Bill Hammack Chief Executive Officer
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Bill Hammack, a New Orleans native, has an extensive entrepreneurial background in various media and service companies. He was the founder and owner of The SunShine Pages, one of the nation’s leading independent telephone directory publishers. Additionally, he has owned and operated several Internet ventures, including partnering with Don Jones at YPSolutions, a Metairie based Internet software company that served Fortune 500 customers. Hammack is a partner in two of the city’s most popular and critically acclaimed restaurants, Herbsaint and Cochon.
Don Jones President 309-1659 ext. 229
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Don Jones, a New Orleans native, has an extensive background as an entrepreneur. He has worked since the mid 90’s developing Internet sales and training processes and has a national reputation as an expert in local search. He owned and operated YPSolutions, a very successful Internet software company which was acquired in 2005 by Local Matters, Inc.
Cathy Maddox SVP of Marketing 309-1633 ext. 203
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Cathy Maddox has extensive background in Marketing and Community and Public Relations. Although a native of Baton Rouge, she previously lived in Metairie for over 10 years prior to Katrina. She has worked closely with the region for many years in the banking industry and most recently as Manager of Advertising and Community Relations for SunShine Pages for over 12 years. Cathy has a love for New Orleans and sees NewOrleans.Com as the site that will help New Orleans continue to rebuild as its relaunched design encourages locals and visitors alike to take advantage of the rich culture that the region affords everyone.
Sue Casper Finance Director 309-1654 ext. 224
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Sue Casper, a New Orleans native, has been in accounting for 25 years. After 15 years with the Miller Brewing Company, she has also worked for Radiofone, SBC and Alltell before working for Bill Hammack and Don Jones at eWeb Systems, Herbsaint and YPSolutions.
Our Sales Team
Charlie Bayle VP-Director of Sales (504) 309-1004 ext. 219
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Charlie Bayle is a New Orleans native and a media sales and sales management veteran of 15 years. Before his eight year involvement with affiliate television in 1994, he worked in the hospitality industry as a rooms division and convention sales manager with local area hotels. He caught the entrepreneurial bug and became the publisher of a leading travel magazine in 2002, a career move which uniquely combined his two areas of expertise. All of this experience has well-prepared him for his position as Vice-President of Sales at NewOrleans.Com.
Christine Clouatre Account Executive (504) 309-1004 ext. 217
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Marian Petta Elliott Account Executive (504) 309-1004 ext. 217
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Jennifer LeDuke Account Executive (504) 309-1004
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Robin Evans Customer Service Manager (504) 309-1004 ext. 223
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Meghan Eckhardt Account Executive (504) 309-1004
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Our Web Design/Graphics Team
Leigh Landeche Technology Director (504) 273-5200
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Leigh Landeche is a native of Paradis, Louisiana, and has been A+ certified in computer technology since 1996...when he was in high school! He got his start building websites for his junior high school, continued to freelance through high school and then earned his degree in computer networking technologies. He learned about graphic design in a position at SignWorks New Orleans, worked in sales for Mobile One and landed here at NewOrleans.com as our Technology Director.
Julie O'Day Graphic Designer (504) 309-1004 ext. 204
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John Schexnaydre Graphic Designer (504) 309-1004 ext. 225
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Our Content Development Team
Kim Ranjbar Content Director (504) 273-5251
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Kim Ranjbar has always been in love with New Orleans, and moved here from California - despite her mother trying to talk her out of it by bringing her to visit in mid-August heat - five years ago. After accumulating lots of internet experience at The Gale Group in the Bay Area and Kelley & Abide Co. here in New Orleans, she thought the position of content director at NewOrleans.Com would suit her degree in English with a focus on creative writing perfectly.
Anne Smith Event Coordinator & Content Editor (504) 309-1004 ext. 202
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Meghan Jones Content Editor (504) 309-1004
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Al Demarest Calendar Editor
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Our Sports Team
Ken Trahan General Mgr-Executive Sports Editor (504) 309-1004 ext. 209
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Born and raised in the New Orleans area, Ken Trahan has been a sports media fixture in the community for 31 years having accumulated three national awards/recognition (National Football Foundation, College Hall of Fame, Professional Bowlers Association) and 17 state and local awards for his work in the field (UPI, A.P., New Orleans Press Club, Airline Place Management, Excellence in Media).
Jude Young Sports Editor (504) 309-1004
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As a New Orleans-area native, Jude grew up a fan of all sports and teams in the area. It's a passion for the games that brought him into the fields of sports broadcasting and journalism. Whether he's informing, reporting or entertaining, Jude brings his own special flavor to the task at hand.
Our Contributors
Kevin O'Day Music Editor
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If you could only use one word to describe New Orleans drummer Kevin O'Day, that word would have to be "versatile." He is skilled in a plethora of styles from traditional jazz to the hip-hop beats of the 21st century. Kevin leads his own groups, Hip Hop Alive, and the Kevin O’Day Band. He is also the music editor of NewOrleans.com.
Lorin Gaudin Food Editor
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Lorin Gaudin has passion for cooking, eating and writing about food, drink, culinary history, restaurants, dining and culture. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Loyola University of New Orleans, and a culinary diploma from L'Ecole de Gastronomie Ritz-Escoffier in Paris. She is the Food Editor of NewOrleans.com and host of the radio show, “All Over Food,” on AM690 - WIST (www.wistradio.com), covering New Orleans’ amazing restaurants, food and dining scene.
David Dubos Film and DVD Journalist
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David DuBos is a screenwriter, an active member of the Writer’s Guild of America East, and filmmaker who spent over a decade in Los Angeles working in the entertainment industry. He previously hosted the popular radio show “Movie Talk” for nearly 5 years. His guests ranged from national film critics, book authors, industry bloggers, and journalists to actors, film directors and producers. David has also written for many publications including The Village View in Los Angeles, Gambit Weekly, and Box Office Magazine.
Tim McNally Wine Columnist
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Tim McNally really loves wine. Tim’s curiosity about wine began 35 years ago, and he has been learning every day ever since. Tim grew up in Dallas, graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School, majored in Journalism at the University of North Texas, and has worked in the corporate world in marketing, community relations, association management and expansion, as well as Industrial development.He moved to Louisiana, then to New Orleans right our of college and even with a busy professional schedule, Tim has always found time to indulge his passion for wine, taking courses, traveling to wine regions around the world, and attending professional and consumer events centered on the fermented juice of grapes.
Anne Baker Gardening Editor
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Anne Baker has had a lifetime of gardening and farming experience. From her Cajun family farming heritage to running a certified organic farm and nursery in Uptown before Hurricane Katrina, and currently an organic urban farm in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, she has learned many skills that she enjoys passing on to other gardeners and growers through writing, seminars, workshops, and as a one-on-one gardening consultant, where she gets a sneak peek at growing spaces all over New Orleans.
Karina Nathan Fashion Editor
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Independent fashion designer, Karina Nathan knows what’s cool in New Orleans. Her private fashion label, Miss Karina’s, has been sold in dozens of local boutiques and is currently available at www.misskarinas.com. Her carnival costume and eco-friendly apparel line capture the spirit of New Orleans. Each of her hand-crafted pieces is unique, timeless, and guaranteed to turn heads, much like the city of New Orleans. Karina strives to provide customers with a quality product fashioned to withstand turbulent times of trendy fashion while providing a humorous dose of resourcefulness. Karina is the mastermind behind the “Mardi Bra,” a Mardi Gras bead-adorned, Madonna-esque brassiere. Her Carnival costumes have been worn by Kings and Queens of Carnival as well as her dance troupe, The Bearded Oysters.
Daena Smoller Paranormal Investigator & Medium
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Daena Smoller, former on-air radio personality and advertising executive, began her paranormal career as a Ghost Expeditions researcher in 1995 in New Orleans, and she was promoted to work as a professional paranormal investigator and psychic for the International Society for Paranormal Research. She has participated in close to 100 ISPR paranormal field investigations after completing over 3,900 hours of parapsychological field training. The internationally recognized Empath and Physical Medium is a published author and co-creator of two 1999 award-winning documentaries; she is currently producing another documentary being shot in New Orleans. Smoller spent a dozen years in Hollywood working in the entertainment industry, as well as accumulating many exciting experiences interacting with the entities of earthbound celebrities. Today, Smoller has returned to New Orleans to help develop the Paraplex - the world's first-of-its-kind paranormal complex - with Jeff Borne and Paraplex creator, Dr. Larry Montz.
Middleton O'Malley Real Estate Editor
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The residential real estate business gives me the opportunity to always place my client’s best interest before my own, and to enjoy ongoing professional growth. To satisfy the needs of clients, buyers and sellers alike, and to help them accurately make some of life’s most important decisions is enormously rewarding. My business serves clients in Greater New Orleans, with emphasis on Uptown, Garden District, University/Carrollton, French Quarter, and Mid-City. My 25 successful years in sales and marketing are at your service!
