Dr. Charles Guidry - Family Talent

Dr. Charles Guidry is the President, Owner and Operator of the Charles Guidry Farm. He was born in Abbeville and graduated from Paul Breaux High School. After graduating from Gambling State University with a degree in elementary education, he continued on to Texas Southern University, where he earned his Master's in education. Charles taught elementary education for six years in the Houston Independent School District and in Vermilion Parish for an additional six years.

Charles has received several awards and recognitions, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal for Exceptionally Meritorious Achievement and United States Air Medal Award, Lafayette City-Parish President's Distinguished Citizens Award and was the King for the Lafayette Mardi Gras Association.

He has also been heavily involved in local boards and organizations, like the American Sugar Cane League. He's a former board member of St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, a stockholder at Cajun Sugar Cooperative, St. Mary Sugar Cooperative, Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative, Inc., Sugar Growers and Refiners. Charles has been married to Wanda E Guidry for 31 years. His son Jerome C. Guidry, nephew Brian Guidry and brother Clarence Guidry are employed by the Charles Guidry Farm.

2016 Stars of Style Best Dressed Gala" supporting Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival ('Acadiana LifeStyle", July 2016, p. 27)