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Torch Awards Luncheon


BBB Serving Northeast and
Central Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex

Trust is the foundation of good leadership, marketplace efficiency, sustainable business and ultimately free markets. Join us as we recognize those who are advancing trust in Northeast and Central Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex during our Torch Awards luncheon.

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Torch Awards Luncheon Event

6th Torch Awards Monroe - Northeast Louisiana 2026

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Bayou DeSiard Country Club
3501 Forsythe Ave
Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Guest Speaker:

Tom Barnett, Director Strategic Innovation
(Innovation and Technology Scouting) at
Lumen Technologies


Tom Barnett Summary

  • Tom Barnett, based in Monroe, LA, US, is currently a Director, Strategic Innovation (Innovation and Technology Scouting) at Lumen Technologies. Tom Barnett brings experience from previous roles at HomeGrid Forum, US Army, CenturyLink and EMBARQ. Tom Barnett holds a 2001 - 2003 Masters in Telecommunication Management in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications @ Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. With a robust skill set that includes Telecommunications, Wireless, DSL, Ethernet, VoIP and more. Tom Barnett has 3 emails and 4 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach.