Featured Family Member - Philip Joseph Burguières - 2019

In 1978, Philip first joined the board of the J. M. Burguières Company, a family-owned land-holding company that he would chair from 1978 until his retirement in 2012. Together, with his cousin Ron Cambre, they grew the consortium from a small sugar farming and salt dome operation in south Louisiana to a substantial company with land and mineral interest in three states.

His work ethic and commitment to his community was evident in his unrelenting service to his industry. he served as President of the Petroleum Equipment Suppliers' Association and as Chairman of the National Ocean Industries Association, the Board of Directors of Texas Commerce Bancshares, McDermott International and Cogen Technologies.

For Philip, family meant everything and as a parent, he took pride in sharing the fact that his adult children were his closet confidantes and he looked forward to their company in all capacities. It was in relaxed moments following a meal with loved ones that he was most happy - sharing jokes, reminiscing and being fully present in the moment, at peace with himself and enjoying life, which coincidentally were some of the very character traits that friends and family sought to emulate and drew people close to him.

Phillip was responsible for the design and creation of the JMB rope font logo for the McGill House Ranches, and the branding iron used for the cattle. To honor him, we have incorporated it for use for the JMB Family Assembly website.