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sponsored by Congratulates and Honors W Donna G. Klein & Col. Dell M. Dempsey as Women of the Year 601 Poydras Street, 12th Floor | New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 586-1200 | FAX (504) 596-2800 www.mcglinchey.com Published by NOPG LLC 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 1440, Metairie, LA 70005 504-834-9292; Fax: 504-837-2258. 2008 of the Publisher: D. Mark Singletary Associate Publisher: Lisa Blossman Managing Editor: Greg LaRose Anniversary News Editor: Christian Moises Y Autumn C. Giusti, Renee Aragon-Dolese Y Associate Editors: Art Director: Alex Borges Account Executives: Liz Baldini, Jeanne Farrell, Cassie Foreman, Ginger Graf, Coco Evans Judd contents Production Manager: Julie Bernard Photographer: Frank Aymami Introduction . .5 Jacquelyn Clarkson . .31 Nancy Marshall . .54 Past honorees . .6 Michelle Craig . .32 Anne Milling . .55 WCarol Solomon . .8 Bernie Cullen . .33 Cheryl Mintz . .56 Jacqueline Alexander . .10 Elizabeth Dannewald . .35 Beverly Nichols . .57 Heather Alleman . .11 Nancy Scott Degan . .37 Michelle Nugent . .58 Sandra Andrieu . .12 Dell Dempsey . .38 Beth Payton . .59 Therese Badon . .13 Johnette Downing . .39 Tara Richard . .60 Jesyka Bartlett . .14 Patti Ellish . .41 Jade Russell . .61 Lauren Baum . .15 Cathi Fontenot . .43 Elizabeth Scheer . .62 Penny Baumer . .16 Elizabeth Futrell . .44 Rachael Schorr . .63 Dottie Belletto . .19 Jocelyn Greely . .45 Stacy Seamon . .64 C. Lynn Besch . .20 Samantha Griffin . .46 Pamela Senatore . .65 Julia Bland . .25 Jayne Gurtler . .47 Kristin Shannon . .66 Kim Boyle . .26 Kristine Hatfield . .48 Jessica Soileau . .67 Cindy Brennan . .27 Laura Held . .49 Charlee Williamson . .68 Christine Briede . .28 Donna Klein . .50 Rachel Wisdom . .69 Debbie Brockley . .29 Priscilla Lawrence . .51 Ellen Zakris . .70 Nancy Cassagne . .30 Deborah Lea . .53 November 24, 2008 • New Orleans CityBusiness 3 2003 2008 Introduction ‘Women of the Year’ 2002 2001 2000 1999 2007 marks 10th anniversary By Christian Moises In 2006, the first Hall of Fame honoree News Editor was announced. This year, we welcome four new members arol Solomon knows people have a lot to the Hall of Fame. Julia Bland, Donna Klein, Cof bad things to say about the man- Priscilla Lawrence and Solomon join P.K. aged health care industry. Scheerle in the elite group of women who But she sees a lot of good and have been honored three times. has continued to fight for the Even though they are no industry — and its members — for longer eligible to be selected as the past three decades. The past 10 honorees, these women — and years have been some of her most all of the honorees — will contin- notable, helping grow Peoples ue to drive our region forward 2006 Health from about 1,500 members and serve as outstanding repre- with $25 million in revenue to sentatives in the community. 42,000 members with $500 mil- CityBusiness thanks each of lion in revenue, all while making them for their professional and community involvement a corner- Christian Moises civic efforts and the difference stone of Peoples Health’s mission. they are making in the region.• As the 2008 Woman of the Year, Solomon and the rest of this year’s hon- orees mark a milestone — the 10th anniver- Hall of Fame sary of Women of the Year. Women of the Year honorees are inducted in Born out of Women in Business, a for- the Hall of Fame when they are honored for a mer New Orleans CityBusiness quarterly third time. publication that profiled women on issues P.K. Sheerle facing the city’s business community, the Hall of Fame 2006 first class of Women of the Year honorees 1999, 2000, 2006 2005 Honoree was announced in 1999. Since then the program recognizing the area’s outstanding Julia Bland women based on professional and commu- Hall of Fame 2008 nity achievements has expanded from 30 Honoree 2000, 2006, 2008 honorees to 50. Donna Klein Including this year’s class, 331 women Hall of Fame 2008 have been recognized as business and com- Honoree 2001, 2006, 2008 munity leaders who are innovative thinkers and represent endless energy commitment Priscilla Lawrence to the region. Hall of Fame 2008 Along the way, some changes have Honoree 2006, 2007, 2008 occurred. In 2004, the selection committee began recognizing an overall honoree from Carol Solomon the class, choosing Missy Allain in 2004, Hall of Fame 2008 Honoree 2004, 2006, 2008 2004 Laura Maloney in 2005, Doris Voitier in 2006 and Toni Wendel in 2007. November 24, 2008 • New Orleans CityBusiness 5 p a s t h o n o r e e s 1999 Phyllis Adams Lana Duke Patricia Habeeb Judy Perry Martinez Margaret Montgomery-Richard Leaudria Polk Flo Schornstein Jan Boatright Nanci Easterling Connie Jacobs Elise McCullough Karyn Noles Kay Priestly Janet Shea Patricia Denechaud Midge Epstein Leslie Rosenthal Jacobs Ruth Ann Menutis Ruth Owens Jan Ramsey Kim Sport Maura Donahue Mignon Faget Alice Kennedy Siomonia Edwards Milton Sharon Perlis Marguerite Redwine Carroll Suggs Betsy Dresser Donna Fraiche Ti Martin Phala Mire Nellie Stokes Perry P.K. Scheerle Barbara Turner Windhorst 2000 Tonia Aiken Diane Barrilleaux Cindy Brennan Hobgood Fontham Paulette Hurdlick Linda Mintz Kat Rice Lauren Anderson Suzette Becker Maureen Clary Joni Friedmann Maureen Larkins Judith Miranti P.K. Scheerle Carol Asher Elodia Blanco Sally Clausen Joanne Gallinghouse Gay LeBreton Angela O’Byrne Eileen Skinner Judy Barrasso Julia Bland Dr. Elizabeth Terrell Brenda Garibaldi Hatfield Saundra Levy Rajender “Raj” Pannu Bettye Parker Smith 2001 Londa Martin McCullough Kay Priestly Sherry Walters Julie Condy Patti Ellish Norma Grace Jennifer Magee Barbara Motley Sharon Rodi Ruby Sumler Sherie Conrad Jean Felts Deborah Ducote Keller Barbara Major Roberta Musa Wanda Sigur Nancy Bissinger Timm Sheila Danzey Patricia Gray Donna Guinn Klein Laurie Vignaud Marshall Iona Myers ChiQuita Simms Ollie Tyler Judy Dawson Beverly Gianna Roselyn Koretzky Suzanne Mestayer Rickie Nutik Katherine Harlan Sippola Pam Wegmann Ann Duplessis Sheilah Auderer Goodson Corvette Kowalski Nancy Morovich Tina Owen Julie Skinner Stokes Ann Wills 2002 Ann Cassagne Anderson Christine Briede Kay Dee Barbara Johnson Deborah Mavis Jane Raiford Suzanne Thomas Annie Avery Kay Brief Eugenie Jones Encalarde Barbara Kaplinsky Marguerite McDonald Rhonda Robichaux Deborah Villio Trilby Barnes Stephanie Bruno Alethia Gauthier Ruth Kullman Cheryl Nickerson Julie Rodriguez Kay Wilkins Ginger Berrigan Kimberly Williamson Butler Clem Goldberger Sharon Litwin Danette O’Neal Judy Shano Elizabeth Williams Dianne Boazman Jane Cooper Patricia Green Ana Lopez Jimmie Phillips Sandy Shilstone Donnie Marie Booth Shirley Trusty Corey Judith Halverson Barbara MacPhee Catherine Pierson Susan Spicer 2003 Donna K. Alley Vanessa Claiborne M. Christine D’Antonio Susan K. Fielkow A. Kelton Longwell Tonnette “Toni” Rice Andrea Thornton Dianne Baham Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson Sandra Dartus Deborah Duplechin Harkins Charlotte Connick Mabry Deborah B. Rouen Keeley Williams Verrett Gaynell Bellizan Elaine E. Coleman Camilla Q. Davis Deborah C. Keel Laura K. Maloney Dionne M. Rousseau Dawn Wesson Ruth Berggren Katherine Conklin Catherine C. Dunn Patricia A. Krebs Eve Barrie Masinter Diane M. Roussel Charlee Williamson Lolita Burrell Lisa Crinel Carol Etter Mary Landrieu Elsie Mendez Kim Ryan Jeanette C. Butler Susan G. D’Antoni Peggy A. Feldmann Janet E. Leigh Eileen F. Powers Grace Sheehan Congratulations to Wake Up! Julia W. 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Trico Marine Services Inc. 8.9 net income dipped 1.9 percent But one publicly GS Financial Corp. 4.2 to $909,524 from $950.5 mil- held New Orleans com- lion in 2003. pany has already been Details of these stories are con- Call 1-800-451-9998 sold and the possibility There are many success stories, tained in the 20-page CityBusiness exists that four more could lose their too. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. of report on the Top Public Companies financial footing as a New Orleans Houma posted its 17th consecutive in the New Orleans area beginning business in 2005.