Meet our 2025 Board of Directors. Leadership from within the Jefferson Parish hospitality industry.
| Chair: Gene Sausse | Vice President & General Manager, New Orleans Television |
| Vice Chairman: Kevin Baroni | General Manager, Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center |
| Treasurer: Shannon Dallas | Director of Business Development, Hotard Coaches, Inc. |
| Secretary: Joseph Spinato | President, Spinato Management |
Member At Large: Stu Barash | President, Destination Marketing Consultants |
| President & CEO: Violet Peters | President & CEO, Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. |
| Immediate Past Chair: Charlene Martinez | General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans - Elmwood |
| Brett Bares | Director of Sales & Marketing, Airboat Adventures LLC |
| David Barreca | Owner, Barreca's Food Services LLC |
| Kristina Bennett-Holmes | Deputy Director of Aviation-Commercial Development, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Bret Chittenden | Chief Operating Officer, Expotel Hospitality |
| Ryan Favret | General Manager, Alario Center |
| Tara Ledoux | CEO, Clearview City Center |
| Darren Martino | Division On Premise Sales Manager, Crescent City Coca Cola Bottling Company UNITED |
| Brooke Zar | Owner/Operator, Restaurant des Familles |
| Donna Russo | Jefferson Parish Citizen's Affairs |
Kenner
Kenner is home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the City is first to welcome our guests from around the world! Established in 1855, Kenner is a blend of history…
Metairie, LA
Metairie, Jefferson Parish’s largest community, is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner.
Harahan & River Ridge
Harahan was named in honor of James Theodore Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Railroad from Harahan Elementary 1906-1911.
Avondale
Avondale is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi and is bordered by Waggaman to the west and Bridge City to the east.
Westwego
Once a passageway for pioneers headed to the Western frontier, Westwego borders some of Louisiana's most picturesque bayous and swamps.
Marrero, LA
Marrero, on the West Bank of the Mississippi River, is home to the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve.
Harvey
Harvey is located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River and on the Harvey Canal which is a vital shipping route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Gretna
As one of Louisiana's largest national historic register districts, Gretna is steeped in history and intrigue.
