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