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New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Executive Committee
Leadership team will spearhead Chamber efforts in 21st year
NEW ORLEANS (January 16, 2025) — The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce today announced its 2025
executive committee that will lead the organization into its 21st year of service. The leadership team will be led
by Shelina Davis, chief executive officer of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), as chairwoman. Supporting
the new chairwoman, Elizabeth Ellison Frost, community relations manager of Chalmette Refining, will serve as
vice chairwoman and Roderic F. Teamer, Sr., director of diversity programs and business development at
Louisiana Blue, will continue in an advisory role as immediate past chair.
Rounding out the executive committee are Peter Boylan, president and CEO of Ballard Brands, as treasurer; Amy
Boyle Collins, CEO of Gambel Communications, in the role of secretary; and Sandra Lombana Lindquist, CCE,
continues in her role as president and CEO of the Chamber.
“2024 was a major milestone for the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. In the past 20 years we have grown
to nearly 1,400 members and progressed in our mission to create a vibrant community of professionals and
initiate new programs for our members,” said Lombana Lindquist. “The Chamber’s commitment to advancing
the city’s business environment has fueled growth across diverse industries, adapting to meet the evolving
needs of our members.”
Thirteen Chamber board members were re-elected to serve second terms in 2025, including Anthony LaMothe
(Anthony LaMothe Photography); Eric Jones (AT&T); Nyka Scott (Entergy); Amy Boyle Collins (Gambel
Communications); Conner LeBlanc (General Informatics); Ashley Page (Lamar); Sondra Brown (Market Dynamic
Research Inc.); Tonia Moore (Ochsner Health); Suchitra Satpathi (Pelican State Partners); Rebecca Sha (Phelps
Dunbar); Ron Stone (Shell); Mamie Gasperecz (University of New Orleans); and Mikel Schaefer (WVUE/Fox 8).
One new member joined the New Orleans Chamber Board of Directors: Casey Urshel (Uptown Benefits).
The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization composed of business and
community leaders who work together to create a dynamic business climate that fosters entrepreneurship and
drives business success throughout the New Orleans area.
For a complete list of Chamber Board members please click here.
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Editor’s Note: High-resolution photos are available here.
About the New Orleans Chamber: The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization consisting
of business and community leaders who work together to create a dynamic business climate that drives entrepreneurship
and business success in the New Orleans community. The Chamber connects all businesses to foster development in the New
Orleans community through networking, education and advocacy. With a network of more than 1,300 member businesses,
the Chamber is a driving force in the Greater New Orleans business community.
