10/14/2026
The Donaldsonville area is poised for major growth as the RiverPlex MegaPark brings several large industrial projects to Ascension Parish. As these facilities move into operations, companies that can supply qualified talent in engineering, compliance, safety, and operations will have real opportunities, and Lofton's reputation throughout the Gulf South continues to open doors in communities like this one.
Lofton's Account Manager, Rae Milano, is a familiar and trusted presence in the Donaldsonville community. Through her ongoing involvement with the Donaldsonville Chamber and the West Ascension Business and Industry Alliance, Rae represents what Lofton is known for across the region: showing up, following through, and being a committed partner to the communities we serve. That reputation recently turned into a major win.
Rae had come to know the President of a company developing a facility in the area, and she stayed engaged with him over time, regularly sending him Lofton's newsletter. When one issue highlighted Lofton's Direct Hire program, the President forwarded it to his HR Manager, who reached out to Rae to learn more. That conversation has since grown into a partnership that has already produced five direct-hire positions, with more opportunities ahead as the client builds its workforce across engineering, compliance, safety, and operations.
This story reflects something bigger than one placement or one relationship. Throughout the Gulf South, Lofton has earned a name as a staffing partner companies can trust, one built market by market, community by community, through people like Rae. When a business leader needs a partner they can rely on, Lofton's reputation is already working in our favor.
Congratulations to Rae on this well-earned partnership, and for continuing to strengthen Lofton's name in the Donaldsonville community and across the region.