Business and Innovation

Businesses are the life blood of Acadiana, providing many success stories to inspire the can-do spirit of our people. From real estate to restaurants and boats to barbeque, our Living Legends run the gamut.

The following individuals were recognized as Living Legends in the Business and Innovation category.

*Asterisk after name indicates that the person is deceased.

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David Ervin

Creator of the drive-through daiquiri craze

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Sue Soileau Brignac Durand

Banker and business leader extraordinaire.

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Jimmy Dardeau

Innovator in farming technologies.

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Russell Gary *

Owner of Gary's Men's Store in Abbeville and active community member.

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Noe Raymond Broussard, Sr. *

Major force in Intracoastal City.

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Tim Creswell

Experience in the oil industry and crisis management.

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Kermit Miller

Keeper of the famous "Jack Miller Barbeque Sauce" recipe.

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Louis Michot *

Wide ranging business interests and involvement in the establishment of CODOFIL.

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Philip Andrepont

Published many books on Acadian history and culture.

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Edward Joseph LeBlanc *

Highly decorated WWII veteran and builder of boats.

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Alfred Lamson *

Highly decorated oil man and community leader.

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J. Maxie Broussard *

A towering figure with a special love for French language and culture.

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An asterisk (*) indicates the person is deceased.