Associate Christopher J. Tyson has been selected as a member of Leadership Louisiana’s class of 2009. The nationally recognized program of the Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) strives to enhance the capacity of emerging or current leaders from across the state to effectively lead within their communities. Leadership Louisiana is designed to empower participants, inspire class members to inspire and motivate others, and enable participants to network and build lasting relationships with other community leaders. Many former participants are nominated to state boards and commissions. With more than 720 alumni, the program is entering its 19th year.