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East St. Tammany Events Center Commission: Board Members, Terms, and Positions |
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 Kurt Bozant (Chairman)
Appointed by Representative Mike Strain; exp August 26, 2011
Kurt is Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager with Regions Bank in Slidell. He has worked for Regions Bank since August 2006. Prior to coming to Regions Bank, he worked for Parish National Bank and Whitney National Bank in similar capacities. Kurt has lived in Slidell since 1991, and the thing he likes most about Slidell is the quality of life. "My wife, Colette, and I have 5 children as follows: Blake, 14; Courtney, 12; Bradley, 10; Brock, 8; Brandt, 4." In addition to being on the ESTECC board, Kurt is a volunteer baseball coach with SBBA, a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Slidell, and a member of the Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce. Kurt serves as Chairman of the Northshore Harbor Center. |
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 Derise "Deb" Morel (Past Chairman)
Appointed by Representative AG Crowe; exp Feb 16, 2011
Deb has been with Thompson Packers, a local meat packing facility, since 1970, and now presides as Vice-President of the corporation. Deb will tell you the real reason he moved here "was to raise a family in a friendly wholesome environment where life values and education are considered of primary importance." He has resided in Slidell since 1974, and raised three successful boys with his wife Ann. He is an active member of St. Lukes Catholic Church, and has sat on many Boards throughout the community. Deb became chairman of the East St. Tammany Events Center Board in 2004.
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Pablo Melendez (Vice Chairman)
Appointed by the Hotel/Motel association; exp Sep 1, 2009
Pablo is the General Manager of the Hampton Inn in Slidell. Ten is Pablo's magic number; he's been a resident of Slidell for 10 years, has been married for 10 years and has a 10 year old daughter. His other boards and volunteer interests are the New Orleans Bowl Super Committee, Stennis Rotary Club and the St Tammany Hotel Association. In his spare time Pablo plays tennis and coaches soccer. "This is a great community to live and to raise a family in, I'm proud to have me daughter grow up in St Tammany." |
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Larry Hess
Appointed by the Greater slidell Chamber of Commerce; exp January 2011
Larry Hess has been married to Janice Hess for 39 Years, and is the proud father of two adult sons Scott and Mickey, and the world’s only spotless Dalmatian - Mulligan. He holds a B.A. from Lewis University, graduating Magna Cum Laude Business with a concentration in Fire Department Administration. Currently he serves the St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 as Fire Chief. He has served on Boards and Commissions scuh as St. Tammany Parish Communications District, Chairman St. Bernard Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee Member St. Tammany Parish Local Emergency Planning Committee. "I have a strong belief that members of the community have an obligation to participate in the governance, oversight and leadership of the public agencies that have such positions within the community." |
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 Warren Berault
Appointed by Slidell City Council; exp Sep 1, 2009
Warren has worked with Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative for 26 years. He's married with four grown children, and proud to say they were all happily raised in Slidell. He holds a Master of Science degree in Urban Studies, and was elected 1982-1994 Slidell City Council, District E. Former Executive Director for Downtown Development District of New Orleans. |
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Francis Gomila
Appointed by the Parish President Kevin Davis; exp Apr 2008 |
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 Shirley Crawford
Appointed by th Aldermen of Pearl River, expires August 2009
Shirley Crawford, a native of Pearl River, Louisiana, graduated from Pearl River High School and then attended the University of New Orleans. She is currently an Area Supervisor for Ross Stores. Active in the community, she is on the Planning and Zoning committee of Pearl River, and volunteers for the Breast Cancer Association and the American Heart Association. Shirley is very proud of her son and two grandchildren, and she and her husband celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this year.
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 Michelle Pichon
Apointed by Sentor Schedler, expires November 2010.
Michelle is the Legislative Assistant to Senator Tom Schedler, and has worked for the Louisiana Senate for 11 years. She is also a Louisiana licensed real estate agent. Michelle is a native of Slidell and chooses to raise her two sons, Brandon and Nicholas, here because of the quality of life. Michelle has formerly served on the board of directors for both the Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce and St. Tammany Association for Retarded Citizens, and remains very involved in children's education and extracurricular activities.
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 Hannah Rucker
Appointed by the Parish Council; exp December 2010
Hannah has an undergraduate degree in English/Secondary Education from University of New Orleans, and a Master’s plus 30 additional hours in Administration and Supervision from Southeastern. She is presently the Principal at St. Tammany Junior High School. She has served as President, Board of Directors for Youth Service Bureau, 2001-2003, a Board member for YSB 1998-2003 and chaired the Youth Recognition Program for the same time period. Her work with YSB included programs of Juvenile Drug Court, FINS, CASA and Crossroads. She's involved in the Chef Soiree, the United Way, and as a Community Resource Advisor for Greater Covington Junior Service League, 2000-2004. She is currently on the Board of Directors for STARC. While at Mandeville High School, Hannah was recognized by a Joint Resolution from La. Legislature in recognition of work with youth in our community (2003). She resides with husband, Dwight, three daughters and seven grandchildren in Slidell.
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Darrell Smith 
Appointed by Senator Boasso; exp. December 2011 Darrell is a retired senior naval officer with over 23 years experience in oceanography, meteorology and hydrography in support of global military operations. He has held several leadership positions and has served on numerous Admiral's staffs. After retiring from the Navy, he was a Regional Business Development/Program Manager for Battelle Memorial Institute, a not-for-profit R & D company, supportingn the Intelligence Community. He was the first Director of the Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) Laboratory for the Hydrographic Science Research Center at The University of Southern Mississippi. He spent several years with the U.S. Department of State as the Director of the New Orleans Passport Agency. Darrell is presently the Director of the Mine Warfare Department at the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center. He is also a 1999 graduate of Leadership Slidell. |
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Northshore Harbor Center District Board Members, terms and positions
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Kurt Bozant (Chairman)
75 E. Pinewood Dr.
Slidell LA 70458
985-649-9492
Appointed by Mike Strain; exp Aug 26, 2011
Derise Morel (Past Chairman)
1111 Marina Dr.
Slidell LA 70458
985-645-9685
Appointed by AG Crowe; exp Feb 16, 2011
Pablo Melendez (Vice Chairman)
56460 Frank Pichon Rd.
Slidell LA 70458
985-726-9777
Appointed by Hotel/Motel; exp Sep 1, 2009
Warren Berault
1302 Marina Dr.
Slidell LA 70458
985-643-4422
Appointed by Slidell City Council; exp Sep 1, 2009
Donna O’ Daniels
109 Marina Blvd.
Mandeville, LA 70471
985-845-2288
Appointed by the Tourist Commission; exp Sep 2010
Francis “Boogie” Gomila
322 Nassau Dr.
Slidell LA 70458
985-643-5056
Appointed by Parish President Kevin Davis; exp Apr 2008
Shirley Crawford
65114 Williams Rd.
Pearl River, LA 70452
985-863-0749
Appointed by Town of Pearl River: exp Aug. 2009
Merryanne Welch
17 Harbor Cove
Slidell, LA 70458
Appointed by Mayor Ben Morris: exp Feb 2010
Michelle Pichon
407 Driftwood Circle
Slidell LA 70458
Appointed by Senator Schedler; exp November 2010
Larry Hess
111 Rampage Loop
Slidell, La. 70458
Appointed by the Greater Slidell Chamber of Commerce; exp January 2011 Darrell Smith 204 Amanda Drive Slidell, LA 70458 985-649-8960
Joe Anderson-Chairman Emeritus
2217 2nd Street
Slidell, LA 70458
985-643-6443
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 Joe Anderson (Chairman Emeritus)
Appointed by the Parish Council; Dec 31, 2004
Joe has been married to Pamuella Byrd Anderson since 1974 and is the father of two sons Joseph and James. This is a big year for the Andersons as son Joseph graduates from Vanderbilt University and James graduates from Slidell High. Joe has practiced law in Slidell since 1977 and was a special prosecutor for St. Tammany Parish's District Attorney's office from 1981 to 1984. He is a past president of the Slidell Bar Association and St. Tammany Bar Association and is a member of numerous professional, social and civic organizations. Today Joe is managing partner of Anderson and Anderson. He was chairman of the East St. Tammany Events Center Commission from 1991-2004. The idea of the Northshore Harbor Center was created at a Slidell Chamber of Commerce Board Retreat and Joe was present during that weekend. He is proud to have been with this project since it was just a brainstorm conception and intends to see it thorough the building's successful opening. |
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 Graydon Hass, Former Treasurer (Passed away December 2005)
Appointed by the Slidell Mayor; exp Sep 1, 2005
Graydon still contracts as a management consultant for the automotive industry after a career in research and development with the military and executive management with Chrysler Corporation. Graydon has lived in Slidell since 1965, and has had the joy of raising three sons with his artistic and talented wife Lonnie. When asked why this is the place to retire his answer is "the relaxed atmosphere of the community and cultural opportunities available at your fingertips makes me happy to stay." Graydon was instrumental in building the Slidell Little Theater, served on their theatre board for many years and is now a life member. Before the Harbor Center he also assisted in building the Cultural Center and the First Methodist Church. Graydon serves as chair for the Space and Function committee. |
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