State Conference Presentation Details
We Are Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Day One
general session
Eligha Guillory
Master of Ceremonies & KLBF Board Member
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An Orange, Texas native and McNeese State alumnus. A leader dedicated to business development and community service. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning and public relations, Eligha serves as a Licensed Funeral Director, Notary Public, and successful entrepreneur. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate advocate for community growth, serving as Founder of the Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness and President of the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival.
general session
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
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Billy Nungesser is the 54th Lieutenant Governor. Since taking office in 2016, he and his team have guided the state to record-breaking tourism numbers of 53 million visitors prior to the pandemic, cut wasteful spending, and revitalized the State Park system in which several are self-sustaining and profitable.
general session
Susan Russell
KLB Executive Director
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Since 2014, Susan Russell has served as the Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, a state program under the Office of the Lt. Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. Before leading the state office, she spent eight years as a local affiliate director for Keep Mandeville Beautiful.
general session
Jay Kleberg
Executive Director of the Trust
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Jay Kleberg is the Executive Director of the Trust, working to provide Texas-based, science-backed solutions to the Gulf’s most pressing challenges. The Gulf Trust partnered with several companies and Keep Texas Beautiful to launch a statewide, watershed-based litter cleanup in May 2025.
general session
Kathleen Gibi
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful
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Kathleen has led Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful since January 2019 and served as the organization’s only boat captain until she expanded the fleet and staff in 2023. Since the inaugural boat launch in 2019, Kathleen has collaborated with an incredibly active board, invested partners, and passionate volunteers to remove nearly 1 million lbs. of trash from the Tennessee River watershed.
Block One Breakout Sessions
Increasing Litter Enforcement with Surveillance Cameras and State Parks Rangers
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Travis Huval, Davis Madere, and Mason Spillman will discuss and provide updates on what is being done to enforce the litter laws in Louisiana.
Travis Huval is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with La Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement division. He served 25 years of law enforcement experience with LDWF. In 2021 Huval was appointed to then Governor John Bel Edwards’ Litter Task Force. He also serves as a member of Keep Louisiana Beautifull’s advisory board. Since 2024, Huval has been a part of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful staff, working as Litter Enforcement Specialist.
An Orange, Texas native and McNeese State alumnus. A leader dedicated to business development and community service. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning and public relations, Eligha serves as a Licensed Funeral Director, Notary Public, and successful entrepreneur. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate advocate for community growth, serving as Founder of the Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness and President of the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival.
An Orange, Texas native and McNeese State alumnus. A leader dedicated to business development and community service. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning and public relations, Eligha serves as a Licensed Funeral Director, Notary Public, and successful entrepreneur. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate advocate for community growth, serving as Founder of the Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness and President of the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival.
Block One Breakout Sessions
Increasing Litter Enforcement with Surveillance Cameras and State Parks Rangers
View Event Info & Speakers
Travis Huval, Davis Madere, and Mason Spillman will discuss and provide updates on what is being done to enforce the litter laws in Louisiana.
Travis Huval is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with La Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement division. He served 25 years of law enforcement experience with LDWF. In 2021 Huval was appointed to then Governor John Bel Edwards’ Litter Task Force. He also serves as a member of Keep Louisiana Beautifull’s advisory board. Since 2024, Huval has been a part of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful staff, working as Litter Enforcement Specialist.
An Orange, Texas native and McNeese State alumnus. A leader dedicated to business development and community service. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning and public relations, Eligha serves as a Licensed Funeral Director, Notary Public, and successful entrepreneur. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate advocate for community growth, serving as Founder of the Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness and President of the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival.
An Orange, Texas native and McNeese State alumnus. A leader dedicated to business development and community service. With over 20 years of expertise in strategic planning and public relations, Eligha serves as a Licensed Funeral Director, Notary Public, and successful entrepreneur. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate advocate for community growth, serving as Founder of the Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness and President of the Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival.