West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital has announced the appointment of Cecil R. Sanner, J.D., to its Board of Commissioners. With a distinguished background in law, public service and military leadership, Sanner brings a wealth of knowledge and community commitment to his new role.

A graduate of Hackberry High School, Sanner went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and French Education from McNeese State University in 1967. He received his Juris Doctor degree from LSU Law School in 1970 and served as Cameron Parish District Attorney for 12 years, focusing on real estate, successions and wills. Sanner recently retired from law practice in 2023.

Sanner’s military service includes a 21-year military career, during which he served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and the Louisiana Army National Guard, with active duty assignments during the Vietnam Conflict and Operation Desert Storm.

“We are honored to welcome Mr. Sanner to our board,” said Bobby LeTard, Chair of the WCCH Board of Commissioners. “His deep ties to the community, coupled with his expertise in both public service and law, make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team as we continue to advance healthcare in Southwest Louisiana.”