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DDD Board of Commissioners

The Downtown Development District of New Orleans is governed by an 11 member volunteer Board of Commissioners. Board members are appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans, with input from civic groups and approval by the City Council. Downtown's State Senator and State Representative each appoint a member as well.

The DDD Board of Commissioners for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010:

Chair

Ron Gardner
Vice-Chancellor, LSU Health Sciences Center

Vice-Chair

Jade Brown-Russell
Attorney, Adams and Reese

Secretary-Treasurer

Carla Major
Vice President, Human Resources and Community Relations, Harrah's Casino

Commissioner

Tracie Boutte
Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Entergy

Commissioner

Barbara Motley
Proprietor, Le Chat Noir


Commissioner

Judy Y. Barrasso
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC


Commissioner

Darryl Berger, Jr.
Darryl Berger Companies

Commissioner

James P. McNamara
Exchange Equity, LLC

 

 

Commissioner

Karyn Kearney
Senior Vice President, Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas


 

 

Commissioner

Tod Chambers
General Manager, Roosevelt Hotel


Commissioner

Troy C. Carter
President, Policy and Planning Partners, LLC

  

 

BON TEMPS DOWNTOWN
Good times are part of the cultural fabric of New Orleans, and Downtown has long been a focal point for community celebrations. From street parties to after-work concerts in Lafayette Square to Mardi Gras festivities and sporting events at the Louisiana Superdome and New Orleans Arena, Downtown is where New Orleans comes for many of its premier leisure time activities.
Learn more about living Downtown!

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