Arlen "Benny" Cenac Jr., Houma, Louisiana

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UL Lafayette Apprentices Gain Real-World Construction Insight

Developed through a collaboration between the UL Lafayette College of Engineering and the University’s Office of Facility Management, the initiative, Engineering Structured Apprenticeship Program, known as ESAP, has been structured to bridge academic study with hands-on project experience. By the cl

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Benny Cenac in Business

Under his tenure as owner, Benny Cenac has led the company since 1981 through several industry shifts by focusing on customer service, efficiency, quality and safety in its marine construction and repair services. In addition to Cenac Marine Services, Benny Cenac Jr. owns several other business entities in the gulf coast region, touching a wide-range of industries such as retail, manufacturing, wholesale and agriculture.

About Benny Cenac

Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. is a Houma, Louisiana-based entrepreneur with a global reach, an avid philanthropist in the gulf coast region of the U.S. and a strong supporter of coastal restoration. Benny Cenac is a third-generation owner of Cenac Marine Services, originally founded in 1927 by his grandfather. Benny Cenac is also a lifelong philanthropist, donating both his time and money to dozens of regional, national and international causes.

Benny Cenac in Houma

A lifelong resident of Louisiana, Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. continues to take a more proactive role in his community. He is very involved in projects that help to improve the community and continues to give back to his hometown of Houma. From stimulating the local economy through his many businesses to protecting Louisiana from the negative effects of coastal erosion, Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. is proud to serve those in the community he calls home, the friends he considers family, and the great state of Louisiana.

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UL Lafayette Apprentices Gain Real-World Construction Insight

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Velvety Collard Greens with Crispy Pork Trio

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Explore The Great River Road-A Southern Scenic Drive Steeped in Louisiana History

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Fishing Rodeo Funds Fuel Nicholls’ Energy Education

The Morgan City Open Fishing Rodeo and Golf Scramble once again demonstrated its deep commitment to

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A Tribute to Festival International 40-Year Journey in Acadiana

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Beyond Glacier: A Journey into the Rugged Heart of Montana

Nestled in the heart of Montana, the Crazy Mountains rise dramatically from the plains, offering one

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Holiday Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Marshmallow

Few side dishes capture the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season quite like Smashed Sweet Pota

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From Lava Fields to Waterfalls: Oregon’s Cascade Loop Adventure

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In the News

Cenac Marine Services Earns New Safety Certification

"My team has worked hard with regulating bodies to ensure that we are pioneers in this industry."

Houma Today // June 16, 2018

Local Businessman to Build Four Ships to Help Local Economy

Benny Cenac, owner of Main Iron Works in Houma LA, announced a contract to have 4 inland towboats for Kirby Inland Marine.

Houma Times // April 10, 2018

Popping Off Rounds for Charity

On the Golden Ranch plantation grounds, dozens of contestants awaited turns at shooting clay discs for a cause.

Houma Times // March 15, 2018