NEW ORLEANS – The World Trade Center New Orleans has appointed four new executives to it board of directors. The new members, who are leaders in their respective fields, are as follows:
Chair
Mr. Thomas Spiers
Gulf South Eye Associates
Spiers has been with Gulf South Eye Associates since 2007, where he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer. Spiers is also the president and CEO of Las Pampas Wines. He served as president of the Tulane Association of Business Alumni from 2012 to 2014.
“It is such an honor and a privilege to serve in the role of Chairman for such a venerable organization that has been part of the economic fabric of the region for decades. Coming up on our 75th anniversary stemming from the birth of the International House, there could not be a more exciting time to be a part of the World Trade Center. With new leadership, direction, and a sharpened focus, we are engaged in fostering international trade and economic development through the support of outreach programs, advocacy, education, and the newly formed International Trade Week.” Thomas stated.
Vice Chair
Mr. Stephen Hanemann
Kean Miller LLP
Stephen Hanemann is a partner at Kean Miller in their New Orleans office. Hanemann primarily practices in the areas of maritime, vessel finance, international commerce, oil & gas, customs compliance, construction, and NORM defense. He has assisted clients with transactions of land purchases as well as maritime transactions dealing with barges, towboats, offshore drilling, and cargo carriers. Hanemann was a 2012 recipient of CityBusiness’s Leadership in Law Award.
Secretary
Mr. Paul Aucoin
Port of South Louisiana
Paul Aucoin is the executive director at the Port of South Louisiana, which is the largest tonnage port district in the western hemisphere. Prior to becoming executive director, Mr. Aucoin served as legal counsel for the Port.
Treasurer
Mr. Chris Sullivan
Regions Bank
Chris Sullivan has been with Regions Bank for five years where he serves as the Senior Vice President. Prior to coming to Regions, he was the Vice President at Whitney National Bank.
The full list of 2018 Board Members include:
Mr. Thomas Spiers, Chairman Gulf South Eye Associates
Mr. Todd Fuller Associated Terminals LLC
Mr. Tom Cole Republic National Distributing Co.
Mr. Jason French Tellurian Investments
Mr. Stephen Hanemann Kean Miller
Mr. Paul Aucoin Port of South Louisiana
Ms. Brandy Christian Port of New Orleans
Mr. Michael J. Olivier Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc.
Mr. Christopher Sullivan Regions Bank
Mr. Jeff Corbin Laitram, L.L.C.
Mr. Wynn Radford BP America, Inc.
Ms. Paula Waters Entergy of New Orleans, Inc.
Mr. Tim Hemphill New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Mr. Eddie Compass Next Generation Logistics
Ms. Beth Walker Ochsner Medical Center
Mr. Vince Hayward Camellia Brand
Mr. Drew Tessier Union Pacific Railroad
Ms. Caitlin Cain World Trade Center of New Orleans
About the World Trade Center of New Orleans
The World Trade Center of New Orleans (WTCNO) is a non-profit international trade organization with over 1,000 corporate and individual members. WTCNO is a member of the World Trade Centers Association and the oldest of more than 300 World Trade Centers in over 100 countries. WTCNO works to amplify the voice of membership and the international trade community through advocacy, education, and collaboration with partners that results in economic gains for Louisiana and Louisiana businesses. For more information, please visit www.wtcno.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
