New Orleans & Company Board
Meet the dedicated and influential leaders embedded in the New Orleans community who guide New Orleans & company toward success. Our Board of Directors is comprised of experienced professionals in the local hospitality industry who bring diverse perspectives, strategic insights, and unwavering commitment to our mission. Together, they ensure New Orleans & Company remains focused on its core strategic goals and mission, driving innovation and delivering meaningful impact for our community.
Chairman
Tom Leonhard
HRI Properties
Vice-Chairman
David Piscola
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Secretary
Gretchen Chase
Chase Hospitality Group
Treasurer
Stephen Watson
WWII Museum
Past Chairman
Mickal Adler
Coleman E. Adler & Sons and Latrobe’s on Royal
Directors
Glen Armantrout
JMH Hospitality/Premium Parking
Ryan Berger
The Berger Company
Bonnie Boyd
BBC Destination Management
Kyle Brechtel
Brechtel Hospitality
Katy Casbarian
Arnaud's Restaurant
Tod Chambers
Roosevelt Hotel
Jim Cook
Sheraton Hotel
Jill DiMarco
Signature DMC
Michelle Gobert
TransMedia
Jesseca Malecki
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
Samir Mowad
Harrah's Casino and Hotel New Orleans/ Caesar's Entertainment
David Piscola
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Jerry Reyes
Highgate
Kenny Rubenstein
Rubenstein’s and Rubenstein Hotel
Tifferney White
LA Children's Museum
Frank Zumbo
New Orleans Marriott
Ex-Officio
Kevin Dolliole
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
Travis Tague
Omni Royal Orleans (GNOHLA)
Stan Harris
Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)
Ronald Wendel
Port of New Orleans
Greg Rusovich
Transoceanic Trading
Michael Sawaya
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC)
Doug Thornton
LSED/ASM Global – Caesar’s Superdome
Ron Forman
Audubon Nature Institute
Executive Committee
Doug Thornton
LSED/ASM Global – Caesar’s Superdome
Ron Forman
Audubon Nature Institute
Charlee Williamson
Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group