Jack Montoucet
Jack Montoucet | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | |
| In office January 16, 2017 – April 14, 2023 | |
| Governor | John Bel Edwards |
| Preceded by | Charlie Melancon |
| Succeeded by | Robert Shadoin |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office 2008 – January 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Pinac |
| Succeeded by | John Stefanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1947 (age 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Scott, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Jack Montoucet (born October 1947) is an American politician who served as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards. He resigned on April 14, 2023 during a bribery scandal involving a Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission member.
On March 21, 2025, Montoucet was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The indictment alleges that during his tenure as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Montoucet conspired with LDWF Commissioner Dusty Guidry and businessman Leonard Franques to steer a state contract to Franques' company, DGL1, LLC, in exchange for kickbacks. The scheme involved awarding contracts for online education services, with portions of the revenue allegedly set aside as illicit payments to Montoucet, including a $122,507.96 kickback disguised as a "signing bonus" to be paid after his retirement. Montoucet faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million if convicted.