Our Board of Directors
Derek Dantin
Chairman / Chaplin
Born and raised in Bogalusa
Education:
Graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, Class of 1978
Louisiana Tech, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 1998
FCC 2nd Class Radio Telephone License, 1980
Sabine Valley Vocational Two Way Radio, 1980
Asbury Theological Seminary Master of Divinity, 2002
Work Experience:
Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 17 years
Teacher, Athletic Director, and Basketball Coach at Ben’s Ford Christian School
Civic Service Experience:
6 year veteran of the United States Air Force
Director of Bogalusa Youth Basketball League
Director of Share the Rock Basketball Camp
Family:
Wife, Laura Pierce Dantin
7 children- Allie, Ashlyn, Avery, Kaden, Kage, Kannon, and King
Justin P. Arnold Sr.
Board Member
Born and raised Bogalusa, Louisiana
Education:
Graduate, Bogalusa High School (1985)
Graduate, Sullivan Northshore Technical Community
Work Experience:
Off Shore Industry
Walmart
Veecor Company
Retired from the City of Bogalusa (1999)
Civic Service Experience:
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage
International Paper Community Service
Northshore Charter School Board Member
Zoning and Planning – City Hall
Worship Affiliation:
Member, Bogalusa First Church
Family:
Wife: Onita L. Arnold
Children: Aisha, Telisha, Martina & Justin Jr.
Lisa Miles
Board Member
Born and raised: Mississippi; Bogalusa, LA resident since 2006
Education:
Work Experience:
Civic Service Experience:
Family:
Husband Johnny Miles
Judy Sapp
Board Member
Born and raised in
Born in Houston, TX.
Raised in Lydia, LA.
Living in Bogalusa, LA.
Education:
New Iberia Senior High School
General Studies w/ Business
Graduated May 1988
Graduate of:
Southern New Hampshire University – 2024
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts, Health and Human Services
Special concentration in Child and Family Services
Presently Enrolled in:
Grand Canyon University
Master of Social Work
Due to start July 25, 2024
Work Experience:
Walmart – Team Associate (Stock Clerk/Greeter)
A-1 Engine Repair – Owner/Office Manager
CARE, Inc. – Direct Service Worker
Civic Service Experience:
Bogalusa Rebirth Board of Directors
Volunteer for Bogalusa Rebirth
Worship Affiliation: Christian/Non-Denominational
Member of Superior Ave. Baptist Church
Dawhone Smith
Board Member
Born and raised in:
Greenville, MS raised in Bossier City, LA
Member of Superior Ave. Baptist Church
Education:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Work Experience:
Kailynn Castleberry
Board Member
Education:
Graduate of Ben’s Ford Christian School, Class of 2007
Graduate of Southeastern College, 2009
Work Experience :
A-1 Wireless, Bogalusa, LA from 2007-2013
Civil Service Experience:
Worship Affiliation:
Family:
Derek Dantin
Chairman / Chaplin
Born and raised in Bogalusa
Education:
Graduate of Ben’s Ford Christian School, Class of 2002
Bachelor of Arts from Southeastern Louisiana University
Masters of Education from Mississippi College
Work Experience:
Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 17 years
Teacher, Athletic Director, and Basketball Coach at Ben’s Ford Christian School
Civic Service Experience:
6 year veteran of the United States Air Force
Director of Bogalusa Youth Basketball League
Director of Share the Rock Basketball Camp
Family:
Wife, Laura Pierce Dantin
7 children- Allie, Ashlyn, Avery, Kaden, Kage, Kannon, and King
Justin P. Arnold Sr.
Board Member
Born and raised Bogalusa, Louisiana
Education:
Graduate, Bogalusa High School (1985)
Graduate, Sullivan Northshore Technical Community
Work Experience:
Off Shore Industry
Walmart
Veecor Company
Retired from the City of Bogalusa (1999)
Civic Service Experience:
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage
International Paper Community Service
Northshore Charter School Board Member
Zoning and Planning – City Hall
Worship Affiliation:
Member, Bogalusa First Church
Family:
Wife: Onita L. Arnold
Children: Aisha, Telisha, Martina & Justin Jr.
Lisa Miles
Board Member
Born and raised in Mississippi; Bogalusa, LA resident since 2006
Education:
Work Experience:
Civic Service Experience:
Family:
Judy Sapp
Board Member
Born and raised in
Born in Houston, TX.
Raised in Lydia, LA.
Living in Bogalusa, LA.
Education:
New Iberia Senior High School
General Studies w/ Business
Graduated May 1988
Graduate of:
Southern New Hampshire University – 2024
Degree:
- Bachelor of Arts, Health and Human Services
- Special concentration in Child and Family Services
Presently Enrolled in:
Grand Canyon University
Master of Social Work
Due to start July 25, 2024
Work Experience:
Walmart – Team Associate (Stock Clerk/Greeter)
A-1 Engine Repair – Owner/Office Manager
CARE, Inc. – Direct Service Worker
Civic Service Experience:
Bogalusa Rebirth Board of Directors
Volunteer for Bogalusa Rebirth
Worship Affiliation:
Member of Superior Ave. Baptist Church
Dawhone Smith
Board Member
Born and raised in:
Greenville, MS raised in Bossier City, LA
Member of Superior Ave. Baptist Church
Education:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Work Experience:
Kailynn Castleberry
Board Member
Born and raised in:
Bogalusa, LA
Education:
Graduate of Ben’s Ford Christian School, Class of 2007
Graduate of Southeastern College, 2009
Work Experience:
Family:
Husband, Devin Castleberry
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Dana Walker
Kierra Smoot
Kim Wagner
Linda Mizell
Levi Lewis
R.L. Palmer
Marlina Addison
Heather Seal
Tracey Williams
Address
Inside the U. S. Post Office
305 Ave B, Ste 111
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Office Hours
Mon-Tue: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thur-Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wed, Sat and Sun: Closed
Contact Us
BogalusaRebirth@att.net
(985) 735-7283
Address
Inside the U. S. Post Office
305 Ave B, Ste 111
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Office Hours
Mon-Tue: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thur-Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wed, Sat and Sun: Closed
Contact Us
BogalusaRebirth@att.net
(985) 735-7283