Tulane Awards Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Scholarships
NEW ORLEANS - Five Tulane University students will receive a total of $100,000 for their work in promoting racial…
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Sergio Girau Earns Engineering Award
BATON ROUGE – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana presented professional engineer Sergio Girau with Linfield, Hunter & Junius, with the 2020 A.E. Wilder Award during the 2020 ACECL Fall Conference. The A.E. Wilder Award, named after a…
Robby Cangelosi Wins Engineering Award
BATON ROUGE – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana presented Brian Moldaner with the 2020 Robby Cangelosi award during the 2020 ACECL Fall Conference. The Robby Cangelosi award recognizes the accomplishments of a young professional engineer who is…
UNO Research and Technology Foundation Announces Board Members
NEW ORLEANS – The UNO Research and Technology Foundation announces the appointment of four new members of its board of directors, as well as the slate of officers and board members for 2021. Joining the board are Ayame Dinkler, Kelisha…
Jefferson Business Council Chooses Eric Bosch to Be 2021 Chairman
METAIRIE — The Jefferson Business Council has selected CPA Eric Bosch as its 2021 chairman. He will begin his duties on Jan. 1. The JBC also selected its board officers at a general membership meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Bosch…
Tulane University Names Gary Hoover as Director of the Murphy Institute
NEW ORLEANS - Gary “Hoov” Hoover, a scholar and nationally renowned economist in the study of economic policy and its impact on wealth and income inequality, has accepted the appointment as the new director of Tulane University’s Murphy Institute and…
American Council of Engineering Companies Honors Jefferson Parish
BATON ROUGE – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana presented Jefferson Parish Government with the 2020 QBS award for excellence in the use of qualifications-based selection of engineering services during the 2020 ACECL Fall Conference. “Jefferson Parish government…
McEnery Residential Hires Humphrey as Director of Sales and Training
NEW ORLEANS - McEnery Residential has hired Mike Humphrey to be its director of sales and training. Humphrey has worked in the local real estate market since 2002 and brings years of expertise and experience to this new role. He…
Brandy D. Christian Receives 2020 C. Alvin Bertel Award
NEW ORLEANS – Port of New Orleans President and CEO Brandy D. Christian received the 2020 C. Alvin Bertel Award at a Nov. 19 World Trade Center award ceremony and luncheon. Christian is also the CEO of the New Orleans…
Daphne James Appointed LSU Law Director of Admissions
BATON ROUGE - After serving as associate director of admissions at LSU Law for the past seven years, Daphne James has been appointed director of admissions. James joined the law school’s admissions office team 20 years ago. Prior to serving…
Green Coast Announces Jackie Dadakis as New CEO
NEW ORLEANS - Local real estate development company Green Coast has announced that Jackie Dadakis, who is the company’s current COO, will become president and CEO. Will Bradshaw, who is the current president and CEO, will become the company’s chairman.…
Trahan Architects Hires Margaret Jankowsky as Director of Urban Design
NEW YORK – Trahan Architects, an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New Orleans and New York, announced today that it hired Margaret Jankowsky, ASLA, formerly of Field Operations, to lead its urban design division. She will be based in…
Kelley Kronenberg Expands into N.O. with Addition of Partner Sean P. Sullivan
NEW ORLEANS - Kelley Kronenberg, a multi-practice business law firm, announced the latest addition to its geographic footprint with an expansion into Louisiana. Seasoned insurance defense counselor and litigator Sean P. Sullivan joins the firm as partner and will lead…
N.O. Creator Helping Launch Anheuser-Busch Product
NEW ORLEANS - Local creator Edward Wycliff was selected by Anheuser-Busch to participate in the company’s “Create the Club” marketing campaign promoting a new cocktail-inspired product called Social Club Seltzer. Anheuser-Busch has partnered with independent “creators, innovators, and go-getters” nationwide…
Attorney Melissa Daigrepont Joins Valor Firm
NEW ORLEANS – The Valor Firm has hired Melissa Daigrepont, a licensed attorney, Iraq War Veteran and military spouse. Daigrepont’s experience of over 17 years of practicing law includes serving in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps and working…
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver Welcomes Taylor L. Gamm
NEW ORLEANS = Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver LLC has welcomed Taylor L. Gamm to the firm as an associate. Gamm practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance coverage and bad faith. Before joining the firm, she…
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver Welcomes Aaron M. Ruffin
NEW ORLEANS - Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver LLC has welcomed Aaron M. Ruffin to the firm. Ruffin practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance coverage and bad faith. Before joining the firm, he was a law…
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver Welcomes Whitney M. Antoine
NEW ORLEANS - Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver L.L.C. has welcomed Whitney M. Antoine to the firm as an associate. Antoine practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance coverage and bad faith. Before joining the firm, she…
Urban Properties Real Estate Announces New Partner
NEW ORLEANS – Urban Properties Real Estate LLC - a commercial brokerage, property management and development firm - has announced that Michael Bucher has become a partner. Bucher initially joined the firm in the summer of 2017 as its director…
Satsuma Realtors Adds Blair Lancaster to Team
NEW ORLEANS – Blair Lancaster has joined the team at Satsuma Realtors. Lancaster brings with her a degree in architecture from Louisiana State University and knowledge of interior design, staging, marketing, event planning and home makeovers. Born and raised in…
Stone Pigman Recognized in 2021 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have announced their 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings, recognizing New Orleans-based law firm Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann in 42 practice areas across Louisiana and nationally. For 11 consecutive years,…
Tulane Program Director Honored by Advertising Club
NEW ORLEANS - The Advertising Club of New Orleans named Tulane School of Professional Advancement Digital Design Program Director Amanda Garcia “Educator of the Year” for her work in fostering the growth of the next generation of advertising professionals. The…
Restaurateur Ralph Brennan Elected CIA Chairman of the Board
NEW ORLEANS - Restaurateur Ralph Brennan has been elected the 21st chairman of the board of the Culinary Institute of America. A longtime advocate for the CIA, Brennan was the first New Orleanian to serve on its governing board and…
LED Assistant Secretary Mandi Mitchell Earns Certification
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Economic Development Assistant Secretary Mandi Mitchell has been named a Certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council. This recognition denotes a mastery of skills in economic development and professional attainment, and a commitment to…
Restech Welcomes Clayton Mouney as Director of Revenue
METAIRIE – Restech welcomes Clayton Mouney as the company’s director of revenue. Mouney will be responsible for sales team leadership, driving revenue and contribute to product strategy and selection. Mouney is the former president and oOwner of thinkIT Solutions, a…
Voris Roberts Vigee Named President and CEO of VOA Southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS – Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana announced the selection of Voris Roberts Vigee as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2021. Vigee assumes leadership duties from James M. LeBlanc, who has led the organization…
Blackwell Makes Partner at Riess LeMieux
NEW ORLEANS - Riess LeMieux has announced that Michael S. Blackwell has been named partner. Blackwell has been with the firm since 2019 and represents a variety of clients. He brings experience in the areas of construction law, governmental contracts…
Louisiana Economic Development Undersecretary Earns Certification
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Economic Development Undersecretary Anne G. Villa has been named a Certified Economic Developer by the International Economic Development Council. This recognition denotes a mastery of skills in economic development and professional attainment, and a commitment to…
LaPorte Announces Eric E. Bosch as President and CEO Elect
METAIRIE - LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors announced that Eric E. Bosch, CPA, has been selected as president and CEO elect for the firm. Bosch will assume his duties in that role effective Dec. 1, 2021. Bosch will work closely…
Blue Cross Hires Dr. Stephanie Mills as Chief Medical Officer
BATON ROUGE – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced that Dr. Stephanie Mills, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who has held numerous healthcare leadership roles, will be appointed as the insurer’s executive vice president of health services and…
