Lawrence Blake Jones

Lawrence Blake Jones has served as a member of the board of directors since March 2010. Beginning in 1974, Mr. Jones became a partner with Scheuermann & Jones, a Louisiana-based law firm that practices throughout much of the United States. In 2015, upon the death f his partner, he opened Blake Jones Law Firm, LLC, a firm that specializes in maritime law and state municipal taxes. In addition, he serves on the board of directors of First NBC Bank Holding Company where he is the Chief Restructuring Officer; and, is engaged in building and repurposing historical structures using federal and state tax credits. Mr. Jones holds a J.D. from Tulane Law School and a B.A. in history from the Louisiana State University and is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Jones is also active in national and local charitable organizations including Family Services of Greater New Orleans.

With his legal background, his years of experience serving as a partner at a law firm, and his service on the boards of other companies, and NGOs, Mr. Jones brings to the board demonstrated managerial ability and an understanding of the principles of good corporate governance, which also makes him a valuable contributor to the audit and governance committees.