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November 19, 2007 • New Orleans CityBusiness 3 McGlinchey Stafford Congratulates Phyllis Coldewy Landrieu President, Orleans Parish School Board And all of the 2007 City Business Women of the Year Where Business and Law Intersect. LOUISIANA • MISSISSIPPI • NEW YORK • OHIO • TEXAS 643 Magazine Street | New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 586-1200 | FAX (504) 596-2800 www.mcglinchey.com This is an advertisement. 4 Women of the Year 2007 We love Peoples Health! Bertha Irons Joan Ferrara John Wenger “Thanks to Peoples Health, I “Thanks to Peoples Health, have no worries about my “When I tell people about I’m in charge of my life health. 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H1961 H5501 08THPA1 1107 November 19, 2007 • New Orleans CityBusiness 5 Women of the Year build momentum in construction By Christian Moises achievements. A selection commit- Associate Editor tee reviewed 200-plus nominations before naming the Class of 2007. lone “Toni” Wendel has taken Several honorees join Wendel a lead in what many consider a in representing the construction Iman’s world. industry, nine continue to Wendel,owner and president of improve the education system, Olde World Builders & two serve as ambassadors for Remodelers, earned a contractor’s their immigrant communities license and took over her hus- Christian Moises and one makes sure the space band’s home construction busi- shuttle’s external tank is safe. ness 20 years ago after he became ill. This year’s class has six two-time honorees Her work in the homebuilding industry — Debra Bowers, Gayle Dellinger, Maura led her up to leading the Homebuilders Donahue, Priscilla Lawrence, Ann Rogers and Association of Greater New Orleans in 2006, Suzanne Thomas. These women are one step playing a major role in helping homeowners away from joining the Women of the Year Hall rebuild smarter, safer and more environmen- of Fame for three-time honorees. tally sound after Hurricane Katrina. These women show New Orleans has Wendel took her role in the recovery one maintained its diversity and they also share step further this year by serving on the another common thread. They are all leaders Louisiana State Licensing Board for in business and the community. Residential Contractors,fighting to safeguard CityBusiness thanks each of them for their Slidell Memorial Hospital congratulates our homeowners from fraudulent contractors. professional and civic efforts and the differ- 2007 WOMAN OF THE YEAR In its ninth year, New Orleans ences they are making in the region. CityBusiness has recognized 50 outstanding Congratulations to Toni Wendel and the Elizabeth Teague, Director of Physician Services women based on professional and community 2007 Women of the Year.• Congratulations to JANE ANN KUCKELMAN FROSCH ’74 congratulations President of MELANIE EHRLICH Archbishop Chapelle High School on being named one of professor and researcher City Business’ in the Department of 2007 WOMEN OF THE YEAR Biochemistry at the Tulane School of Medicine, Human Genetics Program, and the Tulane Cancer Center MAUREEN LICHTVELD professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine LISA STOCKTON Head Coach of the Deus Providebit, God Will Provide Green Wave Women's Basketball Team WomenWomen of theof Tulane Year 6 Women of the Year 2007 Nomination forms now online Congratulates ubmitting nominations for Nominations are due Feb. 29, and hon- CityBusiness’ five special programs orees will be recognized at an event May 22. Shas never been easier. Carmen D. Baham Nomination forms for the 2008 pro- Innovator of the Year grams can be found at www.neworleansci- CityBusiness is looking for the area’s tybusiness.com, filled out online and sent hottest new products, services and con- via e-mail. Nomination forms can also be e- cepts to honor in a special salute to innova- mailed to [email protected], tion in our region. Innovator of the Year faxed to 832-3550 or mailed to nominations are due July 3, and honorees CityBusiness, 111 Veterans Memorial will be recognized at an event Sept. 26. Blvd., Suite 1440, Metairie, LA 70005. For more information on any of the spe- Women of the Year cial events, contact Christian Moises at 293- For a 10th year, 50 women whose successes 9249 or e-mail [email protected] in business and contributions to the com- W The 2008 special publications are: munity have set the pace for the region’s future will be recognized as Women of the Leadership in Law Year. CityBusiness is looking for innovative In its fourth year, Leadership in Law recog- leaders who are making waves with their nizes 50 outstanding individuals in the energy,ideas, achievements and commit- legal community based on their profession- ment to excellence in the area. Nominations al and community contributions. are due Aug. 29, and honorees will be rec- Nominations are due Jan. 4, and honorees ognized at an event Nov.21. on being selected a 2007 will be recognized at an event March 18. Best Places to Work CityBusiness Women of the Year Health Care Heroes Wonder how your company measures up to After celebrating its inaugural year in others throughout the area? In its seventh 2006, Health Care Heroes will identify year, CityBusiness will rank the Best Places to Thanks for your committment and honor outstanding men and women Work according to how well they treat their in the health care industry whose contri- most important asset — their employees. butions have increased the wellbeing of Nominations are due July 25, and honorees to our community. the community. will be recognized at an event Dec. 12.• Congratulates Ilone (Toni) Continuing Care Wendel Retirement Community And all of the 2007 5354 Magazine Street CityBusiness Women of the Year New Orleans Louisiana 70115 504.897.0535 4516 Canal St. • New Orleans, LA 70119 www.poydrashome.com Office: 504-488-2872 • Fax: 504-488-0117 November 19, 2007 • New Orleans CityBusiness 7 2007 of the Published by the NOPG LLC 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 1440, Metairie, La. 70005 Y 504-834-9292; Fax: 504-837-2258. contents Introduction . .5 Jane Ann Frosch . .29 Sandy Ha Nguyen . .48 Publisher: D. Mark Singletary Past honorees . .9 Kristin Gisleson-Palmer . .30 Marian Pierre . .49 Associate Publisher: Lisa Blossman Ilone ‘Toni’ Wendel . .10 Michelle Gobert . .31 Brenda Reine-Bertus . .50 Editor: Terry O’Connor W Associate Editors: Christian Moises, Greg LaRose, Renee Aragon Dolese, Rachelle Albright . .12 Jenny Hamilton . .32 Ann Rogers . .51 Autumn Giusti, Kelly Brown Carmen D. Baham . .13 Paula Hartley . .33 Denise Shinn . .53 Art Directors: Alex Borges and Lisa Finnan Debra D. Bowers . .14 Marvalene Hughes . .34 Dolly Simpson . .54 Account Executives: Erica Northcott Adams, Liz Baldini, Cassie Jane S. Brooks . .15 Natalie A. Jayroe . .36 Lisa Stockton . .55 Foreman, Coco Evans Judd, , Will Smith Production Manager: Julie Bernard Simone Bruni . .16 Jacqueline Jones . .37 Shelly Stubbs . .56 Naydja Domingue Bynum . .17 Christy Kane . .39 Michele Sutton . .57 Photographer: Frank Aymami Caitlin Cain . .18 Molly Kimball . .40 Elizabeth M. Teague . .58 Sharon Latten Clark . .21 Rachel Kincaid . .41 Cecile Tebo . .59 Gina Cortez . .22 Stacy Horn Koch . .42 Suzanne C. Thomas . .60 Darlene Cusanza . .23 Phyllis Landrieu . .43 Denise Thornton . .61 Nancy Davis . .24 Priscilla Lawrence . .44 Sarah Newell Usdin . .62 Gayle B. Dellinger . .25 Maureen Lichtveld . .45 Laurie White . .63 On the cover: Ilone ‘Toni’ Wendel, owner and president of Olde World Builders & Maura Donahue . .26 Rebecca Mackie . .46 Catherine Wilbert . .64 Remodelers, takes a break from renovations Laura Drumm . .27 Elizabeth Magner . .47 Sara W. Woodard . .66 on a home in the Irish Channel. Melanie Ehrlich . .28 (Photo by Frank Aymami) /6?1@ <3 . 32.A52?' DVYQS\dY 0N_cV[T V[ @\baURN`a 9\bV`VN[N A salute to Whitney Banker 0292/?.A2 Suzanne C. Thomas. 9<B6@6.;. 56@A<?F with ;<D <=2; A52 0<9920A6<; ! 0UN_a_R` @a WhitneyWhitney Bank wishes to congratulate our own Suzanne TThomashomas on bbeing named one of CityBusiness’ 50 WWomenomen of the Year. 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