Benny Cenac Email & Phone Number

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.

Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Maritime Operations, and 12 others.

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  Owner

  Cenac Towing

  Jan 2005 - Present - Houma, Louisiana

  Houma-based Cenac Towing has clients across the country and maintains a focus on transporting “red flag” or high-risk barges. To date, it operates approximately 40 boats, 70 barges and has 400 employees. Cenac is guided by the values and principles established by Benny’s grandfather over 85 years ago: a commitment to employee satisfaction and great company morale. Benny takes pride in continuing this legacy, and is certain that all current employees would share that the company operates as a… Show more Houma-based Cenac Towing has clients across the country and maintains a focus on transporting “red flag” or high-risk barges. To date, it operates approximately 40 boats, 70 barges and has 400 employees. Cenac is guided by the values and principles established by Benny’s grandfather over 85 years ago: a commitment to employee satisfaction and great company morale. Benny takes pride in continuing this legacy, and is certain that all current employees would share that the company operates as a family and everyone from the boat captains to the security guards are treated as such. Show less