Friday Ellis
Mayor, City of Monroe, La.
Friday Ellis is listed as Mayor, City of Monroe, La.. Friday is scheduled to speak at National League of Cities 2026 City Summit on 20 November 2026.
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About
Friday Ellis is an entrepreneur, United States Marine Corps veteran, and Mayor of Monroe, Louisiana, who believes the strongest communities are not built by chasing opportunity. They are built by becoming places opportunity cannot ignore. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, Ellis answered the call to serve by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After completing his military service, he founded Governors Cigar and Pipe and later developed his own premium cigar brands, Governor and First Lady, which found customers around the globe. His entrepreneurial experience taught him the realities of building a business, creating jobs, managing risk, and signing the front of a paycheck.
Upcoming
National League of Cities 2026 City Summit 18 November 2026 – 21 November 2026
- Afternoon General Session Speaker · 20 November 2026
- Small Cities Council Meeting Speaker · 20 November 2026
Spoke alongside
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- Blaine Griffin Council President · Cleveland City Council 1 shared session
- Doug Linkhart National Civic League 1 shared session
- Jay Kiew Innovation Strategist and Author 1 shared session
- Kevin Kramer 1 shared session
- Laura Weinberg Mayor · City of Golden, Co. 1 shared session
- Michael Nutter 1 shared session
- Michele Harradence Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution & Storage · Enbridge Gas 1 shared session
- Sonja Brown 1 shared session