Port director touts exciting developments to Lions

Kathy French was invited and introduced by Lion Dr. Richard Campbell (right).

Special thanks to Thursday’s guest speaker, Kathy French. Kathy is the director of marketing and sales for the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. 

The Port of Caddo Bossier is a 4,000-acre Port Industrial Complex that serves as the region’s multimodal commerce center. Kathy spoke about the history of the Port and highlighted some of the companies that are located in the complex, such as Ronpak, Benteler Steel, Pratt Industries, Calumet Packaging and Omni Specialty Packaging. She also touted some exciting developments that are in the works, such as new facilities that will be constructed and existing company expansions.