Biz 500

Monique Doucette

Did you know? In 2009, Doucette co-founded the local office of a labor and employment law firm that now includes more than 1,000 attorneys and 55 offices nationwide. She’s also chair of a practice group specializing in investigations of systemic…

Jim Cook

Education Johnson & Wales College (AOS/BS) Louisiana State University in Shreveport (MBA)   What’s your favorite festival? Jazz Fest What’s your favorite “hidden gem” bar, restaurant or business? Bourrée Cajun Smokehouse on Carrollton Avenue What’s something exciting on the horizon…

Justin Hartenstein

Located in Metairie, Oracle Lighting has been designing lighting products for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle and marine markets since 1999. In 2021, the company was awarded SEMA's “Manufacturer of the Year” award for outstanding contribution to the automotive industry.   What do…

Chris Combs

Who would play you in a movie? Will Ferrell. No one else has the hair. What’s your favorite nonprofit cause? We support Catholic Charities, The New Orleans Mission, CAC Hope House, VOA, and many other charities that provide for the…

Mayra Pineda

  Did you know? A native of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Pineda served as Consul General of Honduras from 1990-1994 — years after moving to New Orleans. In this capacity, she worked to promote international relations between Honduras and Louisiana.   What’s…

Adrinda Kelly

Education: New York University (MA), Harvard University (BA)   Did you know? Adrinda Kelly is committed to transforming structural relationships of inequity affecting marginalized populations. In her current role, she supports Black educators and Black-led schools in New Orleans through…

Michael Merideth

Taking a Big Swing After working for Chevron, this engineer and former baseball player partnered with Andre Lewis to establish a New Orleans-based real estate development, construction and property management company. VPG…

Almost 70% of Execs Expect Increased Revenue in 2022

The inaugural edition of the New Orleans 500 was published in November. It's a collection of profiles of the city's influential, involved and inspiring business leaders. Once a month, Biz New Orleans will send an email survey to all the…