Lee Posey

Posey is a successful Natchitoches businessman who devoted nearly 30 years to public service. He was a two-term mayor of Natchitoches from 2012 to 2020 and a member of the Natchitoches City Council from 1988-2008.

As mayor, Posey worked to improve the quality of life in Natchitoches. He completed the Downtown Riverbank Project which included amphitheater seating and a pavilion and stage area to allow the community to enjoy Cane River. During his administration, PARC Natchitoches was constructed for a variety of local and state sports events. PARC also provides a walking trail, fishing and children’s playground facilities. He also initiated and organized the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot Restoration.

A 1974 graduate of Northwestern, Posey was president of NSU Booster Club and served as NSU Foundation president for 10 years. He was chair of NSU Centennial Celebration in 1984.

The Posey family has a long history at Northwestern as four generations of the family have attended the university. Along with his family, Lee Posey helped set up the Allen and Mary Lee Posey Scholarship to assist Northwestern students pursuing mental, behavioral or allied health studies.