ABOUT US
Welcome to
The PACE Center
The Price LeBlanc PACE Center is a two-story 25,000 square-foot building located in the Heritage Crossing Development at the intersection of La. 44 and La. 30. The facility is designed to host expos, cultural and performing arts events, indoor concerts, banquets, balls, and more. The PACE Center is a powerful new anchor for tourism and economic development in Gonzales.
ASCENSION PARISH
The Sweet Spot
The PACE Center is conveniently located in Louisiana’s sweet spot, Ascension Parish. Only 20 miles from Baton Rouge and 50 miles from New Orleans, this location is perfect to accommodate any event while not being too far from either city. Visit www.visitsweetspot.com to learn more about Ascension Parish.
NEW DEVELOPMENT
Heritage Crossing
The PACE Center is proud to be the anchor of Heritage Crossing, a master-planned development designed to integrate residential living with retail, restaurants, wellness, and other convenient services. To learn more about Heritage Crossing, visit www.heritage-crossing.com
HISTORY
Welcome to Gonzales
Gonzales, Louisiana, (population 12,574) is conveniently located between the capital city of Baton Rouge and the fun and originality of New Orleans. In 2019, the City of Gonzales was chosen by the National Chamber of Commerce as one of the “Top Five Cities To Live In.” Gonzales is known as the “Jambalaya Capital of the World,” it is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival, which was first held in 1968. Stephen “Steve” F. Juneau came up with the idea for the Jambalaya Festival and served as the first president of the Jambalaya Festival Association. Our area is home to some of the South’s most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions, many steeped in our rich history. There are no fewer than a dozen antebellum homes within a short drive, numerous restaurants all featuring original cuisine and boutique shops along with an outlet mall. If you’re looking for “a great escape,” or wanting to relocate, we’re sure you’ll agree when we say, “Gonzales, Nous avons tout!”
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustaining Our Legacy
The City has worked hard over the past few years to analyze our impact on the environment and determine cost-effective projects to help combat climate change and create a more resilient Gonzales. To learn more, click here to read the City of Gonzales' Climate Action & Resiliency Plan, passed by City Council in February 2023.
Meet the Team
Jaycee Gill | Director of Community Services
Jaycee Gill is a native of Boyce, Louisiana, but most recently lived and worked in Birmingham, Alabama for Marriott International. While at Marriott International’s 1,057-room complex, Jaycee worked with the off-property Sales Team to solicit site visits to the city and hotels, coordinate and execute FAMs for the properties, and handle all VIP client accommodations and stays within the Entertainment Sector.
Jaycee is a two-time graduate of LSU’s Manship School, where she earned a B.A. in Mass Communication with a concentration in Political Communication, and a Masters of Mass Communication with a concentration in Strategic Communication. She also holds a Certificate of Strategic Communication from the LSU Manship School. While at LSU, she was a Graduate Assistant at the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs, where she spearheaded the beginning of the Louisiana Women in Politics Oral History Project.
Jaycee is an experienced Communications Professional with social media, marketing, event operations, and sales experience in non-profits, government entities, higher education, sports agencies, and private companies.
Jacob Sullivan | Facilities & Event Manager
Jacob Sullivan, a Baton Rouge native, boasts an impressive career spanning nearly two decades in production management, technical direction, and sound design. His expertise extends to orchestrating flawless events and performances at esteemed venues and universities, where his innovative problem-solving skills and technical finesse have left an indelible mark.
A proud alumnus of LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts, Jacob earned a degree in Theatrical Design with a specialization in Sound Design. His dedication and talent have earned him recognition as an award-winning Sound Designer with an extensive portfolio of over 150 show credits to his name.
In his most recent role as Theater Manager for the LSU Union Theater, Jacob meticulously oversaw the scheduling of over 300 events, rehearsals, and production meetings annually. Now, Jacob is excited to bring his expertise and passion to the city of Gonzales as he embarks on his journey with the Price Leblanc PACE Center.
