Baton Rouge, November 6, 2020: GBRIA Event Highlights

The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance Inc. (GBRIA) is pleased to announce the results of this year’s Golf Tournament, Gumbo Cook-Off and Supplier Showcase. The event saw participation from 184 golfers, 25 gumbo cook-off teams, and 18 supplier booths, all enjoying the competition at Pelican Point Golf Club and River Parishes Community College.

The events were organized to support GBRIA’s mission, which focuses on adding value to our communities by addressing common issues, particularly in safety performance and workforce development.

The event committee was chaired by Cal Ebey, Maintenance Manager at the ExxonMobil Plastics Plant, Stephen Hamilton, Plant Manager at the ExxonMobil Polyolefins plant, and Kim Demarest, Director of Client Relations and Business Development at Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine.

Congratulations to all of the winners and a huge thank you to all participants!

Golf Tournament Winners:

• Tie for 1st Place (-19/52): Chris Ripley, Bubba Bethea, Patrick Landry, and Jason Wright
• Tie for 1st Place (-19/52): Rick Hagan, Adam Burns, Ryan Sykes, Chip Elliott
• 2nd Place (-18/53): Mike Firmin, Tim Achord, Gene Stephens, Terry Carter
• 3rd Place (-17/53): Brett Hughes, Jeff Hastings

The Best Food on the Course Award went to Process Service Specialists, who served Pineapple Bacon Sausage & Banana Pudding!

Gumbo Cook-Off Winners:

• 1st Place: EcoRobotics
• 2nd Place: Bengal Crane & Logistics
• 3rd Place: Braun Intertec
• People’s Choice Award: Premium Inspection & Testing

Photos from the event will be available soon at GBRIA Shutterfly.

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