Acadiana Business Advocate

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

What they're saying about Richard Zuschlag

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Welcome to another edition of the Acadiana Business Newsletter. Let's get to the headlines....

I spent the day Wednesday gathering sentiments and memories of longtime Acadian Ambulance CEO and president Richard Zuschlag following his death that morning. Lots of people from across the state spoke about the main who helped build the company into a major employer and iconic business in Acadiana and across south Louisiana.

Read the full story here.

Have a great day and thanks for reading.

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