Tommy Faucheux, president of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association
Tommy Faucheux is focused on opening doors for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. As the sector navigates a global energy transition, he’s working to position the state as a place where investment and growth can thrive. He leads a small team of six at the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association, collaborating closely with member companies and trade groups to advance their shared goals. Outside of LMOGA, he lends his perspective to several boards, including the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana.
PROFESSIONAL MOTTO
“Nunc Coepi” – Now I begin.
DREAM DINNER COMPANIONS
Walt Disney Corp. CEO Bob Iger, to understand how he keeps Disney at the cutting edge through creativity. And Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, who is a steady force that allows the balance of meeting the global energy demand via traditional and new energy sources.
MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY FOR A LEADER
Humility. We must recognize that despite professional success, attention and large egos, we are still human. We are not perfect. We need to be comfortable with who we are, knowing our strengths and our areas where we can grow.
CAUSE I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT
Engaged couples in the Catholic Church. My wife and I mentor newly engaged couples. We meet with each couple numerous times over six months prior to their wedding. The success of the family matters.
ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF
Relax and be patient.
BOOK THAT MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION
The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James Baker III. It is a phenomenal portrait of a man who made things happen. He prided himself in loyalty. He had great courage. He had great decision-making skills. He overcame great personal struggle and rose to be one of the most powerful men never elected in the world.
BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I’D SHARE
Do not lose sight of your family needs. Be a professional, but also be a spouse and a parent. That balance is essential.
ORIGIN STORY AS A PROFESSIONAL
I point to one day during my senior year at Hahnville High School. A man named Brad Grundmeyer came to school to ask me to be a part of this cable TV talk show for young leaders. His mentorship and that opportunity was more than a spark. It was a lightning strike that ignited my career.
AN EMBARRASSING MOMENT
I ended up on stage at one of then-Gov. Bobby Jindal’s press conferences that I was not supposed to be in. I got a lot of strange looks.
SONGS THAT INSPIRE ME
“I Saw God Today,” by George Strait
PLAY ME IN A MOVIE
Tom Cruise
HOW I INSPIRE MY TEAM
By showcasing their value and success to the companies of my organizational members and the board of directors. It is a team effort and they are the stars of the team.
TRANSFORMATION GOAL THIS YEAR
I want Louisiana to see the value in large energy companies investing in Louisiana.
MOST UNUSUAL JOB
Soccer referee
FIRST SET OF WHEELS
A white 1991 Toyota Camry. It broke down the first time I drove it after buying it, but it was also the car I took my now wife, Mitzi, on many dates in.
This Q&A is extended content from the Capital Region 500, a special edition produced by Business Report that profiles the Capital Region’s most powerful and influential business leaders. Visit businessreport.com/capitalregion500 for more information.
