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Thibodaux, LA - The American Sugar Cane League is pleased to announce that
James H. Simon has been hired as the General Manager of the League. He will
assume his new duties on June 7, 2004.
Simon’s family has been in the sugar business for several generations. His
grandfather was a sugar producer in St. James Parish, his father (the late Lynn
Simon) served as County Agent in St. Mary Parish for many years, and his brother
(Rene Simon) is presently a farmer in St. Mary Parish.
Simon, 43, is a graduate of Louisiana State University, receiving a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Agricultural Mechanization in 1983. He also completed the
LSU Agricultural Leadership Development Program in 2003.
Simon has an acute understanding of the bottom line issues facing the
Louisiana sugar industry. He has twenty years of experience in the local banking
industry, including twelve years as Senior Vice President of Hibernia National
Bank in New Iberia, LA. This coupled with his own experience as a local
entrepreneur, provide an excellent foundation for understanding and addressing
the issues confronting our industry.
Simon’s past civic activities include serving on the board of the following
organizations: Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce (serving as Chairman of the
Board), Kiwanis Club of New Iberia (serving as President), Iberia Industrial
Development Foundation, Louisiana Sugar Cane Fair and Festival Association, and
Shadows on the Teche - National Trust Property (serving as Chairman of the
Advisory Council).
Simon resides in New Iberia, LA with his wife Nancy and four children.
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