JEDCO Announces 2014 Chairman and Board Officers

The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) would like to introduce the 2014 Board of Commissioners and Board Officers to the community. The 21 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.

Greg Jordan takes to the Chairman’s seat at the beginning of 2014, bringing with him 25 years of banking experience. Greg joined the JEDCO Board in March 2009. In 2013, he served as the Treasurer of the JEDCO Board and the Chairman of the JEDCO Finance Committee.  The representative for the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce (East Bank), Greg is the Senior Vice President/Market Manager for J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. When Greg isn’t working, he’s engaged in 12 community and business organizations across the region. Greg received a New Orleans CityBusiness MoneyMakers Award for his role in the banking community in 2013.

The JEDCO Board of Commissioners welcomed Mayra Pineda to the organization in May of 2013.  Mayra was nominated to the commission by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She is the Commissioner of Economic Development and Education at the Consulate of Honduras in New Orleans. She is also the owner and operator of Subway Sandwiches and Salads in Kenner. Mayra is the current president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as a member on a number of boards and associations throughout the region.

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.