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.
![]() Larry Katz Chairman Nominating Entity: Councilman Dominick Impastato, District 4 |
![]() Mayra Pineda Vice Chairman Nominating Entity: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana |
![]() Josline Gosserand Frank Treasurer Nominating Entity: Greater New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce |
![]() Jim Martin Secretary Nominating Entity: Jefferson Business Council |
![]() 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 |
![]() Lloyd Clark Nominating Entity: Councilman-At-Large Div. A, Ricky J. Templet |
![]() Joe Ewell Nominating Entity: Councilman Byron Lee, District 3 |
![]() Michael Fahrenholt Nominating Entity: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce West Bank |
![]() Thomas J. Gennaro Nominating Entity: Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken, District 5 |
![]() Brian Heiden Nominating Entity: Councilman Marion F. Edwards, District 1 |
![]() Jim Hudson 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 |
![]() Stephen Robinson Nominating Entity: Parish President Cynthia Lee-Sheng |
![]() Robert Stevens Nominating Entity: New Orleans Metropolitan Assn of Realtors |
![]() Gene Sausse Nominating Entity: Councilman-At-Large Div. B, Scott Walker |
![]() Floyd Simeon Nominating Entity: Home Builders Association |
![]() Teri Tucker Nominating Entity: Westbank Business & Industry 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
![]() Jerry Bologna President & CEO |
![]() Penny Weeks Director of Administration and Executive Assistant to President & CEO |
![]() Lynnette O’Baugh Administrative Assistant |
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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 |
![]() Lauren Cashio Senior Accountant |
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 |
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 |
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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JEDCO Finance Committee & JEDCO Development Corporation have been postponed to December 12, 2023
In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, JEDCO and Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator of JEDCO or Jefferson Parish at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy-two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.
ADA Coordinator/ JEDCO-Scott Rojas 700 Churchill Parkway, Avondale, LA 70094
(504) 875-3916, srojas@jedco.org
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