2022 YEAR

IN REVIEW

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2022 GNO, INC . YEAR IN REVIEW
A WORD FROM OUR CEO
Dear Friend of Greater New Orleans,
2022 was an extraordinary year for
GNO, Inc., in which we were required to
“play both sides of the ball” – offense and
defense. Thanks to your extraordinary
support – both financial and intellectual
– the GNO, Inc. team was able to put
together a winning season, which
culminated in being named “Economic
Development Organization of the
Year” by the International Economic
Development Council.
Some of our highlights on “offense”
included:
• Nearly 425 new direct jobs secured,
including tech company Excella
announcing 150 new positions in
New Orleans at an average annual
payroll of $21 million
• Winning a $75 million (one of only 21
in the USA) grant for H2theFuture,
a ground-breaking clean hydrogen
initiative for South Louisiana
• Merging with the World Trade
Center of New Orleans, preserving
the legacy of the first WTC in the
world, and redoubling GNO, Inc.’s
focus on international trade
• Driving the development of
offshore wind, with now over 250
members of the GNO Wind Alliance,
including some of the biggest energy
companies in the world
• A range of legislative wins, ranging
from tax simplification and site
development funding to early
childhood support and nation-leading
innovation in truck transportation
• Growing the award-winning
GNOu training program, with 21
new subjects, including Disaster
Resilience at Dillard University,
Offshore Wind at University of New
Orleans, Renewable Energy at River
Parishes Community College, as well
as the first GNOu Summit, attended
by over 300 workforce and hiring
professionals
• A range of economic mobility
initiatives, including the HBCU STEM
and Startup Internship programs
and re-entry workforce training
partnerships
• Continuing success with
international flights at MSY,
including the return of British
Airways, a new flight to Montreal,
and a successful Air France “pilot”
flight to Paris
• A focused effort on positive earned
media coverage, with 23 national
articles reaching a combined
audience of 136 million readers
in publications like Financial Times,
Entrepreneur, and Politico; plus,
over 90 local media mentions and
published editorials, including 11
newspaper front-page stories
While our “defensive” plays
(and remember, defense wins
championships!) included:
• Formation of The NOLA Coalition,
now with diverse membership of
over 480 nonprofits and businesses
with the mission of creating a safer
and more prosperous New Orleans
for everyone; together, we have
elevated the focus on public safety,
with successes including millions
dedicated to NOPD pay and benefits,
better use of technology, dozens of
officers redeployed to patrol, a range
of new accountability dashboards,
a commitment to a national search
for the new NOPD chief, and over $5
million (of a $15 million commitment)
raised for youth services – creating
a safer today, while investing in
tomorrow
• Relaunching the national Coalition
for Sustainable Flood Insurance
to engage with FEMA and fight for
transparency and affordability for the
National Flood Insurance Program;
progress has included meeting
repeatedly with FEMA leadership and
the publication of a white paper on
NFIP solutions for Congress
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• Supporting efforts to improve flood
protection, including public and
private investment in the power
substation at the S&WB’s Carrollton
Water Plant
• Defending industry on a range of
fronts, from defeating harmful ITEP
legislation and to extending incentives
like Quality Jobs and Competitive
Payroll and countering false narratives
promulgated about responsible
companies creating good jobs
• Working with a range of regional
companies to ensure their continued
presence in Greater New Orleans;
while this retention work is generally
confidential, an example of success
is the re-opening of Hubig’s Pies in
Jefferson Parish
• Executing an array of marketing
programs designed to broaden and
correct the image of Greater New
Orleans, including DestinationGNO,
which helps to drive recognition such
as New Orleans being named a Top
Ten Destination for Remote Work in
the USA at the end of the year
You can read more about GNO,
Inc.’s 2022 highlights and wins in the
following pages. Whether playing
offense or defense, the GNO, Inc. team
– Staff, Investors, Board of Directors,
NextGen Council, and Committee
members -- are energized and creative:
we are a championship squad!
Thank you for being part of the team.
In appreciation,
M I C H A E L H EC HT
President & CEO
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
 GNO, Inc. was selected as the Economic

OUR MISSION Development Organization of the Year

for 2022 by the International Economic

Our mission is to create Development Council (IEDC).

a region with a thriving

economy and an excellent
quality of life, for everyone.

A REGION UNITED
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
GNO, Inc.’s team of project managers works with site selectors and corporate executives in key
industry sectors to attract companies interested in expansion or relocation to a new market –
positioning Greater New Orleans as an affordable and acccessible location with a strong
workforce and responsive training environment. Successful projects yield new jobs for local
residents, increase local commerce, and bring more diversity to the regional economy.

EXCELLA HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD CALUCEM HUBIG'S PIES

Orleans Parish COLLABORATIVE Orleans Parish Jefferson Parish
150 Jobs St. Tammany Parish 70 Jobs
77 Jobs

GENERAL DYNAMICS USL NOLA FAUBOURG BREWING NIAGARA WATER

Orleans Parish Greater New Orleans Orleans Parish Tangiapahoa Parish
50 Jobs 30 Jobs 75 Jobs 70 Jobs

REAL 495 $430M

IMPACT
NEW CAPITAL
JOBS EXPENDITURES
PROJECT UPDATES
In 2022, several regional economic development projects experienced key milestones and were
celebrated through ribbon cuttings, grand openings, product launches, and public celebrations

Avondale Global Gateway Fuji Vegetagle Oil NASA Michoud

The Avondale Global Gateway was Fuji Vegetable Oil opened its a new The 322-foot SLS rocket – built largely
introduced to the world as a global facility in Avondale, a complex used in New Orleans – had its inaugral
logistics hub for intermodal commerce. for food processing, storage, and launch in preparation for travel to the
distribution. moon and Mars.

U.S. Foods Viking River Cruises Second Line Stages

US Foods opened its 205,000 ft2 Viking River Cruises set sail from New Garden District film production facility
distribution center in Marrero Orleans in a vessel built by Edison unveiled its $100M new sound stage
with a full-service demonstration Chouest for luxury cruises up the complex, which spans across two city
kitchen and training center. Mississippi River. blocks.

BUSINESS RETENTION
Greater New Orleans, Inc. supports current businesses in the region through our Business
Retention & Expansion (BRE) program. In 2022, GNO, Inc. consulted with 63 regional companies
through in-person and virtual BRE visits. The program targeted GNO regional headquarters,
food manufacturing, and technology-based companies, as well as partner companies who are
looking to overcome growth challenges.
INDUSTRY GNO, Inc. supports several new industries with the highest
potential for growth in our region, based upon current
SUPPORT market presence, our naturally competitive assets, and
strengths, global market trends, and community goals.

H2THEFUTURE
• Selected as 1 of 21 recipients (out of 529 total applicants) for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge
• Led the successful Phase 2 application process for $50M federal grant and $24.54M state match
• The H2theFuture coalition will execute 5 construction and 2 non-construction/programmatic
grants focused on building a green hydrogen cluster that leverages and supports Louisiana’s
existing industry and assets

OFFSHORE WIND
• GNOwind Alliance grew to over 130 businesses and 250 members who are working to create
and grow the offshore wind energy industry in southeast Louisiana
• Developed a strategic plan for offshore wind to guide the GNOwind Alliance, and ensure
maximum economic development is achieved along the way
• Hosted Wind of Change Business Summit to Rhode Island to explore the Block Island Wind Farm
and learn from wind energy experts
• Announced new partnership with RWE Renewables to build a program that will help Louisiana
companies participate in the growing national supply chain for offshore wind
• Supported HB 165 to expand current limits on individual oil-and-gas leases from a maximum of
5,000 to up to 25,000 acres to accommodate wind energy leases

MUSIC
• Sponsored and supported inaugural launch of NOLA Music Tech, a conference event exploring
the intersection of Music and Tech, with over 200 attendees from across the globe
• Hosted Music Fête, a customized familiarization tour of the music economy industry, with 26
music business experts from around the country
• Launched Re-Mixer, a quarterly event to bring local industry together and foster growth
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
• GNO, Inc. and the World Trade Center New Orleans (WTCNO) approved an operational partnership between
the two organizations – with the WTCNO moving into GNO, Inc., both organizationally and physically,
effectively forming a dedicated “International Trade” partnership with GNO, Inc.
• Launched the Trade Strategy Task Force and the Louisiana Global Trade Coalition to inform and advise
GNO, Inc. and the WTCNO, and help drive momentum on a range of international trade issues primarily
centered around optimizing opportunity for regional ports
• Hosted and met with government delegations, businesses, and key stakeholders from over 20 countries,
including French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting economic activity in Greater New Orleans
• Provided continued support to the New Orleans International Airport for the attraction and retention of
international flights

FOOD MANUFACTURING
• Grew New Orleans Food & Beverage Working Group to nearly 200 membersby adding 22 new members
in 2022
• Convened the group at 5 separate in-person events
• Completed in-depth SWOT Analysis through a series of 3 focus groups as well as in depth research of regional
F&B value added chain assets and best practices from other markets
• Coordinated with local partners to provide technical assistance to NOFAB members (Propeller coordinated a
panel on access to capital and LED spoke to the group about available incentives)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• GNO, Inc. and New Orleans Startup Fund approved for SSBCI funding up to $5M each
• Created & co-sponsored Talent Den at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week with FastStart
• Ongoing engagement with external support programming regarding a possible market entry
• Developed enhancements and new content for StartupNOLA website

New Orleans Food & Beverage Event Block Island Wind Farm Tour
FEDERAL POLICY

GNO, Inc. champions federal legislation and efforts that supports our mission of creating a
thriving region and local economy.

GNO, Inc. Executive Fly-In 2022 Coalition for Sustainable Flood

GNO, Inc. led an executive leadership fly-in to Washington,
D.C. with 12 Board of Directors and Next Gen Council
leaders to discuss a few of the most pressing issues
in the Greater New Orleans region – flood insurance,
infrastructure, energy, coastal restoration, and workforce
development – with Congressional leaders
Regional Infrastructure
• Communication with key stakeholders on federal
infrastructure grant programs and announcements
• Successfully advocated for Louisiana to receive a total
of $2.1B in federal funding for Hurricane Ida recovery;
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster
Recovery (CBDG-DR) funding may now finance grid
infrastructure hardening to ensure the burden of cost
shifts away from ratepayers
• Supported projects ranging from wetlands restoration,
to traffic safety planning, to public transit facilities, to
energy resilience, leading to Louisiana receiving $4B
in total from year one of the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act
• Continued to champion the expansion of passenger rail
services to New Orleans and regional stations
Insurance
To address the launch, implementation, and impact of
Risk Rating 2.0, GNO, Inc. continues to advocate for flood
insurance reform:
• Hosted standing biweekly coalition calls to activate
membership, coordinate concerns, and share resources
• Held a roundtable discussion at Washington Mardi Gras
to discuss the latest on the NFIP and implementation of
Risk Rating 2.0
• Developed a New Orleans Council-adopted resolution
expressing concern about Risk Rating 2.0; supported a
State Resolution adopted
• Authored resolution on Risk Rating 2.0 adopted by
the National Association of Counties (NACo) and
incorporated into their permanent policy document, the
American County Platform
• Worked alongside our federal delegation to draft
legislation and make remarks during committee
hearings, as well as participation in outreach with their
constituents
• Published a white paper analyzing NFIP history, federal
reports, academic research, and Risk Rating 2.0’s
impact on key congressional around the country

Coastal Restoration
• Successfully advocated for the full federal cost share for Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) ecosystem restoration to be
included in the Water Resources Development Act, which will save the state $300M
• Participated in a roundtable for the Congressional Energy, Climate, Conservation Task Force, hosted by Congressman
Garret Graves, to highlight Louisiana’s working coast to Members of Congress
• Organized the 2022 Coastal Legislative Trip Series, taking 35 business leaders, legislators, and staffers to interact with four
coastal projects in action, in construction, or in planning
• Partnered with the Coastal Technical Assistance Center and Go.Be. to connect minority-owned businesses with coastal
contracting resources through the second “Securing Coastal Contracts” webinar
STATE POLICY
GNO, Inc. works to establish and preserve state policies that create a more favorable, competitive,
and reliable business climate in Greater New Orleans and drive long-term job growth and wealth
creation for its citizens.

Economic Development Legislation

Developed and successfully supported (i.e. promoted, lobbied legislators, testified) legislation that fosters a better
business environment, including:
• Tech Tax Simplification – Sponsored legislation to modernize Louisiana’s occupational license tax statute and
sets a flat occupational license tax rate for computer programming businesses
• ITEP – Successfully opposed legislation that would have paved the way for adding the current Industrial Tax
Exemption Program (ITEP) process to the constitution
• Incentives – Actively supported the extension of critical incentive programs: the Quality Jobs Incentive Program
and the Competitive Projects Payroll Incentive (CPPI) Program were extended from 2022 to 2026

Key Policy Tactics

Healthy economic growth for our region is GNO, Inc.’s top priority, and there are several public policy priorities that
will fuel that progress, and the team focused on severl key areas in 2022:

• Infrastructure – Galvanized stakeholders and
elected officials for the successful passage of
a measure to allow DOTD permitting of dual-
tandem container hauling with one cab to
counter supply chain issues and labor shortages;
Supported NO-BR passenger rail advancement
study and project development program
• Entrepreneurship – Successfully supported bills
to help Louisiana be more competitive in pursuing
SBIR/STTR federal grants, and in recruiting out-
of-state awardees of such funds; Successfully
supported reforms to the state’s occupational
licensing structure, which bear some of the most
requirements in the country
• Site Development – Successfully supported
legislation that provides $8M to statewide
Regional Economic Development Organizations
(including GNO, Inc.) for site development and
improvement; Worked with LED as guidelines for
this program were developed
• Early Childhood Care & Education – Continued to
pursue a sustainable and recurring source of revenue
for early childhood education, resulting in $84M
allocation for programs across the state
• Offshore Wind – Successfully advocated for the
increase of the maximum acreage for wind leases to
25,000 acres and the establishment of the state’s right
to enter into revenue-sharing leases for wind energy
• Education – Organized adovacy from the tech industry
for the successful passage of bills which increase access
to computer science education for high school students
who want to qualify for TOPS
• 2023 Session Preparation – GNO, Inc. has evaluated
best practices from other states and is meeting with
stakeholders to determine legislative strategies to
accentuate the Climate Action Plan, advance hydrogen
adoption, and assist with clean technology transitions
Launched in July to harness our region's collective resources to create a safer and more prosperous New Orleans for
all residents. the group now grown over 485 non-profit and corporate partners. The NOLA Coalition has a two-part,
concurrent plan to build a safer New Orleans:

1. COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR NOPD – Near-term actions to reduce violence, based on best-practices
2. INVESTMENT IN YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES – Creation of a $15M program, distributed over 3 years, aimed
at strengthening social services to support our youth, and drive generational change
Wins for The NOLA Coalition include:
• Millions of dollars have now been dedicated to new pay and benefits for NOPD, and dozens of officers
redeployed to patrol across the city
• Supported measures to deploy the better use of technology by NOPD
• Launched a range of new accountability dashboards to track crime trends
• Secured a commitment to launch a national search for the new NOPD chief
• Issued $906,300 in funding grants to 23 Orleans Parish youth-serving program providers – $5.3M of the
coalition's three-year $15M goal has been raised, well ahead of schedule

H2theFuture was chosen as 1 of 21 recipients (out of 529 total applicants) for the U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. GNO, Inc. led the successful Phase 2
application process that led to a $50M federal grant and $24.54M state match.

The H2theFuture coalition, led by GNO, Inc., will execute 5 construction and 2 non-construction/programmatic grants
focused on building a green hydrogen cluster that leverages and supports Louisiana’s existing industry and assets.
THE NEW ORLEANS BRAND
Marketing Outreach
Worked with local agency on “That Happens Here” social media campaign to generate awareness of the
DestinationGNO website and encouraged audiences in Houston, Atlanta, and Austin to explore the possibility of
moving to New Orleans, alongside a “Never Settle” campaign that positioned Greater New Orleans as an accessible
lifestyle alternative to dense urban cores in in New York City, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Locally, the work of GNO, Inc. was shared with local audiences through partnerships with OUTFRONT media for
billboards around Greater New Orleans, Biz New Orleans magazine in each issue of their publication, and limited
targeted ad campaigns on radio and television.

National Media
Partnership with public relations firm earned 23 national media mentions, with a combined audience of 136M who
exposed to details of progress from the region in entreprenuership, clean energy, flood insurance reform, higher
education and HBCUs, international trade, and other topics in Financial Times, Entrepreneur, Politico, and more.

Local Media
Engaged local news outlets to increase visibility of GNO, Inc. initiatives, including eleven features on the front page
of the Times-Picayune, two standing weekly appearances on The Newell Normand show (WWL AM-FM), regular
segments on Great Day Louisiana (WWL-TV), quarterly publication Region magazine with Renaissance Publishing,
alongside real-time commentary on critical news events with local TV, print publications, and opinion editorials.

Accolades
Multiple national news outlets have recognized the economic renaissance of Greater New Orleans, ranking the
region highly in several key metrics when compared with other U.S. markets.

Louisiana Universities GNO Metro #8 New Orleans Airport New Orleans named the
ranked #4 in the USA for for Percentage of Named One of Best in #2 City to Visit in the
Social Mobility Entrepreneurs North America United States
WORKFORCE GNO, Inc. serves as a workforce development intermediary,
connecting employers to education and training providers to

DEVELOPMENT produce industry-relevant programming and curricula, through

signature GNOu programs.

Partnerships are coordinated by GNO, Inc. for the benefit of employers, training providers, and students. GNOu is
a “triple win” for the region. Companies receive the employees they need, training partners receive market-relevant
curriculums for their students, and residents are better equipped for high-demand jobs in the region.

Music Industry Career Development University Partnership

Launched in June 2022, MIC'D UP provides a turnkey solution for the music industry to
connect with local talent and to prevent students from moving to outside markets to gain
on-the-job industry experience.
• Five fellows placed in on-the-job training assistance with four music industry employer
partners: MidCitizen Entertainment, GLBL WRMNG (Nate Cameron), Second Line Arts
Collective, and DJ Raj Smoove

GNO Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program

In an unprecedented partnership, Laitram, McCormick, Elmer Chocolate, Delgado
Community College, Northshore Technical Community College, and Nunez Community
College continue to grow an apprenticeship program to address the shortage of
mechatronics workers in advanced manufacturing careers.
• The program has graduated 13 apprentices, with 21 apprentices currently in the program

Tech Hub at New Orleans BioInnovation Center  

The Tech Hub offers programming to prepare enrolled students for a rewarding technology
career, developed in collaboration with Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana
Community and Technical College System, and New Orleans BioInnovation Center.
• Delgado has offered a variety of courses to the public, including Agile Scrum Master,
AWS Cloud Foundations, IT Fundamentals, and IT Cybersecurity
• 80+ participants have completed courses and earned industry-based credentials

Project P.O.W.E.R.: Preparing Our Workforce for Energy

Renewal
GNO, Inc. and River Parishes Community College received a U.S. Department of Labor grant
to develop training programs in new energy sectors.
• GNO, Inc. and RPCC continue to grow the Business and Industry Leadership Team to
advise curricula and job placement efforts
• Established the Solar Installation and Repair training program with regional
employer partners
• Established employer partnerships for work-based learning and job placement
for students
Worked with WhereWeGo to revamp and relaunch the GNO
CareerGuide to better connect individuals to high wage,
high demand careers, training providers, organizations
providing tuition assistance, wrap around services, tutoring,
and other resources.
Through the StudyNOLA initiative, GNO, Inc. continues
to promote and develop materials positioning Greater
New Orleans as a higher education destination to attract
incoming students from around the world and grow the
regional talent pipeline.

Held the inaugural summit in September 2022, with 28 industry
workforce and talent development best practices sessions
and 300+ attendees to learn industry workforce demand and
trends from advanced manufacturing, logistics, wind energy,
technology, maritime, and beyond.
Partnership with the 13 regional higher education Presidents
and Chancellors to help coordinate collaborative projects
to strengthen the ecosystem and regional brand as a higher
education destination.

GNOrocs – the Region One Center for STEM – continues to grow

the Regional Advisory Committee which convenes quarterly to
discuss student pathways to local industries and careers, including
apprenticeships and direct workforce training.

HBCU STEM Connect Internship
Pairs STEM business and industry leaders in the GNO region
with HBCU STEM undergraduates to increase diversity, equity,
and inclusion in these employment areas.
• 14 students selected from 3 regional HBCUs, 100% were
STEM majors
• 5 students offered internship extensions with their host
companies for the remainder of the summer. 1 student
offered 2023 summer internship
WISE Women: Women in the STEM Economy
Designed to engage young women and inspire them to pursue
STEM programming in their schools, and ultimately, their
occupation, and encourage them to choose STEM pathways where
they are patently underrepresented.
• Over 60 applications in grades 9-12, with 22 selected for the
first cohort
• Companies: NASA – Michoud, AOS Interior Environments,
Chalmette Refinery, The Ranch, Obatala Sciences, Cornerstone
Chemical, Build Strong Academy, New Orleans Technical
Education Provider, Nunez Community College, and the New
Orleans International Airport
ECONOMIC
MOBILITY
GNO, Inc.’s Economic Mobility Action Plan focuses on action-oriented solutions and initiatives
aimed to generate wealth creation for Black Greater New Orleans residents by providing
access to economic opportunities through the leveraging of assets and advocacy. 

The mission is to leverage local, regional, and statewide ecosystems to provide access to
economic resources and opportunities through a variety of initiatives and partnerships. 

Re-Entry Workforce HBCU Startup Internship

Training Black Tech Ecosystem Completed the 2nd annual HBCU

Secured $200K grant to work with Successful partnership Startup Internship program, pairing 12

the Louisiana Parole Project and with Black Tech NOLA selected students with 12 startups for

Orleans Parish Office of Workforce 2022, a virtual inclusive paid internships.

Development to strengthen pipelines for innovation conference that

the formerly incarcerated into industry- captured the attention Expanded the program to include a

driven training and career pathways. of attendees across full week of onboarding training from
digital platforms and Idea Village and OHUB (Opportunity

Met with Louisiana Department explored solutions that Hub), including a Mock Demo Day and a

of Corrections leaders to discuss are focused on fostering mid-summer Phelps Dunbar-sponsored

deepening employment pipelines, a sustainable, diverse instructional seminar on business

decreasing barriers to employment, tech, entertainment, and registration, access to capital, branding

and strengthening educational/ creative local digital- and marketing, and intellectual property.

workforce opportunities for formerly focused economy. Participants were asked to speak to a

incarcerated individuals. statewide HBCU Advisory Council.

Access to Capital Digital Divide
Facilitated a masterclass, Securing Startup Noir NOLA Brought together LCTCS leaders

Coastal Contracts, in partnership with Co-hosted the 2nd Annual and internet service providers to

Coastal Protection and Restoration Culture + Capital event discuss broadband workforce training

Authority (CPRA) and Louisiana during Essence Festival needs –leading to the implementation

Coastal Technical Assistance Center Weekend, to highlight the of a certificate program at Nunez

(LCTAC) for the New Orleans Regional Black startup ecosystem Community College.

Black Chambers of Commerce and a in the Greater New

supplementary workshop with Go.Be., Orleans region. The event Successfully supported multiple

CPRA, and CTAC. allowed local founders parishes during the State's Granting
and startups to interact Unserved Municipalities Broadband

Supported 100 Black Angels and Allies with nationally recognized Opportunities (GUMBO) application

for Small Business Credit Initiative venture capital firms and process, which led to the GNO region

(SSBCI) funding, which will generate entrepreneurial leaders receiving 5 awards totaling $129.5M

more than $1M into the GNO startup from around the country. and serving 66,306 new locations.

ecosystem for black founders.

HBCU STEM Connect Internship

HBCU Startup Internship Black Tech NOLA

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF Ben Hales
New Orleans Saints and
COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Pelicans
Susan Bonnett Bourgeois Tony Adams
Northshore Community First Horizon Colette Hirstius
Foundation Shell USA
Chair Adam Anderson
T. Parker Host/Avondale Andrea Huseman
Christopher J. Kane Global Gateway Out of This World Consultants
Adams & Reese
Kristi App Todd C. James
Chair-Elect
World Trade Center New Broadmoor
Leah Brown Orleans/J.W. Allen & Company Andy Kopplin
Chevron
Arnold Baker Greater New Orleans
Secretary & Treasurer
Black Marlin Marine Foundation
Richard F. Cortizas
Eric E. Bosch Anne Teague Landis
Jones Walker
Jefferson Business Council Landis Construction
Immediate Past Chair
Jaimmé A. Collins Louis Lauricella
Michael Hecht
Liberty Bank Lauricella Land Company
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
President & CEO Patrick Comer Tandra LeMay
Cint Verizon
Kim M. Boyle
Phelps Dunbar Lacey Merrick Conway William Lemoine
Latter & Blum LEMOINE
Philip J. Gunn
Postlethwaite & Netterville Jim Cook Gary Lorio
Past Chair Emeritus Sheraton New Orleans Hotel Hancock Whitney Bank
Gay Le Breton Courtney Thibodeaux Davis Ronnie Mains
Chaffe & Associates Bart’s Office Inc. CRC Global Solutions
Past Chair Emeritus Jonathan Matessino
Karen DeBlieux
Paul Matthews Capital One Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Port of South Louisiana Edward Methe
John L. Donahue III
Phillip R. May DonahueFavret Contractors Gibbs Construction
Entergy Louisiana Kevin Monroe
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost
Aimee Quirk Cox
Chalmette Refining/PBF Energy
Ochsner Ventures Daniel Padilla
Greg Feirn
Matthew Saacks DXC Technology
LCMC Health
Ampirical Solutions Graham Ralston
Ken Flower Regions Bank
Eric Schouest Woodward
Cleco Christopher Reade
Steven A. Friedman LookFar
Guy Williams Pan-American Life Insurance
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Group Deanna Rodriguez
Past Chair Emeritus Entergy New Orleans
Todd Fuller
John J. Zollinger, IV Associated Terminals Matthew Rosenboom
Home Bank International-Matex Tank
Stacy Gautreau Terminals
Dow
Brian J. Rotolo Jim Hudson Mary Matalin
Ernst & Young Citizens National Bank
PJ Morton
Matt Schwartz Leslie Jacobs Morton Records and Maroon 5
Domain Companies
Patricia LeBlanc Roger Ogden
Michael J. Siegel Leblanc Fantaci Villio Ogden Development and
Corporate Realty Investments
Marty Mayer
Jeffrey Stadler Stirling Properties UNIVERSITY
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
Suzanne Mestayer EX-OFFICIO
Dana R. Stumpf ThirtyNorth Investments James H. Ammons
Durr Heavy Construction Southern University at New
William A. Oliver Orleans
Neel Sus William A. Oliver Enterprises
Susco (1947-2019) Jim Carlson
Northshore Technical
Mike Tillman Patrick Quinlan Community College
Rain CII Ochsner (Retired)
John L. Crain
Sidney Torres III Greg Rusovich Southeastern Louisiana
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Transoceanic Development University
Charitable Foundation
Henry Shane Justin Daffron S.J.
Townsend Underhill Favrot & Shane Loyola University New
Stirling Properties Orleans
Dan Wagner HONORARY
Michael A. Fitts
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of ADVISORS Tulane University
Louisiana Ginger Cangelosi
Tangipahoa Economic Rochelle L. Ford
Scott T. Whittaker Dillard University
Development Foundation
Stone Pigman
Bret Clesi Larissa Littleton-Steib
Kevin N. Wilkins Delgado Community College
Louisiana Consular Corps
trepwise
Lionel Dutreix Stanton F. McNeely III
PAST CHAIR NASA’s Michoud Assembly University of Holy Cross
EMERITUS Facility
Steve Nelson
Dale Benoit Lee Giorgio LSU Health Sciences
Print All Select Properties
John W. Nicklow
Maura Donahue Merritt Lane The University of New Orleans
DonahueFavret Contractors Canal Barge
Quintin D. Taylor
Tommy Faucheux Jay Lapeyre River Parishes Community
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Laitram College
Gas Association
Walt Leger III Tina Tinney
Tara Hernandez New Orleans & Company Nunez Community College
JCH Properties+
Kevin Lin C. Reynold Verret
William H. Hines Twitch Xavier University of Louisiana
Jones Walker
Ti Martin William Wainwright
William Hoffman Commander’s Palace Northshore Technical
Woodward Interests Community College
2023 NEXTGEN COUNCIL

MEMBERS Jacquelyn Dadakis Riley Kennedy

Green Coast Enterprises Woodward Design+Build
Marina Manzanares
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank Jessica DeFraites Andrew Koehler
NextGen Council Chair Mardi Gras Productions Intralox
Katie Klibert Jimmy Dunn Joey LaRocca
REV First Horizon Fidelity Bank
NextGen Council Vice Chair Brandon Falls Ralph Mahana
Louis Bartels The Cafe and Conference Windsor Court Hotel
b1Bank Centre on 11
Lauren Mastio
Pepper Baumer Kevin Ferguson Jones Walker
Baumer Foods New Orleans & Company
Gordon McLeod
Ryan Berger Augie Gallo The McEnery Company
The Berger Company Gallo Mechanical
Jeremy McMullin
Rory Blossman Taylor Gilbert Ernst & Young
Latter & Blum Chaffe & Associates
Michael Merideth
Matt Brichetto Josh Golding VPG Enterprise
Vintage Church Hartwig Moss Insurance
Sam Miles
Agency
Otto Candies IV International-Matex Tank
Crowley Michael Harowski Terminals
Wilson Elser Moskowitz
David Cavell Brian Moldaner
Edelman & Dicker
Dow T. Baker Smith
Jennifer Heard
Alexandra W. Cheramie Janet Colley Morse
The Magnolia Companies
Chevron The Dupuy Group
of Louisiana
Ryan Christiansen Michael Morse
Kiel Johnson
Liskow & Lewis Postlethwaite & Netterville
Capital One Bank
Amanda Coates Ben Morvant
Neil Jolly
Port of New Orleans Crescent Towing
Louisiana Pain Specialists
Wayne Connor Benny Nguyen
R. Chauvin Kean
Ochsner Health Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
Kean Miller
Patrick Cresson Raj Pandit
OUTFRONT Pandit Law
Chad M. Perrier PAST CHAIR Kris Khalil
Universal Data New Orleans
EMERITUS BioInnovation Center
Brock Piglia
Leigh Ann Bogran
DonahueFavret Lyle LeBlanc
United Real Estate
Contractors Scale Workspace
Josie Delaune
Ryan Rodrigue Camille Sumner
Smoothstack
Hub International Young Leadership Council
Tommy Faucheux
Taylor Schaul Aulston Taylor
Louisiana Mid-Continent
Jacobs St. Augustine High School
Oil & Gas Association
Kristin Swanson Scott
Melissa Gibbs
Swanson Insurance UNIVERSITY
Gibbs Construction
Agency
Will Hales EX-OFFICIO
Erica Sensenbrenner
Market Cross Adrian Guy
Adams & Reese
Bryan Hodnett Dillard University
Merrick Sloss
DonahueFavret Angelina Carmichael
Bellwether
Contractors Northshore Technical
Ross Talbert Community College
Todd C. James
Louisiana Federal Credit
Broadmoor Jason Droddy
Union
Alden Kellogg LSU Health Sciences
Otis Tucker
United Healthcare Rob Lalka
Trucking Innovations
Brandon Nelson Tulane University
Jason Waggenspack
JP Morgan Chase [Ohio] Katherine Lemoine
The Ranch Film Studio
Nunez Community College
Celeste Favrot Wagner
Favrot & Shane ADVISORS Yun-Chen Morgan
Southeastern Louisiana
Aaron Walker Buddy Boe University
Camelback Ventures Invictus Solutions/
Cypress Physical Christopher Rholdon
Casey Wendling Therapy/Sophisticated University of Holy Cross
DeutschKerrigan Hospitality Group Anne Riley
John Woodard Samantha de Castro Delgado Community
Stirling Properties St. Charles Parish College

John Fraboni Ben Samuel

Operation Spark The University of New
Orleans
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Ampirical Solutions
AOS Interior Environments
Associated Terminals
Atmos Energy
Auto-Chlor Services
b1BANK
Bart’s Office
The Boeing Company
Canal Barge Company
Chaffe & Associates
Chalmette Refining
Cint
Citizens National Bank
Complete Logistical Services
Cornerstone Chemical
Company
Corporate Realty
Cox Communications
CRC Global Solutions
Crescent Bank & Trust
Crowley Maritime
Corporation
CSRS
Delta Administrative
Services
The Domain Companies
DonahueFavret Contractors
Durr Heavy Construction
DXC Technology
Ernst & Young
Four Seasons Hotel and
Private Residences New
Orleans
Gallo Mechanical
Gibbs Construction
Globalstar Port of South Louisiana
Greater New Orleans Postlethwaite & Netterville
Foundation Pyramid Audio
Gulf Wind Technology Rain CII
Harrah’s New Orleans Red River Bank
Casino
Revelry Labs
Home Bank
Service Corporation
HUB International International
Andrea Huseman – Sheraton New Orleans
Corporate Realty
Southwest Airlines
Impetus
St. Bernard Parish
Leslie Jacobs
St. Charles Parish
Jefferson Business Council
St. James Parish
Jensen Companies
St. John the Baptist Parish
Kean Miller
St. Tammany Corp.
Kelly Hart Pitre
Stirling Properties
Landis Construction
Company Stone Pigman Walther
Wittmann
Lauricella Land Company
Susco
LEMOINE
Tangipahoa Parish
Lookfar
Transoceanic Development
The Meraux Foundation
trepwise
Northshore Business
Council Tulane University
Northshore Community Universal Data
Foundation UNO Research &
Ogden Development Technology Foundation
Investments Venture Global
Pan-American Life Robbert and Jenny Vorhoff
Insurance Group
Weyerhaeuser
Phelps Dunbar
Windsor Court Hotel
Plaquemines Association of
Woodward Design+Build
Business & Industry
YouthForce NOLA
Plaquemines Port Harbor &
Terminal District Zatarain’s / McCormick &
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Port of New Orleans
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AARP Louisiana
Advantous Consulting
Associated Builders &
Contractors New Orleans /
Bayou Chapter
Baker Donelson
Kim Barnett
Baumer Foods
Bellwether Technology
The Berger Company
Berni Consulting
The Cafe and Conference
Centre on 11
CenTrio Energy
Commander’s Palace
Crescent Crown Distributing
Crescent Payroll Solutions
Crescent Towing
Deloitte
Deutsch Kerrigan
Ducky Recovery
The Dupuy Group
The Ehrhardt Group
PARTNERS
Acadian Ambulance
AECOM
Brian Gibbs Development
Camelback Ventures
Circular Consulting
Crescent Growth Capital
DCL Mooring & Rigging
Dixie Mill
Ericksen Krentel
Finn McCool’s Irish Pub
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Fidelity Bank
Fishman Haygood
Green Coast Enterprises
Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency
Hertz Investment Group
High Voltage Software
HRI Properties
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Insperity
Jacobs
Levelset
Liberty Bank
Liskow & Lewis
LLOG Exploration Company
Louisiana Association of
Independent Colleges &
Universities
Louisiana Federal Credit Union
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil
and Gas Association
Louisiana Pain Specialists
MAPP
The Helis Foundation
Holly & Smith Architects
ILSI Engineering
JCH Properties+
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Jones Lang LaSalle
Kent Design Build
LaPorte
Louis Armstrong New Orleans
International Airport
Mahl & Associates
New Orleans Regional Leadership
Institute
Mardi Gras Productions
The McEnery Company
McGlinchey Stafford
Metairie Bank
New Orleans & Company
OxyChem
Pandit Law
Plaquemines Parish
PoolCorp
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PRIME Business Advisory Solutions
The Ranch Film Studios
Ryan
South Louisiana Bank
Swanson Insurance Agency
T. Baker Smith
ThirtyNorth Investments
Trucking Innovation
Union Pacific Railroad
Venice Port Complex
VPG Enterprise
Waldemar S. Nelson & Co.
Wegmann Dazet & Company
Republic National Distributing
Company
REV
Ryan Gootee General Construction
Select Properties
Stokes & Associates / Ellevate
Louisiana
Venice Port Coalition
Vintage Church of New Orleans
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