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Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:43 pm to Limitlesstigers
The two companies are owned by textron but I’m not sure if the families are still around. If they are they keep to themselves it seems like.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:47 pm to HandMeMyWrench
James Elrod comes to mind.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:52 pm to Limitlesstigers
quote:yea there’s actually been a ton of businesses start here. Koch industries, Cessna, Beechcraft, trane air conditioning, the Coleman company, Pizza Hut, Freddy’s, White Castle(not even present in Wichita, or I think Kansas for that matter, anymore), and a couple hotel brands. Surprised me when I first moved here how much has come from here.
Wichita is such a random place for a large city. It reminds me of NW Arkansas' relationship with Wal Mart, Tyson, and JB Hunt. They really benefit from Koch and the aerospace industry having such a large presence there.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:58 pm to ThatMakesSense
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One day I finished earlier with what I was doing and the father had me go play scrabble with his son, who was probably mid 50s years of age. Very strange.
I’m picturing a wealthier version of Kenny Powers’ Mexican brother here
Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:58 pm to HandMeMyWrench
I’ve heard a rumor of a well known individual in our area. As for “power moves” I’d say this is up there. IMO
O-T Baller goes to a yacht company and designs his dream. Spends tons of time picking out every detail. At the end he’s told he is #7 on the list and will have to wait. He asks if he can pay an amount to have his started next. They tell him unfortunately, no. There’s nothing they can do. He says fine. Shortly after he purchases said yacht company and has them start his build immediately.
O-T Baller goes to a yacht company and designs his dream. Spends tons of time picking out every detail. At the end he’s told he is #7 on the list and will have to wait. He asks if he can pay an amount to have his started next. They tell him unfortunately, no. There’s nothing they can do. He says fine. Shortly after he purchases said yacht company and has them start his build immediately.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:01 pm to stout
quote:invest in a bulldozer.
The concrete plant owner Cody Docheff and his family keep messing with me in my muffler shop. One day I will show them.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 6:43 pm to grizzlylongcut
Elrod was once powerful/ influential in NW La.
Never one of the wealthy and certainly not Old Money.
Truth is, “old money”rarely dates back more than 100 years in these parts.
Never one of the wealthy and certainly not Old Money.
Truth is, “old money”rarely dates back more than 100 years in these parts.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:03 pm to nitwit
Got a letter the other day from a law firm founded in 1820. One of the names on the letterhead was born on 1798. I don't know how wealthy they are but they've been around a long time.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:08 pm to mikelbr
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George's Owner
Smokie!! Give that man some credit baw!!
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:26 pm to HandMeMyWrench
Friends with an asphalt business. They live frugally and don’t flaunt the money. Got a pocketful for sure.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:47 pm to Tangineck
Old money in St.Tammany is
Wynn - Lawyers and land
Warner - P&w and Parish concrete
Goodyear - Land (Money Hill)
McWilliams - The Mc in Freeport McMoRan
Others......Boone Kenyon, Riecke and McMath
Just to name a few. There are a few others that stay pretty quiet but when they call, politicians drop whatever they are doing.
Wynn - Lawyers and land
Warner - P&w and Parish concrete
Goodyear - Land (Money Hill)
McWilliams - The Mc in Freeport McMoRan
Others......Boone Kenyon, Riecke and McMath
Just to name a few. There are a few others that stay pretty quiet but when they call, politicians drop whatever they are doing.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:50 pm to CHEDBALLZ
quote:didnt one of them diddle some young boys?
Cenac
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:08 pm to HandMeMyWrench
I've got a 1952 penny, I am old money
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:29 pm to HandMeMyWrench
From 08:
quote:
Gayle Benson
Goldring Family
GARY CHOUEST
Gary Solomon
Villere Family
The Riley’s
Freeman family
/thread
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:35 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:
Got a letter the other day from a law firm founded in 1820. One of the names on the letterhead was born on 1798. I don't know how wealthy they are but they've been around a long time.
Did the hidden cameras in their office video you stealing a pen or paper clips?
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:44 pm to HandMeMyWrench
Greshams are pretty stout. Own Gresham petroleum and started the double quick gas stations. Good people
There are several large farmers and catfish plant owners/farmers around. Really no one family in the area who runs shite. It’s a conglomeration of wealthy business owners and farmers. Pretty much anyone who is on the Delta Council, which includes myself. Delta Council is a group comprised of delta business owners and leaders who work to create economic development and solve local problems. There are several sub committees that target different industries or issues like aquaculture committees, water and soil conservation committee, economic development committee, etc. Anyone who is a member wields at least some influence in the delta town they’re from otherwise they wouldn’t be a member
There are several large farmers and catfish plant owners/farmers around. Really no one family in the area who runs shite. It’s a conglomeration of wealthy business owners and farmers. Pretty much anyone who is on the Delta Council, which includes myself. Delta Council is a group comprised of delta business owners and leaders who work to create economic development and solve local problems. There are several sub committees that target different industries or issues like aquaculture committees, water and soil conservation committee, economic development committee, etc. Anyone who is a member wields at least some influence in the delta town they’re from otherwise they wouldn’t be a member
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:53 pm to EyeOfTheTiger311
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to The ones I can think of for Lafayette Mosing (Frank's Intl) Zuschlag (Acadian Ambulance) Fenstermaker (Engineering) Stuller (Jewelry) Knight (Oil) Ashy (Building/Construction) Andrus (Real Estate) Boustany (business, public office) Saloom (Law, public office) Lemoine (Construction) Chance (Oil)
You are partially correct but not all of the families you mention still have any swing.
The most obvious is the Knight family. They’re done. Mark was a greedy idiot who tried to frame Bryan so he could gain control of the business. By doing so, he caused the demise of the business his father built. Had he been patient, it would have worked itself out. Bryan died a couple of months after Mrs. Ann. Kelly (a Houston resident for a couple decades), and Bryan’s son inherited the bulk of the estate. Mark was left out in the cold.
The family you missed is the Billeaud family.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:56 pm to Aspercel
quote:
Gayle Benson Goldring Family GARY CHOUEST Gary Solomon Villere Family The Riley’s Freeman family
Gary Chouest has power on the global level. He wields his might on multiple continents.
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