Breaux Act Newsflash - DNR Secretary Announces New Deputy Secretary

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NEWS RELEASE
www.dnr.louisiana.gov

For Immediate Release
May 6, 2008

DNR Secretary announces new deputy secretary

State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has
announced the appointment of Lori E. LeBlanc as the department's new
Deputy Secretary.

Lori E. LeBlanc, of Houma, replaces Randy Hanchey, who retired late last
year from the agency. According to Secretary Angelle, with Ms. LeBlanc's
coastal and energy infrastructure background, she is very well-suited for
working on all department matters. "I am pleased to welcome aboard someone
with her talent and leadership abilities," he noted.

LeBlanc previously served as Executive Director and 2007 Board President
of Restore or Retreat, Inc., a coastal advocacy group located in
Thibodaux. She has spent over sixteen years working in corporate settings,
has excelled at public and motivational speaking with a California -based
company, and has worked as an independent consultant for business,
nonprofit and government entities. LeBlanc received a B.S. in
Environmental Science from Auburn University and a Master's Degree from
LSU.

"This department has some real top-performers and together, we want to see
Louisiana achieve higher standards than ever before on environmental,
conservation and energy related issues," Angelle said.

DNR was established under the executive branch of government in 1976, and
it major offices are the Office of the Secretary, Office of Conservation,
Office of Mineral Resources, and Office of Coastal Restoration and
Management.

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