NEW ORLEANS – Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new associates: Stacey Moore Buchanan, Litigation Shawn J. Daray, Tax Vanessa W. Graf, Corporate Todd Heffner, Litigation Christopher A. Henry, Litigation Michael J. O’Brien, Litigation Samantha…
Michael DeGruy, chief operating officer at Ryan Gootee General Contractors LLC, has recently purchased a minority interest in the privately held Metairie-based commercial construction company. The announcement was made by Ryan Gootee, RGGC’s president and chief executive officer. As RGGC’s…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans public relations firm Gambel Communications is announced that Claire Massey has joined the team as a communications strategist. Details were shared in a press release. As a communications strategist, Massey’s job responsibilities include media relations,…
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans public relations firm Gambel Communications announced that Emily Dowsett has joined the team as a communications strategist. As a communications strategist, Dowsett's job responsibilities include media relations, community relations, special event planning and management and social…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Louisiana Economic Development secretary Don Pierson will help lead the largest economic development group in the world beginning in January, when he assumes an executive board role for the Washington, D.C.-based International Economic Development Council. According to…
BATON ROUGE, La. — Chris Meaux, a Louisiana entrepreneur and founder of Waitr, is getting involved with another Louisiana startup. According to a press release, Meaux will become a senior advisor to Relief Telemed, an on-demand healthcare platform headquartered inside…
NEW ORLEANS — Last month, the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) recognized St. Tammany West Chamber President & CEO, Lacey Osborne, for celebrating her 30th year of service in the Chamber of Commerce industry. Details were shared in a…
NEW ORLEANS — Verizon Wireless has announced that new hire, Tandra LeMay, has joined the company's ongoing expansion in the Greater New Orleans area as the government affairs director. According to a press release, LeMay joins Verizon with 15 years…
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s award-winning sustainability program has proven to be a model of excellence through its innovations in energy efficiency, composting and recycling, and more. The Convention Center continues to lead the…
GRETNA, La. — Samantha Bush Real Estate Services welcomed a new real estate agent — Damon C. Robinson, MBA. Samantha Bush Real Estate Services is a full-service real estate firm located in Gretna, La. that specializes in residential and commercial…
NEW ORLEANS – At their annual meeting on Oct. 10, at Degas House, members of the Young Leadership Council (YLC) formally voted to approve the proposed slate of 2020 YLC Board Candidates. The organization announced the 24 individuals who will serve…
METAIRIE, La.– RE/MAX Commercial Brokers, Inc. announce the addition of new office manager, Madi Splitt. According to a press release, Splitt is known for her passion for client service and enthusiasm towards the commercial real estate industry. In addition to office management,…
NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, Oct. 14, Walt Leger, III became the senior vice president for Strategic Affairs and General Counsel for New Orleans & Company. Stephen Perry, the president and CEO of New Orleans-based marketing agency, made the announcement.…
NEW ORLEANS – Argent Trust Company announced in a press release that Catherine Gotzkowsky has joined the company as trust associate in the New Orleans office. Argent Trust Company is a division of Argent Financial Group (AFG), a leading independent fiduciary…
NEW ORLEANS – Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. is pleased to announced that member, Susan Talley, has been named to the New Orleans Business Alliance Board of Directors. The firm shared the announcement in a press release. "We are honored to…
NEW ORLEANS — Adams and Reese announced the inclusion of attorneys throughout the firm’s regional footprint in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings, LLC). The firm shared the announcement in a press release. Several…
NEW YORK, NY — The Joan Mitchell Foundation announced the appointment of Toccarra A. H. Thomas as director of its Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans. According to a press release, Thomas has previously served as the inaugural general manager of…
NEW ORLEANS — Riess LeMieux has welcomed Michael Blackwell to the firm as Of Counsel in New Orleans. Blackwell brings additional depth of experience and expertise to the firm’s growing practice in construction law, commercial litigation, and transactional matters. Details…
NEW ORLEANS – Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHC-SLA) has selected Marianne Addy as its new executive director. Addy, a resident of Mandeville, most recently served as chief marketing and communications officer at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, where…
NEW ORLEANS — Firmidable, a national marketing agency for law firms, has hired Doug Cardinale as senior account executive. His role has two parts: helping attorneys grow their practices and helping Firmidable grow its client base as part of the…
NEW ORLEANS – The PALMISANO construction firm announced that Ryan Barrosse has been promoted to senior estimator, where he will lead project estimating efforts on the Preconstruction team. Also, Steve McGovern has been promoted to project executive, where he will work…
BATON ROUGE, La. – Kean Miller announced the addition of Brian Klaslo as director of business development. Klaslo has more than 17 years of legal industry, client service and law firm marketing experience. According to a press release, he will be responsible…
NEW ORLEANS — Karen Dunn has joined Wegmann Dazet, a CPA firm, as director of business development. Details were shared in a press release.Dunn has had a successful sales and business development management career in several industries including banking, legal, and…
NEW ORLEANS — During a Sep. 26 board meeting, the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans selected new officers with the election of Tara C. Hernandez as chair, Darryl D. Berger as vice chairman and William H.…
NEW ORLEANS – Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard welcomed trial attorney Stephen Butterfield as an associate in its New Orleans office. Butterfield brings experience in insurance coverage, casualty defense and trial and appellate litigation. Details were shared in a…
NEW ORLEANS — Kingsley House announced their new board nominations for 2019-2020, for a three-year term: Shannon Joseph, Ralph Mahana and Zwila Martinez. Details were shared in a press release. Shannon Joseph is the workforce development director for Ochsner Health System.…
NEW ORLEANS — Noah Kressler, a shareholder in the New Orleans office of Baker Donelson, has been appointed to the board of directors and executive committee of the New Orleans Business Alliance. Details were shared in a press release. A…
NEW ORLEANS – Zehnder Communications, a fully integrated advertising agency with offices in Louisiana and Nashville, Tennessee, has made several key promotions. According to a press release, the promotions involve the agency’s social media, account services, project management and client development…
NEW ORLEANS — Royal Sonesta New Orleans, a landmark hotel in the heart of the French Quarter, announced the addition of director of rooms Kenneth Jackson and director of engineering Zakaria (Zak) Nyangoro to its executive staff. Details were shared in…
NEW ORLEANS — EskewDumezRipple, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and urban design firm, is announced the elevation of associate Jill Traylor to director of interior design. Details were shared in a press release. The appointment reinforces the firm’s dedication to interior…
