Independent President & CEO University of Louisiana System Director Cleco Corporation Age: 59 Director Since 2019 Dr. Gallot, Jr. served as President of Grambling State University from 2016 to 2023, where he led the University in its initiative to increase enrollment and alumni engagement. Dr. Gallot, Jr. became President and CEO of the University of Louisiana System in January 2024. He is also licensed to practice law in Louisiana. Prior to his role as President of Grambling State University, Dr. Gallot, Jr. served one term as a member of the Louisiana State Senate between 2012 and 2016. Prior to serving in the Louisiana State Senate, he served three terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives between 2000 and 2012. Since 2016, Dr. Gallot, Jr. has also served on the Board of Directors of Cleco Corporation, an electric utility company headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana. B.A. in History from Grambling State University J.D. from Southern University Law School Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Southeastern University Dr. Gallot, Jr.'s experience in professional and political leadership positions and his legal acumen enables him to be a valuable contributor to our Board