Billy Nungesser's Biography
- Lieutenant Governor (LA), Republican
Contact Information
Office
Capitol Annex Building
1051 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Post Office Box 44243
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4243
Full Name:
William 'Billy' Harold Nungesser
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Cher
Birth Date:
01/10/1959
Birth Place:
New Orleans, LA
Home City:
Plaquemines Parish, LA
Attended, O. Perry Walker High School
Lieutenant Governor, State of Louisiana, 2016-present
Candidate, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, 2023
President, Plaquemines Parish, 2007-2014
Candidate, Louisiana State Lieutenant Governor, 2011
Former Chairman, National Lieutenant Governors Association
Owner/President, General Marine Leasing, 1991-1998
Director, Offshore Catering Services, General Marine Catering, Incorporated, 1980-1990
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
Member, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, present
Former Member, Governors Advisory Committee for International Special Olympics
Founder, Plaquemines Association of Business and Industry
Founder, Pointe Celeste Therapeutic Riding Center
Member, United Way of New Orleans Board
Member, Association of Levee Boards Coastal Committee, 2011
Member, Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority Planning Commission, 2011
Chair, Plaquemines Parish United Way, 2004
Member, Republican Presidential Task Force Senate Majority Team, 1986
Awards:
2011 Crimefighters "Special Award of Merit"
2011 Louisiana Wildlife Federation Conservation Award
2010 Humane Society of Louisiana "Pioneer Spirit Award"
2010 LA and National Wildlife Federation "Conservationist of the Year"
2009 Disaster Recovery Contractors Association "Golden Horizon Award"
2008 United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area "Outstanding Achievement Award"
2009 Crimefighters "Award of Merit"
2008 Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership "Leadership Recognition"
2008 Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership "Leadership Recognition"
2002 Louisiana Life Magazine list of "Top CEO's"
1985 Crimestoppers "Citizen of the Year"