Charles Chatelain, Secretary

Charles Chatelain, of Carencro, Louisiana, is a graduate of Louisiana State University and a Vietnam War veteran. He is a longtime businessman with ventures in real estate, television, radio, and communications development. Mr. Chatelain owns Delta Media Corporation, a Lafayette based multi-media company, which operates 9 radio stations, 4 television stations, and numerous other media platforms.

Mr. Chatelain served on the Louisiana Prison Enterprises Board for 12 years holding the Chair and Vice Chair positions as the Gubernatorial Appointee. He has also served on the Board of the Louisiana Prison Chapels Foundation and has actively supported the construction of prison chapels across the state.

“My desire to serve on the Board of Directors of Prison Seminaries Foundation is inspired by my association with the correctional system and the seminary model at Louisiana State Penitentiary. I have seen the transformation of men from a criminal mentality into morally rehabilitated humans. These men can safely return to society as productive members, no longer predators. This profound change will reduce the number of victims of violent crime and save tax dollars.” – Charles Chatelain