David Comeaux is interim director of development where he oversees the University's development program & staff to maximize philanthropic support for UL Lafayette. He also directs the University's planned giving program. David formerly worked in development with the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, and he was director of the annual fund with the UL Alumni Association. He earned a master's degree in higher education administration from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Louisiana.


David P. Comeaux
Interim Director of Development
Telephone: (337) 482-0922
E-mail: dcomeaux@louisiana.edu

Rae Robinson Brodnax is a development officer for the University. She is an alumna of UL with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She was previously with IberiaBank and Premier Bank in marketing and commercial development. Prior to her banking career, she was an assistant alumni director at UL. She came to UL from development at Ascension Episcopal High School. She is also a past president of the UL Alumni Association and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.


Rae Robinson Brodnax
Development Officer
Office Phone: (337) 482-5753
Cell Phone: (337) 349-1087
E-mail: rae.robinson@louisiana.edu

Kathy Rosenberg is a development officer for the University. She is an alumna of Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She was previously director of development for St. Genevieve Catholic School in Lafayette. Prior to her career in development, she was engaged in sales and design in the field of media advertising. She served as secretary for the Planned Giving Council of Acadiana.





Kathy Rosenberg
Development Officer
Telephone: (337) 482-1421
E-mail: kathy.rosenberg@louisiana.edu

Gerald Hebert coordinates special event and fundraising initiatives for Ragin' Cajun athletics. To that end, one of the primary goals of his efforts is to connect fans and supporters with each other, the athletic department and the University. He is a graduate of UL Lafayette and a former Ragin' Cajun and New York Mets baseball player.

Danika Arenibas is an associate development officer for the University. A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Danika earned her bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Prior to her career in development, she worked in the Compliance Office in the Athletics Department at UL.






Danika Arenibas
Associate Development Officer
Telephone: (337) 482-0922
E-mail: danika.arenibas@louisiana.edu

Kristen Borchert Gary is an associate development officer for the University. She is an alumna of UL Lafayette who earned her bachelor's degree in public relations with a minor in Business. During her time at UL, she was actively involved in the Public Relations Student Society of America and she also served as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Student Government Association. Her efforts aim to philanthropically enhance, advance, and enrich the University and its mission.



Kristen Gary
Associate Development Officer
Telephone: (337) 482-0922
E-mail: kristen.gary@louisiana.edu

F. Shane Johnson is our advancement research officer. He is responsible for providing donor and prospect research which enhances the university's development, advancement and alumni initiatives. A native of Opelousas, Louisiana, Shane earned his bachelor's degree from UL Lafayette. He is a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).

Sharyn Donnell coordinates all administrative functions in UL Lafayette's Office of Development. She is a graduate of UL having earned a degree in General Studies. She has been a resident of Carencro for nearly 30 years.