METAIRIE — The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce announced their 2026 Board of Directors luncheon during their 2026 Annual Meeting on Jan. 8 at the Alario Center. This year’s board brings together business leaders from a wide range of industries across Jefferson Parish, united in their commitment to strengthening our business community and shaping a brighter future for Jefferson Parish.
“Our 2026 Board of Directors represents a strong and diverse group of parish and business leaders,” said Ruth Lawson, President of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. “We were honored to be named LACCE Large Chamber of the Year in 2025, thanks in large part to the tireless work, commitment, and exceptional leadership demonstrated by our 2025 board. Their dedication helped elevate the Chamber and strengthen our impact across the community. I am excited to build on that momentum as we continue advancing opportunities and delivering even greater value for our members and Jefferson Parish in the year ahead.”
Jefferson Chamber 2026 Board
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 2026 Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Dr. Paula Polito, are:
- Jimmy Aitken, Entergy Louisiana, Inc., Customer Service Manager
- Amy Boyle Collins, Gambel Communications, Chief Executive Officer
- Liz Broekman, OnPath Credit Union, Market President
- Carlos Calix, Ochsner Health, Assistant Vice President, Community Affairs & School Partnerships
- Philip Coote, First Horizon, Senior Vice President
- Sheila Craft, OfficeLink | FileLink | ShredLink, Chief Executive Officer
- Ryan Daul, USI, Producer, West Bank Council Chair
- Johnny Domiano, Adams and Reese, LLP, Partner & Litigation Practice Group Leader, Eastbank Council Chair
- Joe Eagan, Leitz-Eagan Funeral Homes, General Manager
- Jean Paul Escudier, Port of New Orleans, Executive Council
- Chris Francis, LA Blue, Regional Director
- Matt Guidry, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, Account Executive, Young Professionals Committee Chair
- Alyssa Herbert, Metairie Bank & Trust, Banking Officer, Ambassadors Committee Chair
- Nora Vaden Holmes, Nora Vaden Holmes Insurance Agency, Agent, PAC Chair
- Leslie James, Red River Bank, Vice President & Treasury Sales Lead, Treasurer
- Rachael Jeanfreau, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP, Partner, Education & Workforce Committee Chair
- Djuana Larrieu, Peoples Health, Assistant Director Network & Performance & Engagement
- Sunni LeBeouf, Cox Communications, Market Vice President
- Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib, Delgado Community College, Chancellor
- Larry Manshel, ITC Creative Branding, President
- Todd Matherne, Renaissance Publishing, Chief Executive Officer
- Edward Methe, Gibbs Construction, Executive Vice President
- Brian Moldaner, T. Baker Smith, Chief Growth Officer, Governmental Affairs Committee Chair
- George Mueller, CSW, LLC, Partner
- Dr. Paula Polito, Beary Cherry Tree Child Development Center, Owner, Chair
- Brian Poole, CF Industries, General Manager
- Emily Rebert, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co., Business Development Officer, Assistant Vice President
- John Roberts, Boot64 Ventures, Managing Partner
- Ryan Rodrigue, HUB International Gulf South, Vice President of Sales & Administration, At-Large
- Jim Schoen, Fidelity Bank/NOLA Lending Group, Senior Vice President
- Amanda Schott Medearis, 1st Lake Properties, Quality & Design Specialist
- Mike Stanfield, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans, Senior Vice President of Sales
- Barcley Steib, Barcley J. Steib Insurance Agency, Agent / Owner
- Brandi Theard, Outfront Media, Account Executive
- Tommy Vadell, LAMAR Advertising, General Sales Manager
- Beth Walker, Ochsner Health, Chief Executive Officer, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
- Richard Ziegler, Bonvenu Bank, Senior Vice President
- Community partners include:
- Jerry Bologna, JEDCO, President & CEO
- Jasmine Brown DeRousselle, Greater New Orleans, Inc., Chief External Affairs Officer
- Cherreen Gegenheimer, Jefferson Parish, Deputy Chief Operating Officer
- Dr. James Gray, Jefferson Parish Schools, Superintendent
- Michael Williamson, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, President & CEO
The 2026 Board of Directors officially began their terms at the Annual Meeting and will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. For more information about the Jefferson Chamber or to view past board members and the 2026 Executive Committee, visit jeffersonchamber.org.