Dupre Carrier Godchaux Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency that is committed to service and quality. We provide our clients with the expertise and knowledge of the various insurance coverages and other financial products needed for a comprehensive insurance plan.
Service: We believe that our first responsibility is our client. We strive to produce and deliver service that meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.
Joseph F. Godchaux Jr.
CIC, LUTCF
Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Joseph graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. Joe began working at Northwestern Mutual in 1991 as a financial representative handling life insurance and business and estate planning.
In 1995, he formed Godchaux & Godchaux Insurance, LLC. He was a consultant for numerous agents helping clients with their estate planning, investments, business, disability and health insurance needs. Joe’s brother, Willie Godchaux, joined the team in 2001 and together they formed Godchaux and Godchaux. With the purchase of Dupre Carrier Godchaux in 2005, Joe, Jr. became an owner of the company and serves as president.
Joe has an LUTCF and a CLU designation, as well as a Series 6 license. He is a twelve year qualifier and life member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) association. Joe has also qualified for Presidents’ Councils with some of the top life insurance companies in the country and is a member of the Premier Association of Financial Professionals. He served as a member of the Insurance Rating Commission and stays current with estate and business planning needs by attending numerous seminars throughout the country.
Joe, Jr. was born and raised in Port Barre, Louisiana. Joe is married to the former Catrice Fontenot of Mamou, Louisiana and together they have four children- Laura, Frederick, Isabella and Ashton.
Willie J. Godchaux
CIC
Owner & Chief Operating Officer
Willie was born and raised in Port Barre, Louisiana. He attended West Point and graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Willie served in the U.S. Army as a Captain and Calvary Officer. When he returned, he worked with is brother Joe Godchaux, Jr. at Godchaux & Godchaux as a representative of American United Life, specializing in disability, business planning, investments and health insurance. In 2001, Willie was called to serve his country and began a tour of duty in Iraq.
Willie is married to the former Layne Guidroz and together they have three children- Reid, Will and Olivia.
Kevin M. Carrier
CIC
Owner & Vice President
Kevin was born and raised in Port Barre, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration, Risk and Insurance and earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 1993. Kevin is a second generation insurance agent as his father, Harold Carrier, was a partner/owner of DCG for many years and is a recent retiree.
Kevin began working at Dupre Carrier Godchaux in 1985 as a Producer and was promoted to Commercial Lines Manager in 1990. Kevin is currently the Underwriting Manager for the Commercial Lines department and remains a Producer for all lines of insurance.
Kevin is married to the former Stacey Faul and together they have three children – Drake, Cole and Amelia.