Background
III, Charles Elson Roemer, was born on October 4, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles E. and Adeline (McDade) R.
III, Charles Elson Roemer, was born on October 4, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles E. and Adeline (McDade) R.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1964; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1967.
Partner Scopena Plantation. Member United States Congress from 4th Louisiana District, 1981-1987. Governor State of Louisiana, 1988—1992.
President Roemer Developers, 1994, Fairway Exports, Baton Rouge, since 1997. Founder, president & Chief Executive Officer Business First Bancshares, Inc., 1998. Chairman Sterling Group Inc.
Chairman Bossier Heart Fund Drive, 1973. Past vice president Louisiana Alliance for Good Government. Member Bossier and Louisiana Farm bureaus.
Trustee Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, Shreveport Bossier Urban League, Alliance for a Better Community. Chairman Minuteman Organization. Board directors Diabetic Board N. Louisiana.
Delegate Louisiana Constitutional Convention, 1972. Member of Junior Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, Masons.
Married Patti Crocker, 1974 (divorced). Children: Caroline Elizabeth, Charles Elson, Dakota Frost.