TECHNOLOGY
TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS
MATT WISDOM
SCOTT WOLFE JR
KRISTI APP
CEO Turbosquid
CEO Levelset
Vice President J.W. Allen & Company
In 2021, Shutterstock acquired the company Wisdom founded with his brother in a deal valued at $75 million. A leading seller of 3D models, TurboSquid has served such diverse industries as film, architecture and defense. Wisdom is chair of the New Orleans Startup Fund and serves on the boards and executive committees of GNO Inc. and Idea Village.
When Wolfe’s construction payment startup was acquired by Procore for $500 million in 2021, it was the biggest tech acquisition in the city’s history. Wolfe founded the company after practicing construction law and becoming frustrated by “the unfairness for the little guys.” Contractors and suppliers across the globe have used the platform to facilitate more than 6.5 million projects.
This licensed customs broker joined the family business in 2001. She’s got extensive experience with imports and exports as well as civic affairs. “We’re turning the volatility of the employment market and the instability of the supply chain into an opportunity to become more efficient and establish operations that can easily transition between in-person and remote.”
Education: Brown University (BS) On the Horizon: “The emergence of the metaverse, the true version of reality inside the computer” Nonprofit Cause: “Anything supporting entrepreneurship” Poboy Pick: Fried shrimp Go-to Restauarant: Pêche Snoball Style: Cream ice cream
Education: Loyola University New Orleans (JD), Southern Methodist University (BA) Advice: “Don’t lose your enthusiasm.” Poboy Pick: “Anything from Melba’s (my parents’ restaurant)” Hidden Talent: Juggling fire Snoball Style: “Rainbow. Am I too old for that?” Go-to Restaurant: Lilette
Education: Our Lady of Holy Cross College (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Costera Nonprofit Cause: Hogs for the Cause Dream Career: A surgeon Heroes: “My parents prioritized the education of their children, taught us to be open-minded and kind, and support us no matter what!” Hobby/Passion: “Traveling the world”
TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS
TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS
TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS
TOMEKA BRYANT
SHEILA BURNS
KEVIN C. DOLLIOLE
General Manager New Orleans Public Belt Railroad
Vice President Global Parking Systems
Director of Aviation Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
This second-generation railroader directs the daily operations of a Class III railroad on the nation’s fourth-largest rail gateway that connects with six Class I railroads and serves Port NOLA and local industry. She leads railroad strategy, safety strategy and process improvement initiatives. She launched her career as a trainmaster for both CSX and NOPB.
Since 1984, Burns and her husband, Ronnie, have grown QCS Logistics from a onecar operation into a “last-mile logistics” powerhouse making thousands of deliveries each day. In 2020, they sold the company to Austin-based Dropoff Inc. The Burnses also own Global Parking Systems, which operates airport lots nationwide, and consulting company Burns Management Group.
With more than 40 years of experience in various facets of the aviation industry, Dolliole strives for innovative approaches to air service development, customer service initiatives, and construction project management. At the helm of Armstrong International, he manages operational, organizational and development initiatives like the new $1 billion airport terminal that opened in fall 2019.
Education: Pfeiffer University (MBA), Elon University (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Drago’s Hobby: “I was a college athlete, so softball will always be a passion of mine. I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.” What Do You Love About Your Job? “I truly have the best staff and workforce.”
Education: Harvard University, Wellesley College (BA) Nonprofit Cause: “I am passionate about educating African-American youth.” Advice: “Embrace failure as a learning tool because those failures often provide a pathway.” Poboy Pick: “You can’t go wrong with a juicy oyster/shrimp combo ... dressed to the max.”
Education: University of New Orleans (MBA), Xavier University of Louisiana (BS) Go-to Restaurant: “Leah’s Kitchen in the airport” Best Fest: Jazz Fest Hobby/Passion: Golf On the Horizon: “The potential for rail connection to the airport with the proposed Baton Rouge to New Orleans rail service”
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