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Our economic development team is made up of proven achievers with a range of expertise, experience and contacts that span both government and private sectors. They also have the support of everyone in our company to call on, and they're ready to go to work for your community.

Brady Baudin Manager - Business and Economic Development Office: 318-484-7609 Cell: 318-308-2868 Brady joined Cleco in 1987. He has 15 years of experience in economic development. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. He is a member of Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association (LIDEA). Brady's area of expertise is industrial site development.
Mike Sibley Director - Economic and Business Development Office: 318-484-4236 Cell: 318-308-1273 Mike joined Cleco in 2001. He has 20 years of experience in economic development. Mike has a bachelor's degree in business administration and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional and Economic Developer. He is a member of LIDEA and several other professional and service organizations. Mike's areas of expertise are project finance, infrastructure development, geographical information systems, prospect development and site development.
Katie Chiasson Director - Economic and Business Development  Office: 337-550-3539 Cell: 337-849-7099 Katie joined Cleco in 2001. She has over 20 years of experience in economic development, nonprofit management, business management and marketing and community leadership organizations. Katie attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. She is a member of LIDEA and several other professional and service organizations.

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Cleco Economic Development Success Stories

Union Tank Car Company (UTC)

After announcing a new location for rail car production, a Union Tank Car official believes Gov. Kathleen Blanco helped him convince top management Louisiana was the place to locate, and Cleco made the deal happen.

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