Board of Directors

Ashley Dunham Hunt was born and raised in Central attending Central Private from kindergarten to graduation in 2001. She is married to Adam Hunt, who is also a CP alumnus c/o 2002. They have 3 children, daughters Ada and Avery, and son, Alec. All three children attend Central Private's elementary program.

Ashley graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was honored to receive the title of Miss Northwestern State University for the c/o 2005. She continued her studies at the University of Southern California in Petroleum Engineering.

Ashley has worked in the oil and gas industry for over 16 years living in Texas and Alaska before returning to her hometown of Central, LA. She currently leads the new business development operations for Clariant Oil Services.

Ashley volunteers as CP's Biddy Cheer Coach and is also a volunteer t-ball coach along with her husband, Adam. They attend Zoar Baptist church.

Aaron Armand has been engaged with the CPS Board of Directors in different capacities since the devastating flood of 2016 and currently serves as treasurer. 

Aaron has been married to his wife Brandi, a 1995 CPS graduate, since 1999, and are the parents of Amelia (CPS Class of 2025) and Aubrey (CPS Class of 2031).  Their family’s involvement with CPS dates back to its founding and he continues the legacy of servant leadership. 

Aaron is a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Pride where he enjoys volunteering his time in various capacities. 

Professionally, Aaron comes from a background of working for the state’s largest media outlet, The Advocate, where he served as Vice President of Circulation.  In 2016, Aaron left his career of 17 years at The Advocate to pursue opportunities in sales and leadership at LCR- The Plumbing Warehouse.  In 2019 he joined the team at Trade Construction within the Project Management office. 

 

Jacob Fryoux is a member of the Central Private School graduating class of 2009 and currently resides in Greenwell Springs with his wife, Jade Pierce Fryoux, a CPS Graduate with the Class of 2008. They have 3 children, Rylie (Class of 2035), Beckett (Class of 2039), and Mattie (a future Redhawk).

He is a 2014 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Athletic Training. He continued his studies at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas, where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021.

He has worked in the secondary level of education as an athletic trainer and is currently employed in his homteown community of Central as an outpatient physical therapist at Central Physical Therapy.

Jacob's passions include his faith, family, sports, and community outreach opportunities, including sports medicine for CPS. He and his family are members of Zoar Baptist Church.

Born and currently residing in Central, Scott Graham married his wife Jennifer in 2003. He is a proud alumnus of Central Private School, graduating with the Class of 1996 after attending from third grade through high school. Scott went on to earn a degree in Industrial Technology from Southeastern Louisiana University. He has worked for Entergy for 20 years, serving as an Account Manager. His son, Drew Graham, is a current student at Central Private and part of the Class of 2027. Scott is also an active member of Zoar Baptist Church.

Shelly Payne has been married to her husband, Derrick since 2010, and together they are the proud parents of twin daughters, Audrey and Olivia (Class of 2030). The Payne family lives in Greenwell Springs and is actively involved in the community and their church, Cornerstone Fellowship. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi in 2001. With over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, she has built her career focused on strategic growth, client engagement, and team development.

As a member of the Central Private School family since 2020, Shelly is committed to supporting educational excellence and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Her leadership is shaped by both her professional expertise and her deep-rooted values in faith and family.

Brian Sartin resides in Zachary with his wife, Molly, and their two daughters, Mae and Sally. Mae (Class of 2035) and Sally (Class of 2038) both attend Central Private Lower School. Brian graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance, and has worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch since 2005. Brian and his family attend, and are actively involved in Galilee Baptist Church.