Executive Board
Sponsorship Chair
dja4631@louisiana.edu
Junior
David Allen is a junior from Lafayette, LA, and majors in architecture. He has been a member of BMLA since his sophomore year.
Benjamin Butler
President
bxb6013@louisiana.edu
Junior
Benjamin Butler is a Mass Communications major with a concentration in broadcasting. Benjamin was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and joined UL campus in 2015. During his tenure at UL he has become involved in several organizations both on and off campus. He has most recently served as a Summer Vista with AmeriCorps, and is now the president of this organization. Other organizations he has also been involved with Student Leadership Council, Sigma Gamma Mu, the National Association for Black Journalists, the Black Student Union and the L'Acadian Yearbook.
Carl Lacoste
Vice President
cal4547@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Carl LaCoste is a New Orleans native and graduated for St. Augustine High School. Carl is former band member and is majoring Computer Science.
John Smart
Secretary
C00279691@louisiana.edu
Freshman
Computer Science Major
John is from New Orleans, Louisiana and a graduate from St. Augustine High School. He is a well rounded individual and likes to spread positivity.
Jonathan Alexander
Treasurer
jxa2271@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Jonathan Alexander is a graduate of Northshore High School in Slidell, Louisiana. Jonathan is a Finance major and a fun fact about Jonathan is that he lived in Shreveport, Louisiana for a couple months after Katrina
Brent Bailey
Community Service Chair
bmb5536@louisiana.edu
Junior
Brent Bailey is a 20 year old from Violet, Louisiana who majors in a criminal justice with a minor in English. In his spare time he loves giving back to the community and discussing ways to better the criminal justice system. Upon graduating he plans on attending law school in hopes of becoming a civil rights attorney.
Cory Branch
BMLA Week Co-Chair
cdb5753@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Cory Branch is a Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Technology Commercialization
Bryce Andrews
Fundraising Co-Chair
bxa4827@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Bryce Andrews is from New Orleans, Louisiana and is a graduate from Lusher Charter School. He currently majors in Accounting major with a minor in Informatics. He plans on graduating in December of 2020. Bryce plans to gain more experience in his field to open up his own financial management firm.
Adam Eugene
Membership Development
ale8808@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Adam Eugene is from St. Rose, Louisiana. He graduated from Destrehan High School and majors in computer science with a minor in military science. Adam is currently contracted Army officer and in his free time enjoys the gym, video games, and helping people achieve their goals.
Jayce Brown
Public Relations Chair
jab0680@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Jayce Brown is graduate of Destrehan High School and is from St. Rose, Louisiana. Jayce is majoring in Computer Science in hopes of becoming a Computer Engineer. Jayce enjoys sports and other extracurricular activities in his spare time.
Merlin George
BMLA Week Co-Chair
mtg0559@louisiana.edu
Senior
Merlin George is majoring in Mass Communications and is from New Orleans, Louisiana. One of his favorite quotes is, "Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship." Merlin is hard working individual who is pursuing his degree and dreams of working in the television history.
Kenton Jackson
Sponsorship Chair
kwj9151@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Kenton Jackson is from Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School. Kenton is majoring in Psychology with minors in Criminal Justice and Sociology! Kenton is a very active member on campus and holds positions as President in the UL Black Student Union, Orientation staff, peer mentor and a tour guide!
Tyler Holmes
Fundraising Co-Chair
tlh1337@louisiana.edu
Sophomore
Tyler Holmes, from LaPlace, Louisiana, is a current sophomore majoring in Professional Land & Resource Management.