Steve Lachute

Steve LaChute has extensive experience in government operations and law enforcement, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Jefferson Parish Government since January 2020. Previously, from January 2016 to December 2019, Steve worked as a Council Aide for the Jefferson Parish Council, managing constituent issues and facilitating legislative research and stakeholder collaboration. Prior to that, Steve served as Deputy Chief at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office from February 1981 to December 2015, overseeing the Technical Services Bureau, which included various critical services such as 911 Emergency Communications and the Crime Lab. Steve holds a Master's degree in Homeland Security from American Military University and has further education from the FBI National Academy and a Bachelor's degree from William Carey College.