Don LaBauve, CPA

Donald James LaBauve, Sr. is a native of Baton Rouge, La. for 63 years. He is married to the former Judy Landry, and they have five adult children. They have resided at 12310 Sherbrook Drive in Baton Rouge for 32 years, and are members of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. LaBauve graduated in accounting from LSU, and became certified in 1969 in the State of Louisiana while working at Dow Chemical, La. Division in Plaquemine. He became controller of Homer Knost Construction Co. in 1970, and later held the same office in Royal American Corporation. The accounting experience acquired in these entities includes standard costing, construction, life and casualty insurance, real estate (including resorts), wholesale distribution, and retailing. In 1977, LaBauve began his career as a sole practitioner certified public accountant. While conducting a practice of accounting, auditing, consulting, and tax preparation for small business and individuals, he has gained experience in the areas of non-profits, government, bankruptcies, partnerships, trusts, recreation clubs, cemeteries, engineering, medical, wholesale beverage distribution, auto repair, and farming. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants. LaBauve has been active in the Optimist organization, and has served for a number of years as accountant for the Optimist Leukemia Foundation of Louisiana. He also served as a charter officer and accountant for the American Diabetes Association, La. Affiliate, Inc. Gallo World Family Foundation 2009