Rick Gallot facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Richard J. Gallot, Jr.
Gallot in 2016
President of University of Louisiana System
Incumbent
Assumed office 2024
10th President of Grambling State University
In office 2016–2024
Preceded by	Willie Larkin
Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 29th district
In office January 9, 2012 – January 2016
Preceded by	Joe McPherson
Succeeded by	Jay Luneau
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office 2000–2012
Preceded by	Pinkie C. Wilkerson
Succeeded by	Patrick Jefferson
Personal details
Born	April 1966 Ruston, Lincoln Parish Louisianan, USA
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Christy Cox Gallot
Children	Four children
Residences	Grambling, Louisiana
Alma mater	Grambling State University Southern University Law Center
Profession	Attorney

Richard Joseph Gallot Jr., known as Rick Gallot, was born in April 1966. He is a leader in education and government. In October 2023, he became the president of the University of Louisiana System. Before this, he served for nearly nine years as the president of Grambling State University.

Gallot also worked in the Louisiana State Legislature. He was a member of the Louisiana State Senate for District 29. He belongs to the Democratic Party.

Early Life and Education

Rick Gallot was born in Ruston, Louisiana. He is an African American. He attended Grambling State University in Grambling. This is a historically black university.

After Grambling, he studied law. He went to the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He is also in the Southern Law Hall of Fame.

Public Service Career

Rick Gallot has served the people of Louisiana in several ways. He was a state lawmaker for many years.

Serving in the State House

Gallot first became a state representative. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 11. His term began in 2000. He worked there until 2012.

Time in the State Senate

In 2012, Gallot became a state senator. He represented District 29 in the Louisiana State Senate. He won his election in October 2011. He served as senator until January 2016.

Leadership in Education

After his time in the state legislature, Gallot moved into university leadership.

Leading Grambling State University

In April 2016, Rick Gallot was chosen to be the president of Grambling State University. This is his alma mater. To show his commitment, he donated $20,000 to the university. He said he wouldn't ask others to do what he wouldn't do himself. He led Grambling State for nearly nine years.

President of the University of Louisiana System

In October 2023, Gallot was named president of the University of Louisiana System. This system includes many public universities across Louisiana. It is a very important role in state education.

Other Activities

In April 2016, Gallot joined the Board of Directors for Cleco Corporation. This company provides electricity. It is based in Pineville, Louisiana.