Collection:LPB

Genre: Event

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2019-05-31

Duration: 00:09:40

Subjects: Thomas, Newton | Business

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Denison, John Host
• Easterly, Lindsey Interviewee
• Schempf, John Interviewee
• Inzer, Katherine Interviewee
• Davies, John Interviewee
• Thomas, Newton Speaker

This segment from the 2019 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by Newton Thomas accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Thomas, a native of Baton Rouge, is the founder of the Newtron Group, a leader in industrial construction. His profile includes interviews with: Lindsey Easterly, his daughter; John Schempf, his colleague; Katherine Inzer, his daughter; and John Davies, his colleague. Hosts: Beth Courtney and John Dension