Arlen "Benny" Cenac Jr., Houma, Louisiana

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A Sweet and Spicy Grilled Peach Dessert for Summer

Sweet, smoky, creamy, and just a little spicy, this Grilled Peach with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Honey from Louisiana Cookin brings together some of the best flavors of summer in one elegant dessert. Juicy grilled peaches pair beautifully with smooth whipped ricotta, while a drizzle of sweet-and-spi

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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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A Sweet and Spicy Grilled Peach Dessert for Summer

Sweet, smoky, creamy, and just a little spicy, this Grilled Peach with Whipped Ricotta and Spicy Hon

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Lafayette’s Music Venues and Dancehalls Earn National Spotlight

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Creamy Cajun Grilled Chicken Brings Bold Louisiana Flavor to the Grill

Smoky, creamy, and packed with bold seasoning, this Creamy Cajun Grilled Chicken recipe from Louisia

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Nicholls Expands Support for Instrumental Music Education Students

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How Acadian Village Keeps Louisiana’s Cajun Traditions Alive

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Statewide Education Reform Drives Louisiana’s Reading and Math Success

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Savory Stuffed Brisket With Lemon and Soy Marinade

Rich, savory, and packed with bold seasoning,this stuffed baked brisket from Louisiana Cookin trans

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Scenic Rail Adventures Across the United States

Summer travel often revolves around crowded beaches, busy airports, and packed tourist attractions.

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Career Readiness Through Accelerator Partnership Expands at UL Lafayette

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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