*89th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival King Daniel T. Conrad and Queen Natalie Sloane.*

89th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival King Daniel T. Conrad

Daniel T. Conrad, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, is Senior Vice President and Director of Conrad Industries, Inc. He graduated from Nicholls State University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. M.r Conrad joined Conrad Shipyard in 1997 where he held numerous positions, including Facility Manager, Sales Manager, and Business Relations Manager. From 1989 to 1997, Mr. Conrad served in various positions with Venture Transport, Inc., a specialized oilfield carrier. Prior to that, he worked for Johnny's Propeller Shop. Mr. Conrad currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition, the American Longshoreman's Mutual Association, and Shipbuilders Council of America. He is also a past board member and President of the Petroleum Club of Morgan Mr. Conrad is the son of John P. "Johnny" Conrad,, Jr. and Mary Lou B. Conrad. Mr. Conrad's grandfather, Parker Conrad, was the founder of Conrad Shipyard and was also involved in the shrimp industry, owning several shrimp processing plants as well as transporting fresh shrimp to various docks along the East Coast. Mr. Conrad is married to Rebecca Darden Conrad and has four children: Danielle Milek (Queen 2007), Abigail Carrere, Michelle Conrad, and Bret Senette, and five grandchildren. Mr. Conrad is a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

89th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Queen Natalie Sloane

Natalie Sloane, 18, is the daughter of Joey and Alanna Sloane of Morgan City. Sloane is a graduate of Central Catholic High School. She is currently attending Nicholls State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Nursing. At Nicholls, she is involved in the Beta Iota Sigma Club and campus activities. In her free time, she enjoys Staying active, spending quality time with family and friends, shopping, volunteering when the opportunity arises, and attending church!