Leger Replaces Rodrigue as Chairman of Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
NEW ORLEANS - From the Morial Convention Center: The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition…
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Tulane to Host National Design Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. – From Tulane: The Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) is excited to announce the University of Hawaii, Iowa State University, and Tulane University as the next three hosts of MICD’s regional sessions. All three institutions have an…
St. Tammany Quality Network Announces Awards
COVINGTON – From the St. Tammany Quality Network: St. Tammany Quality Network presented the 2020 first quarter Medical Director’s Award to Drs. Joshua Yellen, Sunil Purohit, Joshua Sleeper, and Ross Hogan for their involvement with the development and implementation of…
Inaugural ‘Willie Paretti Heart Hero Award’ Given to Annette Dowdell
METAIRIE - From the American Heart Association: Due to her years of work broadening employee wellness programs in companies across our community and creating productive work forces through intentional health and wellness solutions, Annette Dowdle was awarded the inaugural Willie…
John Jerry Glas Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
NEW ORLEANS – John Jerry Glas has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Mr. Glas is the chair of the Civil Litigation Department at the law firm…
Tulane Design Students Win Big at ADDY Awards
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane School of Professional Advancement digital design students received 24 accolades including a Best in Show Award at the 2020 Advertising Club of New Orleans ADDY Awards on Feb. 28 at the Orpheum Theater. “We are honored…
Larry Johnson Named Chaplain for NOPD's 1st and 5th Districts
NEW ORLEANS - As Baptist Community Ministries' newest chaplain serving the NOPD, Larry Johnson will provide on-the-scene spiritual and emotional support to officers and victims experiencing crisis and trauma. Specifically, BCM’s Chaplaincy Services Division provides spiritual care and consultation to…
Battiste Joins Baptist Community Ministries
NEW ORLEANS - As Baptist Community Ministries' education grants program director, Todd Battiste will guide the development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of education supported by BCM grant funds. Battiste has served on numerous volunteer committees and boards, including the New…
Con-Tech Welcomes Santangelo as Corporate Controller
NEW ORLEANS – Con-Tech International, a global supplier of custom and standard manufactured metal and plastic parts, is pleased to announce that Christy C. Santangelo, CPA, has been named corporate controller. Previously, Santangelo served as the financial controller for Meitec…
St. Charles Parish Hospital Names New Chief Executive Officer
LULING – St. Charles Parish Hospital has promoted Terrell Neal to chief executive officer. Neal most recently served as interim CEO while continuing to serve as the hospital’s chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. Neal joined Ochsner Health System in 2015,…
Mike Otero Promoted to Chief Risk Officer at Hancock Whitney
GULFPORT - Michael Otero, the new chief risk officer at Hancock Whitney, is an executive vice president at the bank with more than 32 years of leadership experience in financial services audit, compliance and risk management. Otero, who came to…
Meyer Named Board Chairman of St. Tammany Chamber
COVINGTON — The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors elected Tom Meyer, vice president of Benefit Planning Group Insurance & Wealth Management, to a one-year term as its chairman. He succeeds Townsend Underhill, president of development with Stirling…
Kelly Theard Becomes Managing Partner at Deutsch Kerrigan
NEW ORLEANS- Kelly Theard, head of the construction department at New Orleans-based law firm Deutsch Kerrigan, has been elected as the law firm’s most recent managing partner. Theard is the first woman elected to the firm as managing partner in…
Financial Advisor Dupas Earns National Recognition
METAIRIE - The National Association of Plan Advisors has published its 2019 list of Top DC Advisor Teams. Emmett G. Dupas III, wealth management advisor with Bienville Capital Group in Metairie, was among those advisors recognized. The list includes teams…
Thibodaux to Receive 'Lympho-Maniac' Award
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Lympho-Maniac Cancer Fund will honor cancer survivors at the 15th Annual New Orleans Lympho-Maniac Disco Extravaganza on March 28 at Mardi Gras World. This year's male winner of the "Shannon De Blanc Ultimate Lympho-Maniac…
Ochsner Announces Appointment of Deborah Grimes as Chief Diversity Officer
NEW ORLEANS –Ochsner announced the appointment of Deborah Grimes, RN, JD, MSHQS, to chief diversity officer. In her role, Grimes will be critical in leading workforce and employee strategy for Ochsner. Grimes will support the ongoing development of policies and…
NASA Physicist is First in Delgado’s ‘She Means Business’ Speaker Series
NEW ORLEANS - K. Renee Horton, Ph.D., was the speaker and guest of honor at a Delgado Community College luncheon at Delgado's City Park Campus in New Orleans. She spoke on the topic of diversity, inclusion and women in STEM…
Ericksen Krentel Adds to Tax Team
NEW ORLEANS - Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants has announced additions to its tax services team: Kenny Eldridge CPA has joined the firm as a manager. Eldridge focuses on federal and state taxation, including tax compliance and consulting. He specializes in…
Gettys Joins Palmisano Preconstruction Team
NEW ORLEANS - Josh Gettys is the newest pre-construction executive at Palmisano, a construction company headquartered in downtown New Orleans. Josh brings 23 years of experience in the development and construction of large-scale projects to his role. He has managed…
Business Leaders Attend Delgado Fundraiser at Galatoire’s
NEW ORLEANS - The Delgado Community College Foundation hosted its “Building Futures and Constructing Solutions” fundraiser at Galatoire’s Restaurant in the French Quarter. All proceeds from the event are going to the architectural design construction technology and civil and construction…
LABI Announces 2020 Board of Directors, Emerging Leaders Council
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry formally announced its officers and board of directors for 2020 along with the members of the 2020 LABI Emerging Leaders Council, a group of distinguished entrepreneurs and young professionals. “I…
Matt Lambert Honored By Brother Martin High School
NEW ORLEANS - At Brother Martin High School's 29th annual Brother More Schaefer Recognition Ceremony, Matt Lambert was recognized as this year’s Brother More Schaefer Faculty Award recipient. “Matt is the embodiment of excellence in instruction, formation and witness -…
BGR Welcomes New Members to Its Board of Directors
NEW ORLEANS - The Bureau of Governmental Research - a private, nonprofit, independent research organization - announced the selection of four new board members. The board members, who will serve for three-year terms, are charged with "advancing informed public policy…
Six Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America
NEW ORLEANS - Frilot LLC announced that six of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. The following attorneys received this prestigious designation for proven…
Marc Becker Honored by Hostmark Hospitality Group
NEW ORLEANS - Marc Becker, director of sales and marketing for the Higgins Hotel and Conference Center, has been named the Hostmark Hospitality Group's “Sales and Revenue Leader of the Year." In November, he was also named the “Sales and Marketing Executive of the…
Gambel Communications Promotes Anna LeDonne to Creative Director
NEW ORLEANS – Public relations firm Gambel Communications announces that Anna LeDonne has been promoted to creative director. LeDonne joined Gambel in 2017 and most recently held the position of communications strategist. As creative director, LeDonne handles media relations, social…
Morial Convention Center Announces Promotion for Kari Morehead
NEW ORLEANS - Kari Morehead has been named special events and partnerships coordinator for the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Morehead will be responsible for the coordination of all activities related to NOLA Christmasfest, an annual indoor holiday…
LSU’s Manship School to Induct Four Communicators to Hall of Fame
BATON ROUGE – LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication will honor the accomplishments of four distinguished mass communication professionals as they are inducted into the Manship School Hall of Fame at its annual gala on March 30. In its 46th year,…
Rick Flick to receive 25 Year Dealer Award as Dealer at Banner Chevrolet
NEW ORLEANS - In recognition of 25 years of service as dealer and owner of Banner Chevrolet in New Orleans, General Motors officials Kevin Messmer and Matthew Thompson will honor Rick Flick with the 25 Year Dealer Award. Celebration activities…
Tulane Health Promotes Guidroz to Associate Chief Nursing Officer
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane Health System has promoted nursing veteran Deon Guidroz to associate chief nursing officer. She will provide nursing leadership for quality and patient experience initiatives at the system’s Tulane Medical Center campus in downtown New Orleans. “It’s…
