Tobie Blanchard serves as the Director at LSU AgCenter since October 2001, with a background in broadcast reporting, writing, and video production. Prior experience includes the role of Director of Communications at LSU College of Agriculture from February 2015 to September 2019, where Tobie oversaw the communications strategy for the college. Prior to that, Tobie worked as a News Anchor at KLAX-TV and as a Television News Reporter/Anchor at KWBJ TV 22. Educational qualifications include a Master of Mass Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies, both from Louisiana State University.