IN A STATE that has the highest percentage of native-born residents, and in a city that loves its locals, it’s no surprise that newcomers to Baton Rouge encounter a culture that requires some navigation. That’s especially true when a new leader delivers uncomfortable news. In 2014, that’s where Tina Holland found herself as the new

On a mission
It wasn’t easy, but Executive of the Year Tina Holland used her vision and leadership skills to reimagine FranU as a university, not simply a workforce training center.



