LAFAYETTE — Five new and seven returning board members will lead the Acadiana Advertising Federation (Ad Fed) for its new administrative year which begins this month. Acadiana Ad Fed unites and supports local professionals in advertising, marketing, public relations and media.

State Director and Acadiana Ad Fed member Philip deMahy inducted all 12 board members during a luncheon Friday at the City Club. Newly appointed to the Acadiana Ad Fed board are: Club communications chair Brian Bille, Bizzuka; ADDY chair Andree Gonsoulin; Programs chair Patricia Parks, Cox Communications; Publicity chair Ryan Petticrew, BBR Creative; and Club achievement chair Kristen Wilson, BBR Creative.

Those continuing to serve for the second year of a two-year term are: Co-presidents Raymond Credeur, The Graham Group, and Cathi Pavy, BBR Creative; Fundraising chair Jaci Russo, Russo Ad Group; Secretary Stephanie Mire, United Way of Acadiana; Membership chair Cherie Hebert, BBR Creative; Student relations chair Jeffrey Lush, UL Lafayette; and Treasurer Donovan Grettner, Heart Hospital of Lafayette.

The Acadiana AdFed hosts monthly luncheon programs, special events, conferences, and other forms of support to individuals in the arenas of advertising, marketing, public relations, and media.

With many returning board members the Acadiana Ad Fed is looking forward to yet another successful year of offering education, awareness-raising, industry support, and professional development opportunities in advertising and related industries.