James was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and grew up in the small town of Welsh. He graduated
from Welsh High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 1, 1972.

He successful completed an Air Force career of twenty-four (24) years in the administrative and personnel career field. His time in the Air Force took him to such places as Arizona, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Mississippi, Turkey, and Bossier City, Louisiana to name only a few. He has been assigned to the Caddo Parish, Public Works Department as the Public Works Floodplain Administrator and Property Standards Specialist for the past twelve (12) years. He is responsible for floodplain management within Caddo Parish.

James has earned Associate Degrees from Louisiana Tech University (Associate of General Studies) and the Community College of the Air Force (Associate in Applied Science, Information Management). He has successfully completed the EMI course – NFIP: Community Rating System; DOTD – Community Permit Official Training Program; and FEMA Elevation Certificate – Training Course.

He is a former Chairman of LFMA and has held other positions such as Membership Coordinator, Regional Rep and Secretary. He is married to the former Ruby J. Carter of Marshall, Texas and they have been married for 32 years. They have one daughter Shemika R. Demouchet Berry, and is a Grandfather (Pawpaw) of three.

Though her job is quite challenging at times, Dana says she enjoys helping people to get through the permitting process with fair ease.

Dana's Life/Work Motto:  “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life.” 

Ted is Vice President of Owen and White, Inc., Consulting Engineers. He has been specializing in
Floodplain Management and Hydrologic Analysis for 35 years. He is experienced in Flood Insurance Studies, No Adverse Impact Analyses, Stream Improvement, Basin Models, Conveyance Analysis, Enhanced Zone A BFE, Determinations, and Expert Witness Services.

Ted received a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, MBA in Quantitative Analysis from Wayne State University and has taken Advanced Hydrological Training Courses at the USACE Hydraulic Engineering Center.

His professional affiliations are Professional Engineer, Certified Floodplain Manager, Tau Beta Pi, Louisiana Floodplain Management Association - Former Vice-Chair and Chair and Association of State Floodplain Managers - Former Chair of Stormwater Management Committee.

Wayne was born and raised in New Orleans, and has lived in Mandeville, since 1979. He
attended LSU for 3 years and graduated from Southeastern La. University in 1977. He has
a B.A. in Business Administration. His work history includes: Lead Superintendent for U.S. Home 1979-1980, President of Batture Homes 1980-1985, Building Inspector/Floodplain Administrator for the City of Mandeville from 1985-2006 and currently is the NFIP Group Supervisor- FEMA Transitional Recovery Office in New Orleans. Wayne holds the following certifications: Certified Floodplain Manager-CFM, Certified Building Inspector-ICC, Certified
Hud Inspector.

Wayne has been married to Donna for 25 years and has four children, two boys and two Girls. One set was twins (boy and girl). His hobbies are golf and tennis.

In his current position he has completed the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Course as well as the Community Rating System Coordinator’s course conducted at Emmitsburg, Maryland. He is a Certified Floodplain Manager. He was the recipient of the 2005 ASFPM National Floodplain Manager of the Year Award. He is currently a member of the Board for the Louisiana State Floodplain Management Association as their Treasurer and is listed in International Who’s Who for Public Service.

Toni Jo has been married to Glenn for 37 years, no children. Hobbies are reading and spending time at their camp on the Tangipahoa River.

Sandra has served the citizens of the Town of Iowa for thirteen years as their
Certified Municipal Clerk and is a Board Member of the LAMP. As Clerk, she wears
multiple hats, one of which is Floodplain Manager. It was Calcasieu LFMA members who introduced her to this wonderful group. Though her main duties are assistant to the Mayor and serving the Town Council Members, LFMA has made wearing the Floodplain Mgr. hat more enjoyable. Sandra says, “ you will not find a more enjoyable group of people. Though new to this position as Region 5 Rep, I thank everyone for your trust in me to handle this job, but I can’t do it alone and look forward to your assistance along the way.”

Sandra is the wife of Robert M. Turley [LSU AgCtr. County Agent], Mother of Michael Turley and has just become a Grams to Bryan Michael Turley. She and her husband currently reside in Iowa, LA. Her hobbies are reading and watching her husband grow things.

Melissa Becker is a native of Louisiana and has been employed with the Rapides Area Planning
Commission for 15 years. She is currently serving as the Building Official and Floodplain Manager for Rapides Parish. She is responsible for code compliance, development & building permits, zoning, floodplain management and subdivision development. She is the Project Manager for several projects; the CTP program to update the parish’s floodplain maps, levee certification and HMGP grants. She has been instrumental in the development of the Kisatchie-Delta Regional Code Compliance Office and the Regional permitting software. She has recently been appointed to serve on the Rapides Area Planning Commission’s Board.

Since becoming involved with the Louisiana Floodplain Management Association, Melissa has completed the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) course in Emmitsburg, MD and the National Flood Insurance Program course in Baton Rouge. She achieved her certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager through ASFPM in 2003 and serves on LFMA’s Board of Directors as Region Rep and Editor of the newsletter . She was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation with regard to NFIP from LaDOTD at the 2008 LFMA Conference in Lake Charles. She also serves as a Notary in Rapides Parish and is a member of the Louisiana Notary Association.

Juanita Fowler heads the Department of Planning & Zoning for the City of Natchitoches. She has
represented the City & Parish in Floodplain Management and the Planning profession for 16 years. Juanita coordinates long-range planning initiatives, oversees zoning and land use development, permits, code enforcement and floodplain management procedures. Juanita serves as the liaison for the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission which regulates development in the District, one of only two nationally recognized Landmark Districts in the State. She currently serves as a Regional Representative on the Louisiana Floodplain Management Association Board.

Juanita received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Lisa is the Building Permit Officer for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. Her main duties with the Police
Jury include issuing building permits, floodplain management, CRS Coordinator, and most recently,
the new statewide uniform construction code. She has been a Certified Floodplain Manager for 4
years. She is also and ICC Certified Residential Building and Electrical Inspector through the International Code Council and is currently working on becoming a Certified Building Official.
She has been an active member of LFMA for 10 years and serves as Region Representative.

James was born in Lafayette, Louisiana and grew up in the small town of Welsh. He graduated
from Welsh High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 1, 1972.

He successful completed an Air Force career of twenty-four (24) years in the administrative and personnel career field. His time in the Air Force took him to such places as Arizona, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Mississippi, Turkey, and Bossier City, Louisiana to name only a few. He has been assigned to the Caddo Parish, Public Works Department as the Public Works Floodplain Administrator and Property Standards Specialist for the past twelve (12) years. He is responsible for floodplain management within Caddo Parish.

James has earned Associate Degrees from Louisiana Tech University (Associate of General Studies) and the Community College of the Air Force (Associate in Applied Science, Information Management). He has successfully completed the EMI course – NFIP: Community Rating System; DOTD – Community Permit Official Training Program; and FEMA Elevation Certificate – Training Course.

He is a former Chairman of LFMA and has held other positions such as Membership Coordinator, Regional Rep and Secretary. He is married to the former Ruby J. Carter of Marshall, Texas and they have been married for 32 years. They have one daughter Shemika R. Demouchet Berry, and is a Grandfather (Pawpaw) of three.

Catherine Marx Kaake, P.E.; CFM

Cathy Marx Kaake is a registered Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager. 
She holds a master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.  Ms. Kaake has more than 30 years of experience in the wood products industry, and is currently Senior Director of Engineered & Framing Markets with the Southern Forest Products Association in suburban New Orleans.  She is the Team Leader for the Raised Floor Living program promoting elevated construction in flood-prone areas and a primary author of the Raised Floor Design and Construction Guide.

Pam Mattingly

Pam graduated from McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She has 26
years experience in the field of Planning. Pam started her career with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in 1982 as Departmental Secretary and her current position with them is Assistant Director of Planning.

Some of her professional achievements include Certified Floodplain Manager, achieved Community Rating System for Calcasieu Parish, received and implemented various state
and federal grants, instrumental in facilitating FEMA Flood Map Revisions, instrumental in Hurricane Rita recovery programs, coordinated the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program and past Chairman of LFMA. Pam currently serves on the LFMA Board of Directors as Treasurer and Workshop Coordinator.

E-mail Pam -  pmattingly@cppj.net

Tammy Tonn

Tammy has been working for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Division of Planning & Development for 12 years and is a Senior Planner. She attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles. Tammy has been married to Robert Tonn for 12 years and has two children, Cutter, 8 and Kindal, 5. Tammy is a Certified Floodplain Manager and a member of the American Planning Association.