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Entrepreneur: Alexis and Joshua Broussard launched Baton Rouge Wood Masters in 2017, focusing on restoring residential and commercial wood products.

Executive Spotlight: Jay Johnson officially took over as chief financial officer for Lamar Advertising Company on Oct. 1, four months after being named.

'It feels like a full-circle moment.'

How this savvy businesswoman went from operating a startup in a work room in her home to anchor tenant of her own luxury development called Studio Park.

Entrepreneur: Lisa Boudreaux-Lecoq launched the The Gilded Artichocke Catering Co. by leasing a kitchen at a local country club.

Executive Spotlight: Rachel P. Cherco is one of five employees who has been with Investar Bank since its 2006 launch in Baton Rouge.

Entrepreneur: Rodney Greenup, president of Greenup Industries, started his industrial maintenance company in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Executive Spotlight: Christopher D'Elia recently celebrated his 10th year as dean of LSU's College of the Coast & Environment, the longest continuous tenure of any presently serving LSU dean.

What does this entrepreneur share with Joanna Gaines, Rhiana and Serena Williams?

Louisiana Fire Extinguisher CEO Sarah Grace Brooks' mantra: 'We need to think bigger.'

Entrepreneur: Karen Goodridge is the owner of KG Consulting, a firm that specializes in the transition for students and adults changing careers.

Executive Spotlight: Jerry Lebold was appointed by BASF in August to serve as senior vice president and general manager for the company's largest North American manufacturing site in Geismar.

Entrepreneur: Jacob Jolibois and Matthew Armstrong are the founders of Block Lawncare, an on-demand lawncare app service with plans to expand beyond Baton Rouge.

Executive Spotlight: Emergent Method, the Baton Rouge-based management consulting company Nick Speyrer founded in 2012, is has seen its revenues grow 635% since 2015.

When 11-year-old Sophia Macias didn’t see a space for local girls her age to connect over golf, she created one.

Deborah Sternberg started the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge a year ago—and already its impact is promising.

Entrepreneur: John Neyland, founder of Strength Science Studios, is a seriel entrepreneur who has launched two other companies.

Executive Spotlight: Guy Barone's company has shipped more than 7,000 machines to large manufacturers and retailers across the world.

SETTING SIGHTS While visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art as a child, Baton Rouge-native Layne Zuelke’s eye was drawn to the intricate beauty of...

Position: CEO/President Company: CMC Technology Solutions, and SLT Technology Inc. Age: 41 Family: Wife, Brittany, two daughters (Bryce and Baylor Mills), and one son (Aiden Mills) Hometown: New...