About:
Greg Davis was awarded the Lafayette Civic Cup in 2005 in recognition of a lifetime of leadership, resilience, and service to the community.
Raised in the segregated South, Greg experienced the realities of racial injustice from an early age. Guided by strong parents and a deep personal faith, he developed the courage and conviction that would define his life. After moving to Lafayette, he attended Northside High School, where he became a student leader during integration—organizing protests, sit-ins, and marches to advocate for equality, even in the face of arrest and expulsion.
After graduating in 1973 and serving three years in the United States Army, Greg earned a degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 1985, he began a 33-year career at the Cajundome, eventually serving as director. There, he helped transform Lafayette into a destination for major events and led efforts to shelter nearly 20,000 evacuees during Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
About
Greg Davis was awarded the Lafayette Civic Cup in 2005 in recognition of a lifetime of leadership, resilience, and service to the community.
Raised in the segregated South, Greg experienced the realities of racial injustice from an early age. Guided by strong parents and a deep personal faith, he developed the courage and conviction that would define his life. After moving to Lafayette, he attended Northside High School, where he became a student leader during integration—organizing protests, sit-ins, and marches to advocate for equality, even in the face of arrest and expulsion.
After graduating in 1973 and serving three years in the United States Army, Greg earned a degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. In 1985, he began a 33-year career at the Cajundome, eventually serving as director. There, he helped transform Lafayette into a destination for major events and led efforts to shelter nearly 20,000 evacuees during Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Greg’s civic leadership extended across the region. He served as chairman of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, worked with the Council for a Better Louisiana, and founded a Boy Scout troop at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, mentoring young men through transformative outdoor experiences.
Greg Davis’s life reflects a steadfast commitment to justice, leadership, and lifting others—leaving a lasting impact on Lafayette and beyond.
2005 Recipient, Greg Davis and his wife, Donna
Greg Davis in the U.S. Army
