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.
Mayra Pineda Chairwoman Nominating Entity: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana |
Josline Gosserand Frank Vice Chairwoman Nominating Entity: Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce |
Jim Martin Treasurer Nominating Entity: Jefferson Business Council |
Stephen Robinson Secretary Nominating Entity: Parish President Cynthia Lee-Sheng |
Mickal Adler Nominating Entity: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce East Bank |
Jimmy Baum Nominating Entity: Councilman Deano Bonano, District 2 |
Kenneth Bertucci Nominating Entity: Elmwood Business Association |
Paula Polito Nominating Entity: Councilman Hans J. Liljeberg, District 5 |
Joe Ewell Nominating Entity: Councilman Byron Lee, District 3 |
Michael Fahrenholt Nominating Entity: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce West Bank |
Billy Douglass Nominating Entity: Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, At-Large Div. A |
Brian Heiden Nominating Entity: Councilman Marion F. Edwards, District 1 |
Shondra Williams Nominating Entity: Jefferson Business Council |
Teresa Lawrence Nominating Entity: Women’s Business Enterprise Council South |
Melissa O’Neal Nominating Entity: Apartment Association of Greater New Orleans |
Joseph Riccobono Nominating Entity: Metairie Business Development District |
Robert Stevens Nominating Entity: New Orleans Metropolitan Assn of Realtors |
Gene Sausse Nominating Entity: Councilman Scott Walker, At-Large Div. B |
Melissa Bennett Simeon Nominating Entity: Home Builders Association |
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Teri Tucker Nominating Entity: Westbank Business & Industry Association |
Lynda Nugent-Smith Nominating Entity: Councilwoman Arita M.L. Bohannan, District 4 |
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
Jerry Bologna President & CEO |
Penny Weeks Director of Administration and Executive Assistant to President & CEO |
Lynnette O’Baugh Administrative Assistant and Accounting Coordinator |
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JEDCO Administration |
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Lacey G. Bordelon Vice President & COO |
Jennifer Wollfarth Chief Financial Officer |
Scott Rojas Director of Facilities and IT |
Neil Scheinder Director of Churchill Technology & Business Park |
Dianne Sclafani Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Lauren Cashio Senior Accountant |
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Economic Development Services |
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Kate Wendel Director of Economic and Workforce Development |
Margo Ruiz Economic Information and Incentives Manager |
Stacy Rhone Business Expansion and Retention Specialist |
Paul Fischer Economic Development Specialist |
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Strategic Initiatives |
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Annalisa Kelly Director of Strategic Initiatives and Policy |
Bryan Ontario Strategic Initiatives & Research Specialist |
Todd Pereira Community & Municipal Relations Manager |
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Industry Recruitment |
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Janet Galati Director of Industry Recruitment |
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Small Business Financing |
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Jennifer Lapeyrouse Director of Finance |
Huyen Nguyen Business Development Officer |
Jessica Lobue Finance Operations Manager |
Lisa Cabrera Loan Specialist |
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Marketing/Public Relations |
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Kelsey Scram Director of Marketing and Communications |
Anthea Smith Marketing and Communication Strategist |
For 35 years, JEDCO has played a key role in the economic vitality of our community. We’re always looking for dynamic, innovative people to join our team.
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Meeting Notices
The JEDCO Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting will be December 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM. Click Here for Agenda ->>
The JEDCO Finance Committee Meeting will be December 10, 2024 at 8:35 AM. Click Here for Agenda ->>
Request for Qualifications
Sealed proposals will be received for the architectural design, engineering, per-construction services and construction management for the construction of a Greater New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator. Deadline is Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Click Here for Notice ->>
New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator Request for Qualifications
Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) Professional Services Questionnaire
Sample JEDCO Contract
Request for Qualification Affidavit
Addendum #1
Addendum #2
Addendum #3
Link to Central Bidding – New Orleans Food & Beverage Incubator
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ADA Coordinator/ JEDCO-Scott Rojas 700 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094
(504) 875-3916, srojas@jedco.org
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Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission
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Phone: 504-875-3908
Fax: 504-875-3923
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504-875-3927
kscram@jedco.org
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