Rene R. Joyce, 2026 LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction Honoree

Rene R. Joyce: Building an Energy Legacy & Investing in the Future of LSU

Rene R. Joyce has served as a director of Targa Resources, Inc. since its formation in 2005. He previously served as executive chairman of the board and general partner from 2012-2014 and as a director of the general partner from 2005-2021. He also served as CEO from 2005-2011, and as the general partner from 2006-2011.

Joyce was previously a director of Core Laboratories between 2000-2013 and director of APA Corporation from 2017-2021. He was a consultant in the energy industry from 2000-2003, providing advice to various energy companies regarding their operations, acquisitions, and dispositions.

Joyce was president of onshore pipeline operations for Coral Energy (1998-1999), a subsidiary of Shell, which was the gas and power marketing joint venture between Shell and Tejas, a natural gas pipeline company, where Joyce served as president of various operating subsidiaries from 1990-1998, when Tejas was acquired by Shell. He also served on the board of directors at Apache, an exploration and production company.

Joyce served as president of Acadian Pipeline Company from 1980-1999, when Acadian was acquired by Tejas. He began his career as an engineer at Texaco, Inc. in 1970. He received a mechanical engineering degree from LSU and a juris doctorate from Loyola University.

 A Lifelong Commitment to LSU 

Joyce is a member of the LSU Foundation Board of Directors and has served on the LSU Foundation National Board and the Society for Engineering Excellence. A generous supporter of the College of Engineering, Joyce contributed to the renovation of Patrick F. Taylor Hall and established the Joyce Leadership Fund to support current students. He also supports scholarships campus-wide through the LSU Scholarship Fund.

In 2022, Joyce was invited to deliver “The Mechanical Engineering Achievement Lecture” to share insights from his five-decade career. As part of LSU's Fierce for the Future fundraising campaign, Joyce made a leadership gift of $1 million to the College of Engineering. He has been inducted into the LSU College of Engineering Hall of Distinction.

 “When I think of LSU, I am so proud of the positive impacts LSU has on the lives of its students and alumni as well as the tremendous benefits created for the State of Louisiana and our nation.”  

He is married to Kay P Joyce, and they have two children.

Rene R. Joyce will be honored as a 2026 LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction inductee—one of the university’s highest honors, celebrating alumni achievement.

The LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction, presented by FMOL Health, will take place on Friday, April 17, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center.

Learn more about the LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction.