By Rene LeBreton, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds of Dubberly was elected vice-chair of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during the Commission’s meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge.
Brandon DeCuir of Baton Rouge was elected chair. The two commissioners will serve in those positions through 2024
Reynolds is a lifelong resident of Louisiana and currently resides in Dubberly.
He is married to Martha Nell Moore Reynolds, and they have two children and two grandchildren. The Shreveport native is a retired educator and is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 10.
Reynolds served on the Natural Resources and Environment; Education; Insurance; Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development; and Commerce committees while in the Legislature.
He is also a member of the Louisiana Coastal Conservation Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Minden Lions Club, Minden Civitans, and Louisiana Retired Teachers Association.
Reynolds was appointed to the Commission in March of 2021.
DeCuir was appointed to the Commission in January of 2022.
DeCuir is a lifelong Louisiana resident. He and his wife Sharlene have one son, Brandon, Jr. DeCuir is an attorney and partner for DeCuir, Clark, and Adams L.L.P in Baton Rouge. He is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.
He is counsel to the Board and member of the Louisiana March of Dimes, member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and Baton Rouge Bar Association, and a past member of the Louisiana Tax Institute.