The Jefferson Parish Council nominates seven members, the Jefferson Parish president appoints one representative, and 13 board appointees represent area business organizations. Business representatives serve five years, with representatives of the parish council and president serving for the duration of their nominator’s term in office.
![]() Teresa Lawrence Chairman Nominating Entity: Women’s Business Enterprise Council South |
![]() Thomas J. Gennaro Vice Chairman Nominating Entity: Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, District 5 |
![]() Larry Katz Treasurer Nominating Entity: Councilman Dominick Impastato, District 4 |
![]() Mayra Pineda Secretary Nominating Entity: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana |
![]() Mickal Adler Nominating Entity: Jefferson Business Council |
![]() Jimmy Baum Nominating Entity: Councilman Deano Bonano, District 2 |
![]() Barry Breaux Nominating Entity: Metairie Business Development District |
![]() Kenneth Bertucci Nominating Entity: Elmwood Business Association |
![]() Lloyd Clark Nominating Entity: Councilman-At-Large Div. A, Ricky J. Templet |
![]() Anthony DiGerolamo Nominating Entity: Westbank Business & Industry Association |
![]() Joe Ewell Nominating Entity: Councilman Byron Lee, District 3 |
![]() Michael Fahrenholt Nominating Entity: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce West Bank |
![]() Josline Gosserand Frank Nominating Entity: Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce |
![]() Lesha Nugent-Freeland Nominating Entity: New Orleans Metropolitan Assn of Realtors |
![]() Brian Heiden Nominating Entity: Councilman Marion F. Edwards, District 1 |
![]() Michael Kraft Nominating Entity: Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans |
![]() Keith Merritt Nominating Entity: Louisiana Bankers Association |
![]() Tricia Thriffiley-Phillpott Nominating Entity: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce East Bank |
![]() Stephen Robinson Nominating Entity: Parish President Cynthia Lee-Sheng |
![]() Gene Sausse Nominating Entity: Councilman-At-Large Div. B, Scott Walker |
![]() Floyd Simeon Nominating Entity: Home Builders Association |
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 10th Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6400
Fax. (504) 736-6638
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, 10th Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6615 or (504) 364-2616 (Westbank Office)
Fax. (504) 731-4646
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 10th Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6016 or (504) 364-2624 (Westbank Office)
Fax. (504) 736-6598
200 Derbigny Street, 6th Floor
Gretna, LA 70053
Tel. (504) 364-2607
Fax. (504) 364-2615
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 10th Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6607 or (504) 364-3446 (Westbank Office)
Fax. (504) 731-4433
200 Derbigny Street, 6th Floor
Gretna, LA 70054
Tel. (504) 364-2603 or (504) 736-6591 (Eastbank Office)
Fax. (504) 364-3704
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 10th Floor
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6622
Fax. (504) 736-6639
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 1014
Jefferson, LA 70123
Tel. (504) 736-6634
Fax. (504) 736-6632
![]() President & CEO |
![]() Penny Weeks Executive Assistant |
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JEDCO Administration |
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![]() Lacey G. Bordelon Vice President & COO |
![]() Cynthia Grows Controller |
![]() Scott Rojas Director of Facilities and IT |
![]() Debbie Ritter Office/IT Manager |
![]() Pamela Manuel Administrative Assistant |
![]() Chelsea Williams Receptionist |
Economic Development Services |
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![]() Kate Wendel Economic and Workforce Development Manager |
![]() Mary L. Martens Business Retention and Expansion Specialist |
![]() Robert Taylor Economic Development Specialist |
![]() Margo Ruiz Economic Information and Incentives Coordinator |
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Strategic Initiatives |
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![]() Annalisa Kelly Director of Strategic Initiatives |
![]() Janet Galati Strategic Initiatives Specialist |
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Marketing/Public Relations |
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![]() Kelsey Scram Director of Marketing & Innovation |
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Small Business Financing |
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![]() Jennifer Lapeyrouse Director of Finance |
![]() Jessica Lobue Finance Operations Manager |
Lisa Cabrera Loan Specialist |
In accordance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require aids, devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA, submit your request to JEDCO at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as possible. A 72-hour notice is needed to request Certified ASL interpreter.
January Meetings
2021 Meeting Dates
JEDCO offices have reopened in Phase 2 with limited staff. All meetings are by appointment only and should be scheduled in advance.
Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission
700 Churchill Parkway
Avondale, LA 70094 (Get Directions)
Phone: 504-875-3908
Fax: 504-875-3923
Email
Media Inquiries should be directed to Kelsey Scram, Director of Marketing & Innovation
504-875-3927
kscram@jedco.org