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Joshua Hebert

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Joshua Hebert is a father, husband, award-winning chef, lifelong musician, elected official, and trusted leader in the hospitality and nonprofit spaces. He is the Founder and President of Assumption Foundation for the Arts; Vice-Chair for Programs and Education for the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts; Vice President and elected member of the Assumption Parish School Board; Member of the Board of Directors for Louisiana School Boards Association; Consultant with US Foods; and owner of Bearfoot Hospitality. He serves with many local, state, and regional organizations in volunteer and consultative capacities, is a proud LSU Golden Band from Tigerland alum, and a member and guest conductor for the Bayou Community Band. Hebert resides in his hometown of Napoleonville, Louisiana, with his wife, Jamie, and their three sons, Jackson, James, and Luke.

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