John H. Broussard

Business and Cooperative Programs Director

 

 

Since December 1996, John H. Broussard has been appointed Business and Cooperative Programs Director of USDA Rural Development.

 

As Program Director, Broussard directs statewide rural development activities of Business and Cooperative Programs of USDA Rural Development within the State of Louisiana.

 

Prior to becoming Program Director, he served as Guaranteed Housing Specialist for the Rural Housing Service (RHS) within Southwest Louisiana; County Supervisor of Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) in Lafayette, Louisiana and Shreveport, Louisiana, supervising FmHA program delivery in Lafayette and Caddo parishes; and Assistant County Supervisor in Abbeville, Louisiana and New Roads, Louisiana, delivering FmHA programs in Vermilion and Pointe Coupee parishes.

 

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, John attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from Louisiana State University in 1981.  He is Past President of the National Association of Credit Specialists (NACS) of USDA Rural Development and the Louisiana Association of County Supervisors.  He served as Zone Representative for the National Association of County Supervisors, representing the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico.  Currently, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council #7557 in Broussard, Louisiana. As well as a member in the fourth degree Bishop Maurice Schexnyder KC Council.  John is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Broussard Youngsville Youth Association.

 

Among his numerous achievements, John has received numerous Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Appreciation throughout his career.  In 1988, he received national recognition for Outstanding Service to USDA and his community during USDA awards ceremonies of National Disabilities Awareness Month.  He was recognized as “Coach of the Year” in 1996 within the BYYA organization.  Additionally, he was the NACS 2002 Recipient of the Blood, Sweat and Tears award.

 

John is married to the former Charlene Leger and is the father of two children, a daughter Janie and a son Jacob.