June 2023 Monthly Meeting

Jim Donelon has served as Commissioner of Insurance for the state of Louisiana for more than 15 years.  He was first appointed as Insurance Commissioner in February 2006 when the seat was vacated by the incumbent. He was later elected to fill the unexpired term in 2006 and has been re-elected to four consecutive full terms in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. His current term will expire in 2023.

A native of New Orleans, Jim graduated from Jesuit High School, the University of New Orleans and Loyola School of Law. His public service career also includes 33 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard where he retired with the rank of Colonel and received the prestigious Legion of Merit medal.

Jim and his wife Merilynn reside in Jefferson Parish. They are the parents of four daughters and grandparents of eight grandchildren.