Rose J. Hudson was named the fourth president of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on June 27, 2006, three months after her appointment as interim president. She had previously served for six years as the lottery’s Senior Vice President, directing the corporation’s human resources and legislative affairs functions. Prior to her tenure at the Lottery, Hudson served as assistant superintendent at the Louisiana Department of Education and as undersecretary of the Louisiana Department of Social Services.

An active member of the community, Hudson has held many leadership positions on civic boards, including Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. She was recently named to the board of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Hudson holds a masters degree in public administration and a Senior Professional in Human Resources designation.

Other key staff:
Karen Fournet - CFO / Secretary Treasurer / Sr. Vice President
John Carruth - General Counsel / Sr. Vice President
Charles Armstrong - Vice President / Security
Jimmy Goodrum - Vice President / Finance
Brian Darouse - Vice President / MIS
Bonny Botts - Vice President / Marketing & Public Relations
Dianne Brandon – Vice President / Sales
Steve Rosales – Vice President / Internal Audit

Year established: 1991

Products offered:
Instant games, 3-digit game, 4-digit game, EZMatch, Powerball & lotto (matrix: 6/40).

Total FY06 Sales: $332.12 million
Total FY05 Sales: $307.01 million
Total FY06 Transfers to State: $119.43 million
Total FY05 Transfers to State: $110.39 million

Fiscal year ends: June 30

Beneficiaries:
The state of Louisiana receives a minimum of 35% of lottery revenues each month. The money is transferred to the state treasury and is appropriated to the Minimum Foundation Program, which funds public education in Louisiana, as provided by the Louisiana constitution. Each year $500,000 of lottery proceeds are used to fund problem gambling programs.

Public referendums:
ACT 104, which was approved in the 1990 session of the Louisiana legislature, amended the state constitution to create a state lottery. More than 67% of Louisianians approved the measure in a statewide election on October 9, 1990. In 2003, voters passed a constitutional amendment to dedicate lottery proceeds to the Minimum Foundation Program, which funds public education in Louisiana.

Board members:

Ronnie Johns, Chairman
John Fitzpatrick. III, Vice Chairman
John Kennedy, State Treasurer, Ex Officio

Roy Robichaux

Christopher “ Kim” Carver
Verge Ausberry, Jr.
Eva Breuax
Pete Cole