About
Founder-led. Louisiana-rooted.
A creative house built where performance, strategy, branding, and community impact meet.
The Founder
LaRon DeRousselle — Founder of DeROUX LLC
Introduction
LaRon DeRousselle is a Louisiana-based entrepreneur, U.S. Navy veteran (USN Hospital Corps, FMSS), hospitality leader, professional vocalist, and community music educator. Through DeROUX LLC, he brings together a career in service, hospitality, entertainment, and community-focused creative work.
Military Service
LaRon served in the U.S. Navy and worked in medical-surgical care at Naval Medical Center San Diego. His service strengthened his commitment to patient care, teamwork, discipline, and accountability.
Hospitality & Leadership
LaRon began his hospitality career as a dishwasher at Charley G’s and, within ten years, progressed to food and beverage manager at City Club at River Ranch in Lafayette. Along the way, he gained experience across the industry, from the back of the house to the front of the house, developing a broad understanding of food and beverage operations and the service that brings them together. His experience also includes banquets and catering management, and event planning and production.
Music & Performance
A lifelong singer who began at age eight, LaRon is a first tenor with ten years of professional experience as a performer and entertainer. His repertoire spans R&B, soul, Motown, pop classics, and Prince-inspired showmanship. His performance background includes band work, Prince tribute performances, hospitality entertainment, and appearances with Connie G. He also spent six years as a guest entertainer for American Cruise Lines and has been involved in developing programs and festival showcases.
Mentorship & Collaboration
An important influence on LaRon’s artistic journey has been the mentorship of Connie G, one of Louisiana’s dynamic voices in soul, funk, R&B, and blues. Known for her powerful vocals, commanding stage presence, and acclaimed Tina Turner tribute, Connie has spent decades captivating audiences in Louisiana and beyond. As the frontwoman of Creole Soul and a featured artist in Belles of the Boot, she embodies the musicianship, energy, and connection with an audience that LaRon values in live entertainment.
Community & Music Education
Through Strategic Peoples’ nonprofit, community-based youth music program, LaRon taught songwriting and vocal production, sharing his knowledge with aspiring young artists.
DeROUX LLC
LaRon founded DeROUX LLC to bring these experiences together through creative strategy, entertainment, branding, event development, and community-focused ventures. His leadership combines the discipline of military service, the service standards of hospitality, the audience awareness of a seasoned performer, and a commitment to helping the next generation develop its creative voice.
A Family Legacy of Louisiana Hospitality
Honoring Carol Joseph “Pops” Boudreaux
Hospitality is part of LaRon’s heritage. His grandfather, Carol Joseph “Pops” Boudreaux, devoted more than 65 years to the Lafayette culinary community and became a beloved part of Charley G’s story.
Known to his family as “Tatty” and to coworkers as “Pops,” Boudreaux was celebrated for the smoked duck and andouille gumbo he prepared at Charley G’s for more than 30 years. In 2006, the Louisiana Restaurant Association recognized his dedication with a Louisiana Restaurant Legends award.
His legacy of craft, hard work, and Louisiana hospitality is part of the family heritage LaRon carries into his own work—from his beginnings at Charley G’s to the creative and community ventures of DeROUX LLC.
Presence
Work that is seen, felt, and remembered.
Culture
Louisiana roots carried with pride and care.
Craft
Polish in every detail, on stage and off.
Community
Platforms that lift people up.
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