LEESVILLE, La. (July 3, 2018) - Fort Polk Progress recently elected its new Board of Directors, with individuals representing Fort Polk and its surrounding areas.
The new board members include:
- Michael Reese, Fort Polk Progress President
- Avon Knowlton, City of DeRidder and Beauregard Police Jury Director of Economic Development
- Bryan McReynolds, Beauregard Parish Police Jury Administrator
- Clarence Beebe, Mayor of Hornbeck, Louisiana
- Ed Williams, Chairman for the Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee
- Howard Lewing, Mayor of Anacoco, Louisiana
- Jim Tuck, Vernon Parish Police Jury President
- Rick Allen, Mayor of Leesville, Louisiana
- Scott Gammel, Interim Executive Director of England Airpark
- Leroy Cooley, Merchants & Farmers Bank Executive Vice President
- Misty Clanton, Mayor of DeRidder
Reese is excited for what the new Fort Polk Progress Board of Directors will accomplish together.
"This is a great group representing Fort Polk's surrounding areas," Reese said. "They know the positive impact the installation has on their communities, and want to give back."
He is grateful for each board member's dedication and commitment to Fort Polk's soldiers and military families.
"I appreciate the efforts of our board members, as they strive to make their communities the best they can be for military personnel and their families," Reese said.
Knowlton has been a board member since the organization's inception.
"As a board member with Fort Polk Progress, I work for a better quality of life for our military and their families, as well as economic sustainability and growth of Fort Polk and the surrounding communities," Knowlton said.
Beebe is proud to be part of Fort Polk Progress.
"It is a great organization that provides support in many ways to our military families, as well as encouraging community and regional support for our heroes," Beebe said.
Cooley stressed the importance of making Fort Polk and the surrounding areas great for soldiers and their families.
"I look forward to promoting our neighborhoods to be the best for our hero friends and their families," Cooley said.
McReynolds is hopeful for what he can accomplish as part of the Fort Polk Progress Board of Directors.
"I'm an enthusiastic member of Fort Polk Progress and hope to serve as an ambassador and advocate for current and future missions at Fort Polk," McReynolds said. "These Army missions are vitally important for a strong national defense, for the state of Louisiana, and for the local communities to achieve prosperity and growth."
For detailed biographies on the Fort Polk Progress board members, click here.
