P. Jude Franklin, Jr.

Jude, born and raised in Baton Rouge, is a graduate of the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School with a concentration in Marketing and minor in Finance. While in college, Jude completed internships with multiple different companies, one of which being Franklin Associates where he wrote the original business plan for the Executive Center.

Since joining the Franklin team full-time in 2021, Jude has spearheaded the growth of The Executive Center as the venue's General Manager and has now moved on to the role of Growth Manager for Franklin Associates. In his new position, Jude looks forward to expanding the company's presence in Louisiana and beyond while upholding the company's motto, "Putting people first."