Recently, various businesses and nonprofit organizations in South Louisiana announced changes in personnel that reflect ongoing developments in the region’s employment landscape. The updates include new hires, promotions, and resignations aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and meeting evolving industry demands.
In New Orleans, notable appointments include Jen Giragos, who has joined Arnaud’s Restaurant as the pastry chef. Giragos boasts an impressive culinary background, having previously served as head pastry chef at Doris Metropolitan, as well as working at Emeril Restaurant. Her expertise also includes owning and operating Wicked Queen Confections, which positions her well to contribute to the esteemed dining establishment.
In addition, Gina Locatto has been promoted to assistant director of sales at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a position she will take on after 22 years with the organization, most recently serving as senior national sales manager. This appointment highlights the center’s commitment to leveraging experienced personnel to enhance its operational capabilities.
Jones Walker, a prominent law firm, expanded its team by hiring seven new associates across its Louisiana offices. The new recruits include Kendra Wilson Bonin, McClellan Davis, Olivia Hebert, and Abigail Hufft in New Orleans, Matthew Delaney and Olivia Grice in Baton Rouge, and Austin Arceneaux in Lafayette. This significant hiring initiative indicates the firm’s strategic growth and bolstered capacity to serve its client base effectively.
In Baton Rouge, Chuck Prow has been appointed as the new chair and CEO of Aptim, an environmental consulting company. He succeeds Mark Fallon and comes from a leadership role at V2X, a defense infrastructure firm. Prow’s background and experience are expected to guide Aptim as it navigates the complexities of the consulting sector.
Furthermore, HoganTaylor, a business advisory and accounting firm based in Tulsa, has promoted Todd Wisdom to president of HoganTaylor Wealth. He will be succeeded by Aaron Ackerman as growth partner, further enhancing the firm’s leadership structure in Baton Rouge.
These personnel changes reflect the dynamic business environment in South Louisiana, indicating ongoing developments in local industries and organizational structures within the region.