Arlen "Benny" Cenac Jr., Houma, Louisiana

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Lafayette’s Music Venues and Dancehalls Earn National Spotlight

Lafayette has long been recognized as one of Louisiana’s cultural capitals, but its latest national recognition further reinforced the city’s growing reputation as one of the South’s defining music destinations. In the June/July 2026 issue of Garden & Gun, Lafayette earned a place among the maga

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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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Lafayette’s Music Venues and Dancehalls Earn National Spotlight

Lafayette has long been recognized as one of Louisiana’s cultural capitals, but its latest national

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Creamy Cajun Grilled Chicken Brings Bold Louisiana Flavor to the Grill

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Nicholls Expands Support for Instrumental Music Education Students

Nicholls State University is continuing its tradition of supporting future educators and musicians t

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How Acadian Village Keeps Louisiana’s Cajun Traditions Alive

Beneath towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss, LARC’s Acadian Village in Lafayette offers visito

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Statewide Education Reform Drives Louisiana’s Reading and Math Success

Louisiana continues to gain national recognition for academic improvement and education reform accor

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Savory Stuffed Brisket With Lemon and Soy Marinade

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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

Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette now have access to a new work-based learning op

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Light and Refreshing Crab Stuffed Tomatoes for Entertaining

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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