Our mission is to reawaken respect in our society for the next generation.
We envision a world where the attitude behind the action reflects respect.
We strive to be people of INTEGRITY.
We treat others with RESPECT.
We CARE for each other and those we serve.
We seek CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT in all that we do.
We aim for EXCELLENCE.
Manners of the Heart is governed by a board of concerned and committed members who steer the organization towards a sustainable future.
Joe Juban - Chairman
Of counsel, Long Law Firm
Michael Fels, CFP - Vice Chairman
Vice President, Merrill Lynch
Jacque Alex Pucheu
Savage Services, Senior Corporate Counsel
Wendy Paul - Assistant Secretary
OLOL, Physician Group Coordinator
D. John Davis, Jr.
Owner, Spectrum Employee Services
Nick Garner
Regional Sales Manager, Klinger Advantage
Stuart Gilly
Principal, Trility Partners
Doug Kampen
Entrepreneur/Retired Engineer
Da'anne Lipscomb
Retired EBRP Educator
Bill Peters
Founder, Peters Wealth Management
Clay Young
Owner, Clay Young Enterprises, Inc.
Laurie Lemoine - Treasurer
Banking Industry
Character education and parenting expert, and founder of Baton Rouge-based MOH, is also a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, and the publisher of character education programs and books for students, educators, and parents. In addition to the MOH curricula, Jill has authored Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World and the Gold Mom’s Choice Award-winning Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World. Jill speaks and delivers trainings across the country.
Shelly comes to Manners of the Heart with a background in Mass Communication/Advertising and extensive experience in Higher Education. In all areas, she believes that building relationships is the key to understanding one another and uniting toward a common goal. Her passion for Manners of the Heart is fueled by her own desire to see a return of respect in the world today.
Pam is a native of New Orleans, who has spent the last 35 plus years in the business of education and leadership development. Her very vocal passion is to consistently and positively impact those around her, providing them a pathway to discover sustainable ways to achieve their own goals. During her 19 years of teaching at the university level, she is recognized as a Who’s Who in College Instruction & Student Engagement and received the Southeastern Louisiana University, L.E. Chandler Award for excellence.
Anita has extensive experience in professional marketing and office management. She has 8 years of non-profit experience in budgeting and contract management. Anita works closely with the School Services Director to develop relationships with school districts and grow MOH’s reach to children.
Layne R. McDaniel is a professional accounting firm concentrating in accounting and management services for nonprofit organizations. Layne’s experience as a CPA, in both public practice and industry, and as an active board member for numerous nonprofit organizations, gives him unique insight into the specialized operations and needs of nonprofit organizations and the importance of the work they do. In addition to Layne’s extensive nonprofit experience, he is the managing director of two successful businesses, Noesis Data and Innovative Analytics, LLC.
Anna has a Masters in Education and was a teacher for 6 years before becoming a stay at home mother and eventually joining the MOH team. Her passion has become using her creativity to come up with new and innovative ways to reach people with the message of MOH. Through social media platforms as well as other computer and design skills she assists with completing tasks necessary to growing the organization.
Manners of the Heart is committed to excellence and high standards in accountability, transparency, and stewardship. Resources are used toward mission fulfillment and community benefit. Sound accounting principles are adhered to which produce accurate financial information and ensure fiscal responsibility.
As we strive to be people of integrity, we consider our donors, supporters, and volunteers as partners, working together to restore respect and civility to our society.