Louisiana Chapter
Chapter Overview
Chartered in 1950, the Louisiana Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates (LAFBINAA) has over 300 members who are Sheriffs, Police Chiefs and senior law enforcement leaders from throughout the State of Louisiana. The mission of the Louisiana Chapter is to continue to provide current and relevant training not only to our members but to the entire law enforcement community.
Chapter Calendar
2026 State Training Conference
June 7-10, 2026
L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles
POC: Chip Wale
training@FBINAA-LA.com
Southeast Louisiana Area Luncheons
Held Monthly in various locations.
POC: Larry Dyess (504) 415-3072
Communicate with Us
Preferred Chapter POC:
Felix Loicano
Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
Chapter Mailing Address:
4204 Pratt Street
Metairie, LA 70001
Email: loicano@att.net
Phone: 504-382-5301
Louisiana Chapter Board
| Name | Position |
| Chip Wale | President |
| Cody Melancon | President-Elect |
| Kevin Decker | Vice President / Entertainment Chair |
| Gene Pittman | Board of Governors |
| Jason Dimarco | Board of Governors / Finance Chair |
| Don Capello | Immediate Past President |
| Felix M. Loicano | Secretary/Treasurer |
| Mike Ingargiola | Vendor/Partner Chair |
| Murphy Painter | Chapter Historian |
| Susan Graham | Chapter Chaplain |
| Trinity Graves | Membership Retention Chair |
| Chris DeGuelle | YLP Coordinator Chair |
| Bobby Goliding | Training Chair |
| Rene LaCombe | Social Media Chair |
