Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority

Executive Leadership Team

Glenn Ledet, Jr.
Executive Director

An accomplished leader with more than 17 years of expertise, Glenn P. Ledet, Jr., PE has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors navigating coastal issues in Louisiana. Before being appointed to be Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Mr. Ledet spent over 13 years in the Coastal engineering industry, including the last four years with a nationally renowned multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and construction management firm, where he led the strategic growth, business development, and operations for all of the company’s Coastal and Water Resources initiatives. Mr. Ledet also spent more than three years at CPRA as an Engineering Supervisor and then as the Assistant Administrator of CPRA’s Operations Division.

Mr. Ledet has played a key role in steering critical projects that contribute to the resilience and sustainability of Louisiana’s coast. This includes leading engineering, project management, and program management on critical coastal endeavors, such as the Upper Barataria Basin Flood Risk Reduction System ($3B), Calcasieu-Sabine Hydrologic Restoration and Large-Scale Marsh Creation Program ($261M), and St. Tammany Parish Flood Risk Reduction Program ($5B). These efforts have left an indelible mark, particularly in Coastal Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states, showcasing his commitment to advancing sustainable solutions and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Clay Parker
Deputy Director

Clay Parker serves as the Deputy Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), where he brings a unique blend of legal expertise and technical insight to the state’s foremost coastal initiatives. With a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a juris doctorate from Louisiana State University, Clay has dedicated his career to public service and strategic resource management.

Before his current role at CPRA, Clay served as Special Counsel for the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities. In that capacity, he provided project management for the reorganization of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, legal counsel for the establishment of the Natural Resources Trust Authority and the Upland Resource Management Authority, and served as counsel to the Natural Resources Steering Commission.

Clay’s professional journey also includes time as a civil litigation attorney at the Mack Law Firm and as a judicial law clerk in the 21st Judicial District Court, where he supported multiple divisions with legal research, trial preparation, and case management. Earlier in his career, he worked as a civil engineering intern at Alvin Fairburn & Associates, applying technical knowledge to real-world infrastructure projects.

A licensed attorney and notary public in Louisiana, Clay is also a published contributor to the LSU Journal of Energy Law and Resources, as well as an FAA-licensed private pilot.

A lifelong resident of Louisiana and residing in Watson, Louisiana, Clay is deeply rooted in his local community and has spent his entire life enjoying Louisiana’s marshes and coast. Clay and his wife, Sammi, are proud parents to their son, Wesley. In his free time, Clay enjoys maintaining his family’s cattle farm and saltwater fishing on Louisiana’s beautiful coast with his family.