United Way Southwest Louisiana's Campaign Cabinet is a diverse group of influential leaders and volunteers from various sectors who play a crucial role in orchestrating successful fundraising drives for the organization. Their primary function is strategizing, implementing and overseeing campaigns that generate financial support to sustain and expand United Way's community-centric programs. The Cabinet's dedication underscores a deep commitment to rallying community support, fostering a culture of philanthropy, and driving positive change in Southwest Louisiana.
Marvin Lubin of Rain CarbonMarvin Lubin, Plant Manager of Rain Carbon, Inc., is our Campaign Chair for 2026.

Major Industries Chair

Curtis Brescher

Curtis Brescher

Director of Operations

Westlake Corporation

Industrial Contractors Chair

Kash McMahon

Kash McMahon

Site Manager

Turner Industries

Government Chair

Stephen Dwight

Stephen Dwight

District Attorney

Calcasieu Parish

Commerce Chair

Lorena Ceasar

Lorena Ceasar

Customer Service Manager

Entergy Louisiana

Education Chair

Holly Holland

Holly Holland

Public Information Officer

Calcasieu Parish School System

F.I.R.E. Chair

Barry Brown

Barry Brown

Vice President, Lake Charles Market Manager

Red River Bank

Health Chair

Matthew Welsh

Matthew Welsh

Chief Marketing & Community Impact Officer

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

United Way Partner Agencies Chair

Christy Papania-Jones

Christy Papania-Jones

Executive Director

St. Nicholas Center for Children

Union Chair

Chuck Bennett

Chuck Bennett

Vice President

District 5 Louisiana 

AFL-CIO

Beauregard Parish Chair

Mayson Victor

Mayson Victor

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Beauregard Electric Co-Op