The LSU AgCenter Benefits and Retirement division of Human Resource Management is committed to providing high-quality comprehensive benefits and retirement programs designed to meet the needs of our dedicated employees and retirees. The LSU AgCenter is dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy – physically, emotionally, and financially. This includes insurance and retirement programs offered through the State of Louisiana and LSU specific offerings such as the LSU First health plan, LSU 403(b) supplemental retirement plan, and voluntary benefit offerings designed and selected with you in mind. Please click the link below to find detailed information on the insurance and retirement plans that are offered to our valuable employees.

Health Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, & Retirement

Ryan Barnette, HR Manager - Office # 225-578-4631- rbarnette@agcenter.lsu.edu - Employee benefits manager, Retirement, Annual Enrollment, Retiree Issues, Life Insurance Claims, Worker’s Compensation.

Karen Bean, Senior HR Specialist - Office # 225-578-4629 - kbean@agcenter.lsu.edu - Employee onboarding, Insurance enrollments & changes, Employment verifications, Tuition exemption, Immigration (J visas).