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 Chairman 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
![]() President & CEO |
![]() Penny Weeks Executive Assistant/Investor Relations Manager |
![]() Lynnette O’Baugh Administrative Assistant |
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JEDCO Administration |
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![]() Lacey G. Bordelon Vice President & COO |
![]() Scott Rojas Director of Facilities and IT |
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Economic Development Services |
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![]() Kate Wendel Director of Economic and Workforce Development |
![]() Peter Johnson Economic Development Specialist |
![]() Stacy Rhone Business Expansion and Retention Specialist |
![]() Margo Ruiz Economic Information and Incentives Coordinator |
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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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.
Meetings
JEDCO Board of Commissioners Agenda for May 25 2023
Meeting Dates
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