Mike Reese (0030)

Biography

Mike Reese is a Republican State Senator representing District 30 in the Louisiana State Senate, covering Beauregard, Calcasieu, Rapides, and Vernon Parishes. A native of Vernon Parish and Leesville High School graduate, he is a businessman focused on logistics, warehousing, and commercial real estate development. Married to Morgan Reese with two children, Greyden and Harlow, he has chaired the Fort Polk Progress organization since 2006 to support Fort Polk and military families. Elected in 2019, he is eligible to serve through the 2028-2032 term. Notable positions include Chair of the Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs Committee; Ranking Member of the Insurance Committee; and Chair of Judiciary B, with memberships in Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, Senate and Governmental Affairs, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, Select Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, and State Bond Commission.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Finance, University of Louisiana at Monroe .
• Political Experience:
  • Senator, Louisiana State Senate, District 30 .
  • Candidate, Louisiana State Senate, District 30 .
  • Former Member, Labor and Industrial Relations Committee and Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee.
  • Affiliations: Acadiana Delegation, Central Louisiana Delegation Caucus, Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.