Gary Chouest is an American businessman and entrepreneur who is the founder and chairman of the privately held marine transportation and construction company Edison Chouest Offshore. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $1.6 billion, making him one of the wealthiest people in Louisiana.
Chouest’s company, Edison Chouest Offshore, was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Galliano, Louisiana. The company provides a range of services to the offshore oil and gas industry, including marine transportation, construction, and engineering. Edison Chouest Offshore has over 200 vessels in its fleet and operates in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, and the Middle East.