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The Ascension Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2022 Award Nominees and Recipients at their 2023 Annual Awards Banquet presented by Our Lady of the Lake Ascension at the Lamar Dixon REV Center. The night began with a networking hour including live music and cocktails presented by Express Employment Professionals and continued with hors d’oeuvres/food stations to conclude with the awards programs.

Rubicon is a continued proud Platinum Sponsor of the Ascension Chamber of Commerce gaining business value across multiple aspects. This program continues to lead not only Rubicon but all other businesses in our community to a healthy, expanding economy, which creates more demands for good and services.

Rubicon presented their annual donation check to the Ascension Parish School Board on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Each year Rubicon supports their adopted school Duplessis Primary along with East Ascension, St. Amant and Dutchtown High Schools.

Each campus allocates the funds they receive to areas that benefit both the students and the staff. Academic program subscriptions and licenses and the purchase of additional Robotics Programs supplies are just a few of the areas that our donation helps to fund. Rubicon is proud to support the schools in our parish that are creating brighter futures for students.

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people in the Greater Baton Rouge area to succeed. Volunteers deliver lessons and share personal experiences serving as role models to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills. The Junior Achievement team prepares lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership.

Rubicon associates, Jared Bercegeay and Jeff Fontenot, volunteered with the Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge to discuss financial literacy in addition to work and career readiness at two local primary schools. On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Jared Bercegeay spoke with the kindergarten and first grade at Lakeside Primary School. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Jeff Fontenot spoke with PreK, first and second grades at Prairieville Primary School. We are grateful to the associates who volunteer their time in support of our community as well as the JA for their mission in preparing the next generation to succeed!

Congratulations to the 2022 Academic Achievement Award Winners!

Jack Guidry – Son of Craig Guidry in MDI 1 

Ariana Zerangue – Daughter of David Zerangue in S&OP

Ethan Arceneaux – Son of Seth Arceneaux in EHS 

Olivia Jackson – Daughter of Darren Jackson in Polyols

JUNE 2022

Ibrahim Mohammed, Stephy Leyoub, Tanner Mayo and Tracy Babin

JULY 2022

Alex Marse, Brett Hebert, Cody Anderson, Jody Rasch, Justin Holt, Kristie Forbes, Mark Mcllwain and Scott Donaldson

AUGUST 2022

Anthony Nelson, Mark Graham, Seth Arceneaux, Steve Guerin and Wade Patrick

SEPTEMBER 2022

Adam Brown, Brett Juneau, Carlos Arauz, Isaac Gutierrez Rodriguez, Nell Guedry, Richard Venable, Tracy Babin and Carla McCallister

OCTOBER 2022

Adam Brown, Brandon Samanie, Brooke Laird, Christopher Seese, Chuck Jubin, Cole LeBlanc, Devin Rodosta, Gabriel Rouge, Jason Talbot, Jeffery Fontenot, Jonathon Simpson, Justin Boudreaux, Kevin Pearson, Khalil Hamed, Kyle Martinez, Lance LeBlanc, Liz Warren, Nicholas Amoroso, Paul Merritt, Ryan Melancon, Troy Marino, Warren Roberts and Zachary Dornier

NOVEMBER 2022

Alex Watts, Bruce Pennington, Craig Guidry, Darren Samanie, Ibrahim Mohammed, Tanner Mayo, Troy Bass, VJ Saurage, Luis Murillo, Donald Primeaux, Matthew Imme, Robert Harp, Cameron White, Tonka Delatte, Kyle Dugas, Landon Sing, Chaz Bourgeois, Adam Rouillier, Chad Chauvin, Cole LeBlanc and Stanley Gibbs

DECEMBER 2022

Cody Anderson, Leroy Williams III, Jared Hidalgo, Paul Merritt, Kolton Delaune, Kyle Devall, Andrew Paulsen, Lane Savoy, Brian Hebert, Allen Villnuve and Devin Rodosta

After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 “FROG” was held at Beaver Creek golf course in Zachary, LA on October 10th and October 13th. The tournament featured close to sixty golfers vying for the title of “King Frog.” The staff at Beaver Creek did an outstanding job hosting the tournament.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TOURNAMENT • The title of “King Frog” was once again captured by Johnny Hernandez. Johnny bested the field by shooting a nice score of 75. • Rob Kieferle, Val Saurage, and Devin Rodosta were able to capture 1st place in their respective flights. • This year’s tournament features a first-ever Senior Flight. Retiree Lane Savoy claimed 1st place in the Senior Flight. • Retirees were well represented in the final results with Chris Prejean, and Rob Moore claiming 2nd place in their respective flights.

Two Awarded R.E.A.L. Scholarship Awards at RPCC Awards Extended to non-traditional students attending River Parish Community College.

Rubicon awarded two River Parishes Community College students with a Rubicon REAL scholarship award. The two winners were Ashley Landry and Erin Valentine. These individuals have proven themselves dedicated to their college careers despite having to work full-time or nearly full-time to support themselves and their families. 

Ashely Landry and Erin Valentine are both Process Technology students at the Luling, Louisiana campus. Rubicon REAL (Rubicon Empowering Adult Learning) Awards are awarded to assist students with educational expenses while working. 

These scholarships are merit-based and primarily focused on adult learners, typically considered non-traditional, who desire to continue their education. The REAL Awards give back to those who show dedication to continuing their education.

“River Parishes Community College and the RPCC Foundation are incredibly proud to have Rubicon as a partner. The Rubicon REAL scholarships are an innovative way to make dreams available to the working adults in our community. Together we are changing lives through education and employment opportunities.” — Lillie Murphy, RPCC Development

For more information or how to apply, visit the RPCC financial aid office for more information regarding this scholarship award.

35 Years: 

David Berthelot and Anthony Swan

30 Years:

Neal Grob, John Kennedy, Brian Maiocchi, Jason Melancon, Lance Schexnaydre and Kenneth Vampran

25 Years:

James Allbright Clyde Arnold Mark Bourque Louis Franklin, Andrew Lilly, Luis Murillo, Jon Schmidt and Jay Theriot

20 Years:

John Aubert, Kelly Bordelon, Rose Brown, Don Delatte, Gerald Fitzgerald, Todd Guedry, Phillip Kerr, Tammy Melancon and Valecia Murphy

15 Years:

Kevin Black, Scott Donaldson, Chad Gladden, Caleb Heath, Stephen Lejeune, Kyle R. Martinez, Robert Reddix, Thomas Sevario, Quinn Templet, Brian Tureau and Gerald Zeller

10 Years:

Cole Babin, Margaret Bergeron, Clifford Claiborne, Stephanie Gautreaux, Stanley Johnson, Michael Landry and Ryan Langley

5 Years:

Marcus Bailey, Brant Balado, Troy Bass, Brad Battaglia, John Boudreaux, Natalie Brassard, Adam Brown, Brandon Brown, Nicholas Casemore, Anthony Centanni, Corey Clebert, Russell Evans, Kevin Grant, Isaac Gutierrez-Rodriguez, Larry Hayes, Dwayne Hebert, Christopher Higginbotham, Ryan Housley,  Jesse Jubin, Neil Landry, Thomas Martinez-Servantez, Evan Pellegrin, Tony Raffray, Adam Revette, Branson Rivett, Cameron Rozier, William Rudisill, Danaray Sampson, Kari Stiles,  Eric Swan, Paul Uitto, Jacob Watson, Timothy White, Hope Whittington and Frederick Wolsefer

What is your favorite thing about working at Rubicon? 

The friendly cooperation is what makes Rubicon so special. 

Name one thing you love about your job. 

Completing solutions to tough problems, and marking it finished! 

Do you have a nickname on site? 

Kerr Dog maybe? There are probably others. 

What are your top three life highlights? 

Confirmation. Marriage. My two sons. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

Workouts, various projects (house/boat/auto/ lawn/etc.), hopefully sleep. 

What’s one thing on your bucket list? 

Invent something useful. 

Name 3 things you can’t live without. 

God first. Family is a strong second. Coffee. 

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring? 

A RO unit, fishing tackle and my wife. 

What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? 

I’m allergic to TV.

What is your position at Rubicon, and how long have you worked here? 

Production Statistician, 1.5 years. 

What is your favorite thing about working at Rubicon?

The employee-focused culture.

Name one thing you love about your job. 

This is a position that is always evolving, so there are constantly new things for me to learn. 

Do you have a nickname on site? 

No.

What are your top three life highlights? 

My marriage of 21 years, and my two children. 

What do you do in your spare time? 

Yoga, Cooking, Spending time with family and friends. 

What’s one thing on your bucket list? 

To put in a pool and outside kitchen at my house. 

Name 3 things you can’t live without. 

Family, Coffee, Music. 

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?

Coffee, yoga mat, satellite phone. 

What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? 

I’m a vegetarian.