John Laborde
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2000-08-25
Duration: 00:27:25
Subjects: World War II | Laborde, John P. | Business | OIL INDUSTRY | GAS INDUSTRY | Tidewater, Inc. | Military | Veterans | MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964 | Laborde, Alden J.
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Allen, Gary Producer
- Bush, Charles Producer
- Laborde, John Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from August 25, 2000, features an interview with John Laborde conducted by Gus Weill. Laborde, a native of Marksville, is a co-founder of Tidewater Marine, the largest oil and gas supply boat company in the world. He discusses: growing up in the rural community of Marksville; his time in the ROTC at LSU; his military career in World War II, including serving under General Douglas MacArthur; ambition; starting Tidewater Marine with his brother, Alden; current Tidewater Marine operations; the company’s international expansions; business ethics; his retirement; and his contributions to the industry.