Roy O. Martin III (2019)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2019-11-15
Duration: 00:26:20
Subjects: Martin, Roy O., III | Business
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Laudun, Tika Producer
- Martin, Roy O., III Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from November 15, 2019, features an interview with Roy O. Martin III conducted by Beth Courtney. Martin, a native of Alexandria, is the president, CEO, and CFO of RoyOMartin, a family-owned lumber company. He discusses: working in a family business; adapting to change; their wood products; the importance of sustainability; providing educational scholarships to his employees; the importance of community colleges and vocational-technical schools; the need for more manufacturing jobs in Louisiana; his hopes for the future of Louisiana; the city of Alexandria; the importance of his faith; and his love for LSU football.