ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
REAL ESTATE
ED TINSLEY
IAM CHRISTIAN TUCKER
SHAWN BARNEY
CEO Bernhard
President and CEO ILSI Engineering
Managing Director CLB Porter
Founded in 1919 by a German-born immigrant, Bernhard has evolved into a large, privately-owned engineering and contracting firm with roughly 2,000 employees in 25 locations. Taking the helm in 2018, Tinsley has managed the design of more than 300 construction projects with a total cost in excess of $5 billion. He has written numerous articles and industry white papers.
Founded more than two decades ago, ILSI Engineering is a 100 % woman- and minority-owned civil engineering firm that specializes in sewer, water, street and drainage design projects. Leading the company’s operations, Tucker was once dubbed “the Fixer” by Essence Magazine for her efforts to rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Barney is one of the partners working on the massive planned development upriver from the Morial Convention Center, and he’s also involved in a potential mixed-use redevelopment of the former Naval Support Activity complex in the Bywater. In addition to his role at CLB Porter, a real estate development and public finance advisory firm, he founded Campaign for Equity New Orleans.
Education: University of Arkansas (BS) Office Locations: More than 25 offices throughout the United States Awards: Tinsley has received eight energy awards from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Did You Know? In 1932, Bernhard was awarded a contract for the Louisiana Capitol building.
Education: University of New Orleans (BA) Hidden Gem: Taqueria Guerrero Advice: “Grow more comfortable with the uncomfortable, and try to envision yourself walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be more human.” Nonprofit Causes: Operation Restoration, Navigate NOLA, STEM NOLA, STEMgems
Education: Tulane University (MBA), Howard University (BBA) On the Horizon: “The River District, a development project adjacent to the convention center and along the river, creating a new New Orleans neighborhood” Nonprofit Cause: Racial equity Go-to Restaurant: Bywater American Bistro
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
DARRYL BERGER
DELISHA BOYD
JOE CANIZARO
Founder and Chairman The Berger Company
Real Estate Broker/Notary Public Delisha Boyd LLC
President and CEO Columbus Properties
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As an investor, developer and financier, this native New Orleanian has overseen major real estate transactions of all types for five decades. In addition to managing his company’s portfolio, which includes high-profile New Orleans properties, Berger also serves on the board of many civic and business institutions. He’s earned many awards and honors for his accomplishments.
After working as an award-winning talent agent and casting director, Boyd switched gears to real estate after the experience of buying her first home. “I live with my family in the greater New Orleans area,” she said. “My clients are my neighbors and my friends. I’m there for them, always.” Boyd also currently represents District 102 in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
This real estate icon has developed, acquired and managed commercial property throughout the South for decades. Developments include Canal Place, First Bank & Trust Tower (formerly LL&E Tower), Texaco Center and First Bank Center (formerly the Galleria). He’s developing a 4,900-acre planned community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and owns First Bank and Trust.
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Education: Tulane University (JD), Vanderbilt University (BA) Company Founded: 1972 Boards: New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, Convention and Visitors Bureau, board of trustees of Tulane University Notable Projects: Windsor Court Hotel, Jax Brewery, Shops at Canal Place
Education: University of New Orleans (MFA), Southern University New Orleans (MBA), Xavier University of Louisiana (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Restaurant Rebirth Hidden Gem: Plant Bass Vegan Deli Best Fest: Algiers Mardi Gras Festival Hero: “My grandmother, Helen Bennett Johnson” Nonprofit Cause: Neighborhood Housing Services
Education: University of Mississippi Hidden Talent: “I thank God for having a good mind for numbers.” Fave Book: “The Power of Positive Thinking” Go-to Restaurant: Galatoire’s Nonprofit Cause: The Catholic Church and the National Diabetes and Obesity Institute Poboy Pick: Shrimp
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