Team Members

Todd Leleux

Co-owner

Todd is co-owner of MetalCraft Manufacturing and holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering Degree and a Master of Science Degree from Auburn University. With more than 20 years of experience in the fields of business and engineering, he has a unique understanding of all aspects of his industry, both from the business and operations perspectives and from the hands on and technical perspectives.

From the very beginnings of MetalCraft Manufacturing, Todd brought to his position at its helm a vision of high customer service, high product quality and sensitivity to budget and timelines. The growth of MetalCraft since its inception is testament to the success of that vision. Todd works between both the Shreveport and Lafayette, Louisiana plant locations of MetalCraft.

A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Todd and his wife and four children reside in Woodworth. He enjoys flying, biking, running and CrossFit.

Jeff Prejean

Co-owner

Jeff, co owner of MetalCraft Manufacturing,has worked from company’s Lafayette, Louisiana location for the past three years brings with him 44 years of experience in down-hole stabilization in the oil and gas industry.

Jeff’s long career began after his attendance of Southern Vocational School in Lafayette. A native and current resident of Scott, Louisiana, Jeff and his wife of 45 years have two children. Among his hobbies is raising cattle.

Garland J. Champagne, Jr.

Co-owner

Garland, also co-owner of MetalCraft Manufacturing and located in the Lafayette, Louisiana location, joined MetalCraft in 2011. He brought with him more than 33 years of experience in machining and hard facing of stabilizers, mills and stub welding stators/rotors and collars. Having served as a shop manager for 15 years of his career, Garland fully understands the equipment and tools common in today’s oil and gas industry.

A graduate of Breaux Bridge High School in 1983, he continues to reside in his home town and has been married for 27 years.He and his wife have two children. Besides spending time with his family, Garland enjoys the traditional Louisiana pastimes of hunting and fishing.