Troy Hebert was appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal to serve as Commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control on November 23, 2010. Hebert is a native of Jeanerette, LA and a graduate of Jeanerette Senior High. He also attended Teche Area Vocational Technical School and the University of Louisiana – Lafayette. Commissioner Hebert is the owner of a real-estate construction and development business. Hebert became a public servant at the age of 25 when he was elected to serve on the Iberia Parish Council. He was elected to the Louisiana State House of Representatives in 1996 where he served until elected to the State Senate in 2008. As a legislator, he was recognized as one of the youngest representatives elected to serve in LA, was the recipient of the 1993 Louisiana Guardsman Award for his efforts in assisting the community during Hurricane Andrew, and was named Outstanding Legislator of 2000 by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education as well as chaired the House Insurance Committee. Hebert served as Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee and also sat on the Environmental Quality, Natural Resources, Retirement, and Appropriations Committees. He was a member of the Acadiana Delegation, and the Louisiana Rural Caucus. Commissioner Hebert is a former member of the Jeanerette Jaycees, Kiwanis, and Volunteer Fire Department. He is married to Dr. Dawn Vick of Baton Rouge and they have six children.