2018-2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Good business should be more than just a balance sheet. Giving back means making a real and positive difference in people’s lives today and tomorrow. Entergy New Orleans has a long history of investing in our communities through employee volunteer programs, community grants and economic development leadership that helps encourage and fund new business and job opportunities. Entergy supports its employees and the community, and takes responsibility for helping to make the world a better place. Learn more about our community and economic development activities at entergyneworleans.com. OZANAM INN KINGSLEY HOUSE STEM NOLA DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE A message from Entergy New Orleans, LLC ©2018 Entergy Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 13872 Entergy ENO Chamber 8.125x10.875.indd 1 5/10/18 10:43 AM Your Dream. Our Mission. “Something in me said, ‘I have to do this. 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Watch the full story and others at Hancock Whitney Bank, Member FDIC. hancockwhitney.com/insights Table of 2018-2019 MEMBERSHIP Contents DIRECTORY New Orleans Chamber of Commerce 1515 Poydras St., Suite 1010, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Welcome to the Chamber ............................................................4 Phone: (504) 799-4260 Fax: (504) 799-4259 Board of Directors ................................................................... 6-7 [email protected] www.neworleanschamber.org Chairman’s Council ................................................................. 8-9 The 2018 - 2019 About the New Orleans Chamber ............................................ 10 Membership Directory is a publication of the New Orleans eersiees ............................................................... 12 Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Events: Year in Review ........................................15-28 Produced by New Orleans Publishing Group Ambassadors ............................................................................ 30 3350 Ridgelake Dr. Suite 281 Testimonials .............................................................................. 32 Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 834-9292 10 & 5 Year Members ............................................................... 34 Publisher Chamber Foundation ................................................................ 37 Lisa Blossman Editor Port of New Orleans ............................................................38-39 Natalie Chandler National & Regional Rankings .................................................. 40 Managing Editor Lance Traweek General Information ................................................................ 41 Custom Publishing Manager Valerie Huntley Membership Application .....................................................79-80 Web Editor/Event Coordinator Meghan Keen On the Cover: Special Publications Supervisor Kady Weddle • Jazz band plays at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Ruby Account Executive Slipper Café in Mid-City. Cassie Foreman • Chamber Board members at the 2018 1st Quarter Luncheon with key- note speaker Brandy Christian (CEO of Port of New Orleans). • Ben Johnson (Chamber CEO) with Erin Thomas (Membership Director) Special thanks to the and Lauri Daunoy (Chamber ambassador) at the Chamber’s Pop Up following for their event at Roux Carre. contributions to the publication: • Attendees at a Chamber After 5 at the rooftop of SpringHill Suites & TownePlace Suites. • t Strout, Harold Spinner, • Helena Moreno joins Chamber members at the 2017 Annual Meeting. III and Haley Pegg for • Chamber ambassadors are all smiles at the Chamber After 5 at Spring- photography at Chamber Hill Suites & TownePlace Suites. events • Ben Johnson congratulates Sprint on the grand opening of the compa- • Deep Fried Advertising for ny’s location in Algiers with a ribbon cutting ceremony. creation of the cover • Chamber members network at the 2017 Annual Meeting. 2 New Orleans Chamber ChooseChoose BlueBlue We are a Louisiana company, rooted in the community. For more than 80 years, we’veWe are served a Louisiana the health company, insurance rooted needs in the of community.our friends, familyFor more and than neighbors. 80 years, we’ve served the health insurance needs of our friends, family and neighbors. We work hard to bring value to our business customers by oering: We work hard to bring value to our business customers by oering: • Plans for all healthcare needs and budgets • Plans for all healthcare needs and budgets • Medical, dental and vision from one source, with one bill, one ID card • Medical, dental and vision from one source, with one bill, one ID card • Expansive provider networks • Expansive provider networks • An ID card recognized by doctors and hospitals across the globe • An ID card recognized by doctors and hospitals across the globe • Online wellness tools and workplace wellness programs • Online wellness tools and workplace wellness programs • Outstanding customer service, including regional oices throughout the state • Outstanding customer service, including regional oices throughout the state • Louisiana true since 1934 • Louisiana true since 1934 01MK6466 R06/18 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and incorporated as Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company. Dear Chamber Members and Community Leaders hat a time of opportunity in New Orleans! Our business climate and growth of entrepreneurship and small W businesses continue to set national standards and top rankings. The arrival of DXC Technology, British Airways, Condor Airlines, Copa Airlines, GE Digital and Accruent all point to a stronger business environment and strategic community investments that are positioning New Orleans as a City of choice to live and work. i to oi o i-i i o o i t tiiti o o i ti it - braces our diversity that binds our community together. The explosive growth of the Chamber is a direct result of listening to and engaging our members in how we can serve them best. We will continue to focus on three key areas: • Connect members with leadership roles and networking to increase business opportunities • Build the capacity of entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed and expand • Improve the business environment through the shaping of public policy and advocacy The Chamber’s 2018 Directory highlights the strategic plan of the Port of New Orleans (pages 38 & 39). New i t oot it o ittio t o iio o t ot oiio t i preparing New Orleans ‘to exceed the needs of tomorrow’. We gratefully acknowledge and thank Melissa Gibbs, Business Development & SBE/DBE Outreach, Gibbs Construction, for her vision and leadership as the Chamber’s Chairman for 2017. Melissa’s steady hand, gracious humor and thoughtful leadership has served our Chamber, our members, and our community as she has set new performance standards for our Chamber. Melissa’s transparent leadership and active engagement of the board o ito i t to o i ti i it The New Orleans Chamber acknowledges and celebrates our great city’s Tricentennial throughout 2018. Your trust is honored and respected. We look forward to boldly addressing the major opportunities and challenges before us to drive economic prosperity in our community. E. Paige Sensenbrenner G. Ben Johnson 2018 Chamber Chairman 2018 President & CEO Senior Partner-in-Charge New Orleans Chamber Adams and Reese LLP of Commerce 4 New Orleans Chamber CB18-NOLA-CHAM-8.125x10.8125.pdf 1 5/8/18 9:30 AM C M Y CM BIG STREAMING IN THE BIG EASY. MY CY When companies in New Orleans are looking for a robust communications CMY K network, they quickly discover Cox Business is the easy choice. We understand local companies need a powerful network, and the faster your data moves - the faster your business can grow. We also work to build solid relationships with our customers through employees who live right here in your community, and that personal touch is critical in how we move your business forward together. COXBUSINESS.COM 504.324.5835 Cox Business Services not available in all areas. Other restrictions apply. 2018 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 2018 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Immediate Past President & E. Paige Deanna Causey Brandon E. Davis Jeffrey C. Pilet Chairman CEO Sensenbrenner Turn Our Lights Phelps Dunbar LLP Lockheed Martin Melissa A. Gibbs G. Ben Johnson Adams and On, LLC Space Gibbs Construction LLC New Orleans Reese LLP Chamber Mindy Nunez Emily David Aubrey Justin T. Rhonda Mike C. Timothy Robert H. Lisa Airhart S. Arata AT&T Augustine III Bagby Bearden Bennett Berning III Blossman Southern Ochsner Louisiana Transdev Humana o o Hancock Velocity New Orleans Services & Health System Services, Inc. Company Whitney Bank Agency CityBusiness/ Equipment, Inc. NOPG Jeffrey Leah W. Kevin P. Patrick Russell Stephen Steven Dugal Chris Elizabeth Booker Brown Conway Cresson Deaver Dickey Northwestern Ferris Ellison-Frost Entercom Chevron i o Outfront Harrah’s Gulf Coast Mutual Fidelity Chalmette New Gulf of Mexico Wolf Abdullah Media New Orleans Bank & Trust - Louisiana Bank i Orleans