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For his support of our success, both personally and professionally, the Milnor family is proud to congratulate Jim Pellerin on being inducted as a 2019 Junior Achievement Laureate. Jim credits his success to the dedication and hard work of Milnor employees, to role models who taught him how to conduct business, and to his family, especially his wife, Stacy, for their love and support. James W. Pellerin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1952. He is the president and CEO of Pellerin Milnor Corporation, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia. Jim began his career in 1974 as a project engineer with Pellerin Milnor and worked his way up in the company, becoming General Vice President in 1978, President and CEO in 1983, and adding the title of Chairman of the Board in 1987. He currently leads a workforce of more than 500 people manufacturing industrial laundry machinery and oversees an extensive dealer network across the globe. Milnor laundry machinery is recognized worldwide as the industry leader. As President and CEO, Jim is proud of the fact that no one has to ask his permission to do the right thing. He is grateful for his Jim Pellerin would like to company’s reputation for engineering, durability, and customer congratulate the 2019 Laureates: support. One of his mottos is “There is no substitute for the truth.” Lynne A. Burkart Jim has served on many committees as Member, Chair, Board Barry F. Kern Member and Director in both professional and personal capacities. He is currently a member of the Harry C. Tompson Center and Dennis Lauscha of LABI (Louisiana Association of Business & Industry). David M. Rubenstein Jim is a proud husband, father, grandfather and brother. Allen Square Jim is especially gratified to congratulate fellow-Laureate, his brother, Curtis Pellerin. PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION – MANUFACTURERS OF INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY MACHINERY RESPECTED WORLDWIDE For his support of our success, both personally and professionally, We are grateful for Curtis’ caring leadership and steadfast guidance the Milnor family is proud to congratulate Jim Pellerin on being in our company’s success. The team at Pellerin Laundry Machinery is honored to congratulate Curtis Pellerin on being inducted as a inducted as a 2019 Junior Achievement Laureate. 2019 Junior Achievement Laureate. Jim credits his success to the dedication and hard work of Milnor Curtis credits his Grandfather and Dad with instilling in him a firm employees, to role models who taught him how to conduct business, work ethic and moral compass. Curtis takes pride that his company and to his family, especially his wife, Stacy, for their love and support. still operates under the same principles that his grandfather established in the 1920s. Integrity, responsibility, service and value are James W. Pellerin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1952. the cornerstones of Pellerin’s continued success. As a boy, he remembers He is the president and CEO of Pellerin Milnor Corporation, and business associates coming to his house from all over the world; these holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering visits sparked a passion for business and a solution-oriented vision. from the University of Virginia. Jim began his career in 1974 as a project engineer with Pellerin Milnor and worked his way up in the Curtis A. Pellerin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1955. He is the company, becoming General Vice President in 1978, President and president of Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company, and holds a CEO in 1983, and adding the title of Chairman of the Board in 1987. Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Tulane University He currently leads a workforce of more than 500 people and an MBA from LSU. Curtis began his career in 1977 as an apprentice manufacturing industrial laundry machinery and oversees an with a laundry machinery dealer in France and then as Manager extensive dealer network across the globe. Milnor laundry and General Manager in Brussels and President in Germany. Curtis machinery is recognized worldwide as the industry leader. returned to the US in 1985 to helm Pellerin Laundry as General Manager and then President. Pellerin Laundry Machinery Sales Company As President and CEO, Jim is proud of the fact that no one has is one of the largest laundry equipment and service dealers in the nation, to ask his permission to do the right thing. He is grateful for his encompassing a 7-state area and employing more than 50 people. Jim Pellerin would like to company’s reputation for engineering, durability, and customer Curtis Pellerin would like to congratulate the 2019 Laureates: support. One of his mottos is He has served on the boards of many professional and civic congratulate the 2019 Laureates: “There is no substitute for the truth.” associations. Curtis is currently a member and serves on the executive committee of the Foundation of Math and Science, Lynne A. Burkart “Sci High” for which he has a deep passion. Lynne A. Burkart Jim has served on many committees as Member, Chair, Board Barry . Kern Member and Director in both professional and personal capacities. Barry . Kern F Curtis is supported by his wonderful wife, Maria, and two great sons – F He is currently a member of the Harry C. Tompson Center and Jean-Marc and Henri. He is also a proud grandfather, uncle Dennis Lauscha of LABI (Louisiana Association of Business & Industry). Dennis Lauscha and brother. David M. Rubenstein David M. Rubenstein Jim is a proud husband, father, grandfather and brother. Allen Square Allen Square Jim is especially gratified to With love and respect, Curtis congratulate fellow-Laureate, would most like to congratulate his brother, Curtis Pellerin. his brother, Jim Pellerin. PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION – MANUFACTURERS OF INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY MACHINERY RESPECTED WORLDWIDE PELLERIN LAUNDRY MACHINERY SALES COMPANY – CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR OUR LAUNDRY CUSTOMERS President’s Message This year, Junior Achievement (JA) celebrates 100 years of impacting the lives of young people across our country. 100 years of helping young people develop an appreciation and understanding of our economy and their roles in making it successful. 100 years of helping young people achieve the realization of their limitless potential. Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is proud to be a part of this transformative work and welcome the next 100 years of shaping and molding the future of our city and our country. Over the past century Junior Achievement has evolved into an organization that is preparing young people to thrive in the 21st century workplace and global economy by inspiring a passion in free enterprise and entrepreneurship and instilling an understanding of personal financial literacy. The past year has seen our organization rise to the challenge of preparing our students for the opportunities available to them here in our region. This is being accomplished through programs like our Career Expo where nearly 3,000 students are being introduced to regionally available, high growth, high wage careers in Digital Media and IT, Health Sciences and Skilled Crafts or our Capstone programs, JA Finance and JA BizTown, where more than 5,000 students see the real life applicability of Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is a 501 c 3 non-profit what they are learning inside and outside of the classroom each day. organization supported by corporate, individual and foundation contributors. If you are interested in supporting Junior Achievement, please call Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans is proud of the work we are (504) 569-8650 or visit www.jagno.org. doing every day to ensure that every student in our area can live a choice filled life. On behalf of our staff, board of governors and the 35,000 students who received JA this year – Thank You! Larry Washington President, JA of Greater New Orleans Congratulations to the 2019 Business Hall of Fame Laureates from your friends at Canal Barge Company! 8Years5 Lynne A. Burkart | Barry F. Kern | Dennis Lauscha | Curtis A. Pellerin | James W. Pellerin David M. Rubenstein | Allen Square 4 2019 Junior Achievement Hall of Fame • www.jagno.org 2018-2019 Junior Achievement Executive Committee Chair Fund Development Lee Anne Sciambra Committee Co-Chairs Managing Partner Kevin Ericksen KPMG, LLP Senior Vice President Hancock Whitney Vice Chair Larry Closs Katharine G. Kay CEO MaxHome, LLC Senior Vice President Capital One, N.A Secretary Bryan P. Scofield Programs & Volunteers Vice President Committee Chair Human Resources Victoria Adams Phipps Pan-American Vice President, Programs Life Insurance Group NOLABA Treasurer Mason G. Couvillon Community Awareness President, Financial Planner & Visibility Dardis Couvillon & Associates Committee Chair Diedra Dias Immediate Past Chair Vice President Clark Todd of Retail President Ochsner Health System Blessey Marine Services, Inc. Board Engagement Trust Your Crazy Ideas Committee Chair Challenge Chair Chad Berg Laurie Young Vice President Partner Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Adams & Reese ...to our owner Barry Kern Junior Achievement Staff on his induction into the Larry Washington Sam McCabe 2019 Junior Achievement Business President Special Programs Manager Hall of Fame Laureates. Melissa Binder Ronnie Musacchia We are proud of your commitment to Executive Vice President Education Program Manager making a difference in our community! Colleen Pinero Vice President of Administration Jess Steelman A warm welcome and congrats to the other distinguished inductees also. Sallie Uhl Education Program Manager Executive Assistant Introduction Harrison Bass The Kern Studios rebranding is implemented to give the company a professional, contemporary and consistent image through all means of external and internal communication, both online and offlline. Gail Smith Following the lead of the recently updated brand identity of Kern Studio’s sister Mardi Gras World in terms of used colors and fonts, the visual synergy Senior Program Manager – between the two companies is enhanced, while Special Events Manager preserving Kern Studios own unique characteristics.