LADA Team
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Coulter McMahen is the President and CEO of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA). McMahen represents dealers before legislative and regulatory bodies and key decision-makers, steers LADA's strategic direction, and fosters a collaborative community among dealers statewide. McMahen also serves as Administrator for the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Self Insurers’ Fund (LADA-SIF), LADA's exclusive workers’ compensation insurer, operated by and for dealers, which has returned over $105 million in member distributions since its inception.
Before assuming these roles, McMahen forged his path as a formidable commercial litigation attorney at Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP, where he advocated for businesses across the nation. His contributions were duly recognized, earning him the distinction of being named a finalist for The Frank L. Maraist Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. McMahen began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable S. Maurice Hicks, Jr., in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. McMahen earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Louisiana State University. He lends his expertise and dedication to esteemed organizations such as the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Emerging Leaders Council, the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Investors Collective Advisory Council, The LSU Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Advisory Council, and Red Stick Leaders for Students, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing Louisiana's collective well-being and fostering a brighter future for all. |
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Katherine Carver is the Director of Events and Communications for the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA). Katherine oversees the planning and direction of LADA’s communications strategies, events and programming, fundraising, marketing and strategic partnerships. She assists the President and CEO in maintaining operational stability and efficiency, while advocating for the state’s new automobile and heavy truck dealerships.
Before joining LADA, Katherine served in various marketing roles with the Associated Builders & Contractors Pelican Chapter and EXCEL Group where she built her career as a strategic communications professional with skills in event planning, public affairs, finance management and client relations. Katherine currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Society of Association Executives, where she has been an active member since 2021. A native of Baton Rouge, Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a major in Public Relations and minor in Business from Louisiana State University. Katherine and her husband, Taylor, love spending time outdoors with their three children and their black lab, Bella. In her spare time, you will find Katherine enjoying a glass of wine and a good book. |
