Benny Cenac is a Houma, Louisiana-based businessman with a global reach, an avid philanthropist to the Gulf Coast region and strong supporter of coastal wetland restoration. Benny Cenac is a third-generation owner of Cenac Marine Services, formerly known as Cenac Towing Company. The company was originally founded in 1927 by his grandfather. Cenac Marine Services has clients across the country and maintains a focus on transporting liquid petroleum barges. Benny Cenac has led the company since 1981 through several industry hardships with a focus on customer service, efficiency, quality and safety in its marine towing services.In addition to Cenac Marine, Benny Cenac touches a wide-range of industries such as retail, manufacturing, wholesale and agriculture as the owner of several other business entities in Houma and the Gulf Coast region. As an entrepreneur at heart, Benny Cenac enjoys seeking out new business opportunities across the region, in an effort to help cultivate a strong Houma economy. Benny Cenac is also a dedicated leader in his community, having served on several boards and committees. These include Nicholls State University College of Business Advisory Board, Nicholls State University Foundation and Restore or Retreat. Benny is also a member of American Waterways Operators, South Central Industrial Association, Bayou Community Foundation and Greater New Orleans Foundation.Benny Cenac is also a devoted philanthropist. He contributes both his time and financial resources to dozens of local Houma, national and international causes. In particular, Benny Cenac is most fond of his involvement with The Terrebonne Association for Retarded Citizens, Houma-Terrebonne NAACP, O.N.E./C.H.A.N.G.E., American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation.