Acadiana Delegation has elected officers for 2023.
From left to right, Rep. Mike Huval was elected Chairman, Rep. Beau Beaullieu was elected Vice Chairman, and Rep. Marcus Bryant was elected Secretary/Treasurer.
From left to right, Rep. Mike Huval was elected Chairman, Rep. Beau Beaullieu was elected Vice Chairman, and Rep. Marcus Bryant was elected Secretary/Treasurer.
Chairman, Representative Mike Huval
Representative Mike Huval
Mike "Pete" Huval was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, winning his seat on April 2, 2011, in a special election to fill the vacancy created by the election of Representative Fred Mills to the Louisiana State Senate. Huval serves House District 46 representing Parishes of Iberia, St. Landry, and St. Martin. Huval was reelected, unopposed to serve his third term for 2016-2020. Huval was also reelected for his final full term for 2020-2024.
A lifelong native of St. Martin Parish, Huval graduated from Breaux Bridge High School and further attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Huval began serving the public in 1995 for the St. Martin parish Government form District 4. Serving 4 years on the Police Jury and 11 ½ years on the St. Martin Parish Council, serving 11 years as Chairman of the Council. In that capacity, he was active in the Louisiana Police Jury Association, serving 6 years on the State Executive Board.
An active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks, Huval is also a long time member of the Knights of Columbus being once the youngest Grand Knights at age 28. He is a former president of both the Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce and the local Kiwanis International. An insurance agent by trade since 1979, Huval launched his very own Mike Huval Insurance Agency, LLC in 2003 with two locations based in Breaux Bridge and Opelousas. Huval is a former board member of Hearts of Hope and current board member of ARC of St. Martin, Inc.
In 2013, Representative Huval the primary author of HB 147 becoming Act 276, established the special prestige motor vehicle license plate, I’m Cajun. Huval’s successful efforts aided to the annual royalty fees for each plate issued to the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) to solely fund scholarships for La Foundation Louisiane program. (152.00 I’m Cajun Vehicle License Plate Classifications & Requirements - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (expresslane.org) )
During his first partial, first full and second terms as state representative, Huval served on the Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Civil Law and Insurance Committees. In his second term, Huval was appointed to be the Vice Chairman of Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee and serve on the Insurance, ways and Means, Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee, House Executive Committee and Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay Committee.
In his third term, Huval was appointed as Chairman of the Municipal Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee. Huval, now in his final term, was recently appointed to Chairman of the Insurance Committee. He continues to serve on the House Select Leadership Committee, the House Select Leadership Committee, the House Executive Committee and the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. Huval acted as Chairman of the Acadiana Legislative Delegation from 2017 to 2021, Vice Chairman in 2022, and once again elected as Chairman in his final year. He has been a member of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation and the Louisiana Rural Caucus since 2011. Huval also currently a board member of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and has served as a Board Member of the Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority since 2015. Huval’s hobbies include his love for watching ULL’s Ragin’ Cajun baseball and football, demonstrating cooking his multiple 1st place winner recipe for crawfish etoufee, speaking Creole French, and taking relaxing Sunday drives in his very own muscle car, a black 1969 Chevy Camaro. And finally, Huval remains as the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival “Celebrity” Crawfish Eating Champion.
Mike "Pete" Huval was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, winning his seat on April 2, 2011, in a special election to fill the vacancy created by the election of Representative Fred Mills to the Louisiana State Senate. Huval serves House District 46 representing Parishes of Iberia, St. Landry, and St. Martin. Huval was reelected, unopposed to serve his third term for 2016-2020. Huval was also reelected for his final full term for 2020-2024.
A lifelong native of St. Martin Parish, Huval graduated from Breaux Bridge High School and further attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Huval began serving the public in 1995 for the St. Martin parish Government form District 4. Serving 4 years on the Police Jury and 11 ½ years on the St. Martin Parish Council, serving 11 years as Chairman of the Council. In that capacity, he was active in the Louisiana Police Jury Association, serving 6 years on the State Executive Board.
An active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks, Huval is also a long time member of the Knights of Columbus being once the youngest Grand Knights at age 28. He is a former president of both the Breaux Bridge Chamber of Commerce and the local Kiwanis International. An insurance agent by trade since 1979, Huval launched his very own Mike Huval Insurance Agency, LLC in 2003 with two locations based in Breaux Bridge and Opelousas. Huval is a former board member of Hearts of Hope and current board member of ARC of St. Martin, Inc.
In 2013, Representative Huval the primary author of HB 147 becoming Act 276, established the special prestige motor vehicle license plate, I’m Cajun. Huval’s successful efforts aided to the annual royalty fees for each plate issued to the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) to solely fund scholarships for La Foundation Louisiane program. (152.00 I’m Cajun Vehicle License Plate Classifications & Requirements - Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (expresslane.org) )
During his first partial, first full and second terms as state representative, Huval served on the Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Civil Law and Insurance Committees. In his second term, Huval was appointed to be the Vice Chairman of Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee and serve on the Insurance, ways and Means, Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee, House Executive Committee and Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay Committee.
In his third term, Huval was appointed as Chairman of the Municipal Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee. Huval, now in his final term, was recently appointed to Chairman of the Insurance Committee. He continues to serve on the House Select Leadership Committee, the House Select Leadership Committee, the House Executive Committee and the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. Huval acted as Chairman of the Acadiana Legislative Delegation from 2017 to 2021, Vice Chairman in 2022, and once again elected as Chairman in his final year. He has been a member of the Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation and the Louisiana Rural Caucus since 2011. Huval also currently a board member of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and has served as a Board Member of the Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority since 2015. Huval’s hobbies include his love for watching ULL’s Ragin’ Cajun baseball and football, demonstrating cooking his multiple 1st place winner recipe for crawfish etoufee, speaking Creole French, and taking relaxing Sunday drives in his very own muscle car, a black 1969 Chevy Camaro. And finally, Huval remains as the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival “Celebrity” Crawfish Eating Champion.
Vice Chairman, Representative Beau Beaullieu
A native of Iberia Parish, Beau Beaullieu is a conservative small businessman, who since 2001 has owned/operated a financial service firm that works with businesses
throughout Louisiana and Texas to service their company’s 401k Retirement Plans. Beau and his firm, CoSource Financial Group, have been nationally recognized on
multiple occasions for their leadership in the retirement plan industry.
Beau graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in finance and continued his studies at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). In addition to being an Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Beau was among the top 75 advisors in the country who were invited to participate in inaugural class of The Retirement Advisor University at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, where he became one of the first certified 401(k) Professionals in the State of Louisiana.
In 2019, as newcomer to the political world, Beau was elected to the 48th District of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which covers parts of Iberia, Lafayette and St Martin Parishes. Beau serves as the Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and as a member of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee and the House Select Leadership Committee. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Acadiana Delegation.
Beau has been married to his wife Kaci for 24 years and they have two daughters and two sons that span the ages of 17 to 23 years old. Beau has been accused of being a chronic community volunteer and works tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him. Beau is a five time World Gumbo Champion!
Beau graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in finance and continued his studies at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). In addition to being an Accredited Investment Fiduciary, Beau was among the top 75 advisors in the country who were invited to participate in inaugural class of The Retirement Advisor University at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, where he became one of the first certified 401(k) Professionals in the State of Louisiana.
In 2019, as newcomer to the political world, Beau was elected to the 48th District of the Louisiana House of Representatives, which covers parts of Iberia, Lafayette and St Martin Parishes. Beau serves as the Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and as a member of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee and the House Select Leadership Committee. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Acadiana Delegation.
Beau has been married to his wife Kaci for 24 years and they have two daughters and two sons that span the ages of 17 to 23 years old. Beau has been accused of being a chronic community volunteer and works tirelessly to improve the lives of those around him. Beau is a five time World Gumbo Champion!
Secretary/Treasurer, Representative Marcus Anthony Bryant
State Representative: January 2011 - present
Louisiana State Representative Marcus Anthony Bryant was born July 26, 1977, to two public school educators, David Bryant and the late Cynthia Bryant. He was raised by his paternal grandmother, the recently deceased Ms. Leona Bryant, who was a faithful member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Rep. Bryant was elected to serve Louisiana’s 96th District in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2019 and is eligible to serve through 2028. Rep. Bryant attended New Iberia Senior High and graduated from Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Computer Science. He then furthered his schooling by attending Southern University Law School.
Rep. Bryant is a Personal Injury Lawyer who has been practicing in Lafayette and New Orleans for over 10 years. He is currently the President of Rho Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. One of his favorite quotes by Former President Barack Obama states, “It is you, the young and fearless at heart, the most diverse and educated generation in our history, who the nation is waiting to follow." As a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, he currently serves as a member of the Committees on Administration of Criminal Justice, Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Ways and Means, and Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight. He is also a member of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, the Acadian Delegation, the Democratic Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.
He is married to Donna Bryant, and has three sons, Marcus, Evan, and Owen who he enjoys spending time with along with family, friends, and his horses. Additionally, he is a die-hard Saints and SU fan.
Louisiana State Representative Marcus Anthony Bryant was born July 26, 1977, to two public school educators, David Bryant and the late Cynthia Bryant. He was raised by his paternal grandmother, the recently deceased Ms. Leona Bryant, who was a faithful member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Rep. Bryant was elected to serve Louisiana’s 96th District in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2019 and is eligible to serve through 2028. Rep. Bryant attended New Iberia Senior High and graduated from Southern University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Computer Science. He then furthered his schooling by attending Southern University Law School.
Rep. Bryant is a Personal Injury Lawyer who has been practicing in Lafayette and New Orleans for over 10 years. He is currently the President of Rho Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. One of his favorite quotes by Former President Barack Obama states, “It is you, the young and fearless at heart, the most diverse and educated generation in our history, who the nation is waiting to follow." As a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, he currently serves as a member of the Committees on Administration of Criminal Justice, Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development, Ways and Means, and Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight. He is also a member of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, the Acadian Delegation, the Democratic Caucus, and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.
He is married to Donna Bryant, and has three sons, Marcus, Evan, and Owen who he enjoys spending time with along with family, friends, and his horses. Additionally, he is a die-hard Saints and SU fan.