Executive Team
Executive Team
Edward J. Robinson graduated from L.B. Landry Sr. High School in 1962. After enrolling in Southern University of New Orleans’ School of Business Administration, Ed joined the military and subsequently the Reserves where he held rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon returning home, Ed completed his education at SUNO, garnering a Bachelor of Science degree in Business administration in 1972.
Joining the Louisiana Superdome team of Superdome Services, Inc. in ’75, Robinson was formally indoctrinated into the security business. Over the next ten years, Ed pursued continuing education courses at local universities:
- Delgado College ’75 Certificate, Security Officer’s Training
- Delgado College ’78 Associate Degree, Law Enforcement
- Xavier University ’79 Certificate, Small Business Management
- Tulane University ’80 Certificate, Middle Management
- Training Institute ’85 Certificate, Security Management
- University of Texas ‘02 SBA Executive Training Seminar
Professionally, Ed represents nearly a quarter-century of experience in facilities management. Even as Superdome management changed hands four times during his tenure, Ed remained solidly in place as either Event Coordinator or Director of Event Services. The leaders of Superdome Services, Inc., Hyatt Management Crop., Facility Management Corp., and Spectacore Management Group, Inc. all agreed in the wisdom of retaining his services. Ed serves on several instrumental boards in the City of New Orleans as well as the region. By his peers, Ed is recognized as an upstanding member of his community and an advocate for various social causes.
Robert Cambrice brings a wealth of financial talent to L & R Security Services. In addition to a formal Accounting education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Robert has held a number of key finance and accounting positions for a number of organizations in various industries. Among these include:
- Maxima Home Health ‘94-’96 Auditor
- Thornton & Cambrice ‘86-94 Comptroller
- Internal Revenue Service ‘81-’82 Revenue Officer
- Exxon Corporation ’80-’81 Financial Analyst
- European Auto Parts ‘76-’81 Comptroller
- Equitable Equipment ‘74-’76 Cost Accountant
- John Deere & Co. ‘72-’74 Internal Auditor
Robert joined the L & R team in 1998 to address the exponential growth in the company and the subsequent need for operations to support the effort on all fronts. With Robert as CFO, L & R’s financial infrastructure flourished. His guidance was key in initiatives such as the support of payroll operations for as much as 2700 employees and comprehensive security services cost modeling to ensure ongoing corporate profitability.
D'Juan M. Hernandez is General Counsel for L & R Security Services, Inc. In addition to providing superior legal direction, D’Juan has been key in assisting in the strategic direction of L&R.
As Special Counsel in the Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group in Adams and Reese's New Orleans office. He has extensive experience with commercial litigation and transactions serving major corporations, as well as significant experience in matters brought before local and federal regulatory bodies, including the Federal Communications Commission and state public utility and service commissions.
Mr. Hernandez spends the majority of his time assisting clients with corporate finance, intellectual property, labor law, mergers and acquisitions, vendor relationships, as well as with their telecommunications and cable regulatory needs.
Prior to joining Adams & Reese, Mr. Hernandez served as general counsel for a high-tech communications company, where he advised the upper-level management team on corporate relations matters.
He also served as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor of New Orleans for Economic Development from 1992 to 1994. Mr. Hernandez is active in several community organizations. He is a former board member on the Dryades YMCA the New Orleans Technology Council, Communities and Schools in New Orleans, and the Young Leadership Council. He is an active member in the Telecommunications Industry Association of ALTS and COMPTEL. In addition to his duties with Adams and Reese, Mr. Hernandez serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Com One Communications, a local competitive Telecommunications provider.
He received his M.B.A. from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2000. He received his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in 1992. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Xavier University of New Orleans in 1988. He is admitted to practice in Louisiana, Washington, D.C. and the Eastern District of the U.S. District courts.
Trent Johnson comes to us by way of SAGE Consulting where he is the Managing Director. Trent developed his competency for corporate restructuring, technology, and operations in the Big 5 while working for KPMG Consulting, Inc. At KPMG, Trent was a Manager of Internet Business Solutions for the financial services industry. His background includes a client list including:
- E*Trade Palo Alto, CA
- VISA USA San Mateo, CA
- ABN Amro Bank Amsterdam, Netherlands
- INVESCO Global London, England
- AIM Mutual Funds Houston, TX
- Merrill Lynch Princeton, NJ
- Honda Finance Los Angeles, CA
The breadth of his projects ranged from developing Internet start-up operations; corporate infrastructure and restructuring; large scale Internet design and systems integration; and due diligence for venture capital investment concerns. Trent was brought in to assist in the restructuring and operations efficiency design of L & R’s corporate infrastructure. In addition to his role with L & R Security Services, Trent also serves as President and COO of a local New Orleans telecommunications firm.
Odell Lawson came to New Orleans a transplanted Oklahoman. Odell landed in New Orleans via his experiences with the National Football League. While in the NFL, Odell was a stellar player athlete for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and, finally, the New Orleans Saints.
In 1974, while with the Saints, Lawson joined the New Orleans Police Department Community Relations Division as a Public School Liaison Counselor. In 1975 until his retirement some 26 years later, Odell worked with the Orleans Parish School Board’s Security Patrol. A year later, Lawson went to work in security with Superdome Services, Inc. where he met fellow security staffer Ed Robinson.
A 1966 physical education major out of Langston University in Oklahoma, Odell immersed himself in training to broaden his knowledge of security and the legal statutes that affect the industry. Lawson attended:
- NOPD ’77 Law Enforcement Comprehensive
- Delgado College ’77 Basic Security Procedures
- NOPD Academy ’83 Law Enforcement/Legal Statutes
- Training Institute ’86 Certificate, LA State Board of Private Security Examiners
Odell is a father of 4 and has been married for 15 years. He remains very involved with area schools and the local PTA. Odell is recognized in his community for his tireless efforts in improving the quality of education for the children of New Orleans.