Leadership

Staff

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LaVerne Toombs, Interim Executive Director

A seasoned leader in community and economic development, Ms. Toombs brings over two decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and strategic fundraising to this role.
 
Ms. Toombs has held senior leadership positions across Louisiana, including serving as Executive Director of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce and Regional Manager for U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu. She is also the founder of Right 4U, LLC, a consulting firm supporting nonprofits and public sector organizations with fund development and organizational strategy.

Jackie Perry, Algiers Career and Educational Development (ACED) Program Manager

Executive Committee

president

Robert Royal, Jr.

The Robert Royal Foundation

First vice-president

Ben Morvant

Crescent Towing

second vice-president

Erik Garcia

Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors

 

Secretary

Justin Williams, Sr.

Helping Hand Accounting Services

Treasurer

John Paul Metzler

Eastman Chemical Company

Board of Directors

Past Presidents