The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) would like to introduce the 2013 Board of Commissioners and Board Officers to the community. The 20 individuals who serve on the JEDCO Board represent area business organizations and parish leaders. They work closely with the JEDCO staff to achieve the organization’s mission of attracting, retaining and expanding business in Jefferson Parish.
Stan Salathe was selected by the JEDCO nominating committee as the 2013 Chairman of the Board. Stan has been a board member since March 2010, serving JEDCO as the Board’s Vice Chairman and a member of several committees. Stan owns Salathe Oil Company, a wholesale petroleum business. He’s been running the company since 1998. He is also the owner of Salathe Gas Company. Founded in 2003, Salathe Gas distributes Blue Rhino propane to all of Louisiana and Mississippi south of Jackson. Stan is an active member in 14 different church, business and charitable organizations.
The JEDCO Board of Commissioners welcomed Bruce Layburn to the organization this year. Bruce was nominated to the committee by the Home Builders Association. He is a residential developer with more than 40 years of experience. Bruce is a director of the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans, as well as a member of the Jefferson Parish Citizen’s Advisory Board and the Envision Jefferson 2020 Steering Committee. Bruce was also the Greater New Orleans representative for the former Louisiana Home Owner’s Warranty Board.
The Jefferson Parish President nominates one representative to serve on the JEDCO Board of Commissioners. The Parish Council nominates seven members and 13 board appointees represent local business organizations. Business representatives serve five years. Those board members nominated by the Parish Council and President serve for the duration of the nominator’s term in office.
2013 JEDCO Board of Commissioners |
Nominating Organization |
Stan Salathe – Chairman |
Harvey Canal Industrial Association |
Mike Rongey – Vice Chairman |
Councilman At-Large, Division B – Elton Lagasse |
Greg Jordan – Treasurer |
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce-Eastbank |
Paul Rivera – Secretary |
J.P. Marine Fisheries Advisory Board |
Mario Bazile |
District 5 – Cynthia Lee Sheng |
Manny Blanco (Past Chairman) |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
David Colvin |
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce-Westbank |
Tina Dandry-Mayes |
Women Business Council Gulf Coast |
Bruce Dantin |
District 2 – Paul Johnston |
Joe Ewell (Past Chairman) |
District 3 – Mark Spears |
Jim Garvey (Past Chairman) |
Committee for Better Jefferson |
Roy Gattuso |
District 1 – Ricky Templet |
Steve LaChute |
Councilman At Large, Division A – Chris Roberts |
Bruce Layburn |
Home Builders Association |
Joe Liss |
East Jefferson Business Association |
Mark Madderra |
Apartment Association of Greater N.O. |
Dr. Vinicio Madrigal (Past Chairman) |
Parish President – John Young |
Lynda Nugent-Smith (Past Chairwoman) |
N.O. Metropolitan Association of Realtors |
Bill Peperone (Past Chairman) |
District 4 – Ben Zahn |
John Tobler |
Elmwood Business Association |
Patrice Williams-Smith |
Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce |