitions, innovation and governmental relations. Blaise joined Acadian Companies in February 2013 and has held roles as a business analyst, director of administration and most recently, chief of staff. Prior to Acadian, he served as an advisor for JP Morgan Chase’s Private Bank.Ī native of Lafayette, LA, Blaise earned a bachelor's degree in finance from LSU and a MBA from Tulane University.
