Ralph Stephens is a CPA. He retired as a director from Postlethwaite and Netterville after over 40 years with the firm. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, the American Institute of CPAs, and the Society of Louisiana CPAs.

Some of his current civic associations include Law Studies teacher at Catholic High School, serving on the board of over several charities including the Louisiana Key Academy, TRUCE and Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation, and a member of the Executive committee of St. Vincent de Paul.

In the past, he has served as President of the Boards of Directors of The Arts Council of Greater Baton Roue, Big Buddy, Hospice of Baton Rouge, Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni, Louisiana Business and Technology Center, Louisiana Family Recovery Corps, SJA Foundation, and Sacred Heart School Board.