Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry announced on December 6, 2024, his appointments to the Southern University System Board of Supervisors. The newly appointed members officially took their positions on January 4, 2025.
New Board Appointees:
• Christopher Masingill
• Quincy Cawthorne
• Sheriff Henry Whitehorn
• Reggie Abraham
• Donald Ray Henry
• Domoine Rutledge
“These individuals bring the experience and leadership needed to guide the board in advancing Louisiana’s education system,” said Governor Landry. “I look forward to the contributions they will make as we work toward meaningful reforms.”
At the Southern University System’s January Board Meeting, Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Chancellor Dr. Aubra J. Gantt formally welcomed the new appointees, along with newly elected Board Chairman, Attorney Tony Clayton.
Among the appointees, Sheriff Henry Whitehorn was sworn in on Friday, January 17, 2025, as the board representative for Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District.
The Southern University System Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the university system’s institutions, statewide agricultural programs, and other educational initiatives as mandated by the Louisiana Constitution and state law.
