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👤 Members & officials (9)

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Who’s on the Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

P.E
P.L.S
Connie P. Betts
Janice P. Williams
Wilfred J. Fontenot
Gordon E. Nelson
James H. Chustyz
James H. Chustz
Reginald L. Jeter

Recent meetings

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

✓ Decided: Board approves rule amendments and sanctions four engineering firms and individuals

The Board unanimously approved amendments to 15 different rules regarding licensure, work experience, and record keeping. It also approved consent orders for four disciplinary cases and authorized a $33,250 interagency agreement with the Department of Justice.

Approved consent order for G&W Engineering: $3,000 fine and $605.84 in costs
Approved consent order for Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, P.C.: $2,500 fine and $473.74 in costs
Approved consent order for Southern Integrated Solutions and Consulting, LLC: $9,000 fine and $673.46 in costs
Approved consent order for David Wayne Minton, P.E.: $9,000 fine and $619.68 in costs
Approved amendments to Rules 105, 903, 1103, 1301, 1311, 1505, 1701, 2101, 2103, 2301, 2305, 2307, 2309, 2911 and 3115
Approved Interagency Agreement with LA Department of Justice for FY 2026-27 not to exceed $33,250
Accepted amended year-to-date budget for FY 25-26
Approved all Board expenses

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING BOARD 8550 UNITED PLAZA BOULEVARD, SUITE 903 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70809-2296 June 1, 2026 At 9:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026, Janice P. Williams, P.E. called the meeting to order at the Board’s office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the following members present: Janice P. Williams, P.E. Chairman James H. Chustz, Jr., P.L.S. Vice Chairman Vijaya Gopu, Ph.D., P.E. Treasurer (via Zoom) Gordon E. Nelson, P.E. Secretary Susan H. Richard, P.E. Byron E. Trust, P.E. Robert L. Wolfe, P.E., P.L.S. Linda H. Bergeron, P.E. Byron D. Racca, P.E. Reginald L. Jeter, P.E. Absent: Connie P. Betts, P.E. Also present: Donna D. Sentell, Executive Director Chantel McCreary, Deputy Executive Director Bill Tripoli, IT Manager Joe Harman, P.E., Technical Advisor David Patterson, P.L.S. Technical Advisor D. Scott Landry, Board Attorney Morgan Georgetown, Compliance Investigator Rhett Rayburn, Compliance Investigator Keri Caines, Compliance Investigator Natayveon Howard-Williams, Compliance Investigator Chairman Williams acknowledged public comment time. Ms. Sentell introduced Natayveon Howard-Williams, who is the Board’s newest compliance investigator. The Board unanimously approved the motion made by Ms. Bergeron, seconded by Mr. Jeter, to approve the June 1, 2026 proposed Call and Agenda for the meeting. The Board unanimously approved the motion made by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Ms. Bergeron, to approve t …

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Tue Mar 3, 2026

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

✓ Decided: Board rules state land lease plats must comply with boundary survey standards

The Board issued a ruling that plats of lease sites prepared by the Louisiana Office of State Lands must be prepared by a professional land surveyor and follow Board standards. The Board also approved several professional service contracts and a fine for an unlicensed firm.

Approved consent order for Code Red Consultants LLC: $6,000 fine and $263.54 in costs
Ruled that Louisiana Office of State Lands lease plats must comply with Standards of Practice for Boundary Surveys
Approved FY 26-27 year-to-date budget
Approved renewing certificate of deposit at United Community Bank
Amended FY 25-26 contract for D. Scott Landry from $150,000 to $240,000
Approved 2026-2027 contract for Celia Cangelosi not to exceed $36,000
Approved 2026-2027 contract for D. Scott Landry not to exceed $150,000
Approved 2026-2027 IT contracts for Red Stick Solutions ($21,600) and Tri-Core Technologies ($145,080)

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING BOARD 8550 UNITED PLAZA BOULEVARD, SUITE 903 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70809-2296 March 3, 2026 At 12:31 p.m. on March 3, 2026, Linda H. Bergeron P.E. called the meeting to order at the Hilton Garden Inn/Cajundome, 2350 Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, with the following members present: Janice P. Williams, P.E. Chairman James H. Chustz, Jr., P.L.S. Vice Chairman Vijaya Gopu, Ph.D., P.E. Treasurer Gordon E. Nelson, P.E. Secretary Susan H. Richard, P.E. Byron E. Trust, P.E. Robert L. Wolfe, P.E., P.L.S. Linda H. Bergeron, P.E. Byron D. Racca, P.E. Reginald L. Jeter, P.E. Connie P. Betts, P.E. Also present Donna D. Sentell, Executive Director Chantel McCreary, Deputy Executive Director Joe Harman, P.E., Technical Advisor The prayer was led by Mr. Racca and the pledge by Dr. Gopu. Chairman Bergeron acknowledged public comment time and presented the chairman’s gavel to Ms. Williams. The Board unanimously approved the motion made by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Chustz, to approve the March 3, 2026, proposed Call and Agenda for the meeting. The Board unanimously approved the motion made by Ms. Bergeron, seconded by Mr. Trust, to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 Board meeting. Compliance and Enforcement Case # 2025-48 - Ms. Caines reported on an unlicensed firm which practiced and/or offered to practice engineering without proper licensure. The respondent has signed a …

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Mon Feb 2, 2026

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board to meet February 2

The Board will meet on February 2, 2026, at the LAPELS office in Baton Rouge. The agenda consists of procedural items, including public comment and committee reports.

Public comment period
Committee reports

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026-27 budget and elects new officers

The Board approved the FY 26-27 proposed budget and elected new officers for 2025-2026. It also authorized rule revisions, approved a professional engineer licensure by comity, and updated the 2026 Land Surveying law compendium.

Approved FY 25-26 year-to-date and FY 26-27 proposed budgets (Unanimous)
Elected Janice P. Williams, James H. Chustz, Jr., Gordon E. Nelson, and Vijaya Gopu as 2025-2026 officers (Unanimous)
Approved licensure as a professional engineer by comity for Steven Bounchareune (9-1)
Approved updated 2026 Compendium of Louisiana and Federal Laws Related to Land Surveying (Unanimous)
Authorized Chantel McCreary as signatory on all Board financial accounts (Unanimous)
Approved $3,000 addition to account 5238 for promotional items (Unanimous)
Approved Laws and Rules Committee review and action for Rules 901 through 1525 (Unanimous)
Approved Board and staff attendance at LSPS Convention, April 15-17, 2026 (Unanimous)

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LOUISIANA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING BOARD 8550 United Plaza Boulevard Suite 903 • Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809-2296 • (225) 925-6291 • Fax (225) 925-6227 • www.lapels.com Linda H. Bergeron, P.E. Chairman Byron D. Racca, P.E. Vice Chairman James H. Chustz, Jr., P.L.S. Secretary Janice P. Williams, P.E. Treasurer Donna D. Sentell Executive Director Vijaya Gopu, Ph.D., P.E. Gordon E. Nelson, P.E. Susan H. Richard, P.E. Byron E. Trust, P.E. Robert L. Wolfe, Jr., P.E., P.L.S. Reginald L. Jeter, P.E. Connie P. Betts, P.E. DATE: January 20, 2026 TO: Board Members FROM: Donna D. Sentell, Executive Director CALL FOR BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the Board will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and tentatively adjourn no later than 12:15 p.m. This meeting will be held at the LAPELS office, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 903, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The LAPELS Board will provide accommodations, upon request to people with disabilities, to participate via teleconference or video conference in the agency’s open meetings. To request accommodations, you may contact Ms. Chantel McCreary at 225-925-6291 ex. 205 chantel@lapels.com For those needing lodging, hotel reservations are confirmed for arrival on Sunday, February 1, 2026. You are asked to coordinate any changes to these reservations directly with Ms. McCreary at chantel@lapels.com In the event you are unable t …

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