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
David Piscola
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
Vice-Chairman
Bonnie Boyd
BBC Destination Management
Secretary
Gretchen Chase
Chase Hospitality Group
Treasurer
Stephen Watson
WWII Museum
Past Chairman
Tom Leonhard
HRI Properties
Directors
Glen Armantrout
JMH Hospitality/Premium Parking
Brett Bares
Airboat Adventures
Lindsey Brower Beard
Dickie Brennan Restaurant Group
Ryan Berger
The Berger Company
David Bilbe
The Royal Sonesta
Kyle Brechtel
Brechtel Hospitality
Katy Casbarian
Arnaud's Restaurant
Jill DiMarco
Signature DMC
Michelle Gobert
TransMedia
Jesseca Malecki
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
Wayne Morris
Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Samir Mowad
Harrah's Casino and Hotel New Orleans/ Caesar's Entertainment
Kenny Rubenstein
Rubenstein’s and Rubenstein Hotel
Emily Valentino
City Sightseeing & Hotel Management of New Orleans
Tifferney White
LA Children's Museum
Charlee Williamson
Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Ex-Officio
Beth Branch
Port of New Orleans
Jim Cook
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC)
Kevin Dolliole
New Orleans Aviation Board (MSY)
Stan Harris
Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA)
Jerry Reyes
Highgate/Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association (GNOHLA)
Greg Rusovich
Transoceanic Development
Mike Sawaya
Audubon Nature Institute
Doug Thornton
ASM Global Executive
Executive Committee
Doug Thornton
LSED/ASM Global – Caesar’s Superdome
Ron Forman
Audubon Nature Institute
Charlee Williamson
Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group