David “Rocky” Rockett
E-Mail: rockett@gbedf.org

David R. Rockett, Jr. serves as the Executive Director/President of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. Since taking over this position in the spring of 2005, the GBEDF has grown exponentially into many difference areas in order to grow jobs, create investment opportunities and work with existing business partners in Bossier City and Bossier Parish to promote the positive business atmosphere that Bossier is known for.

As a graduate of the Economic Development Institute, Mr. Rockett couples his previous experience in commercial real estate and construction to promote and manage industrial and commercial development in Bossier. He has also been instrumental in creating nearly a 1,000 new job opportunities along with several hundred million dollars of new projects in the community over the last few years.

Mr. Rockett serves on the boards of Barksdale Forward, Bossier Parish Community College Foundation, Red River Valley BIDCO, Shreveport/Bossier Film Advisory Board, the Strategic Action Council. He is an active member of the Louisiana Industrial Executives Association (LIDEA), SEDC, ICSC and many other professional and civic organizations. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and locally from Loyola College Prep. Mr. Rockett is an active member of First Baptist Church of Shreveport and is married with three children.

“I am looking forward to working with the great team the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation has put together and working to continue the success they have enjoyed. I am committed to enhancing our offerings to new and existing business throughout Bossier. This is a great time to be in Bossier and I am proud to be a part of such a great organization.” -David Rockett

Jessica Monk
E-Mail: jmonk@gbedf.org

Jessica Monk has served as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director for the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation since 1996 and is a graduate of the Economic Development Instiatute. Ms. Monk assists with implementing economic development programs and job creation efforts in Bossier Parish. She attends Kings Highway Christian Church in Shreveport. She is married to James M. Monk, has four adult children and ten grandchildern.