CHAMBERS
CHAMBERS
CHAMBERS
ELIZABETH DAUTERIVE
RUTH LAWSON
CEO St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce
President Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
SANDRA LOMBANA LINDQUIST
Dauterive’s extensive background in tourism, community organizing and events planning now serves to steer the development of the business environment and workforce in St. Bernard Parish. Together with the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, Dauterive is an organizer of Grow St. Bernard, a six-part program providing professional development opportunities.
In 2021, Lawson was selected from over 100 candidates to be the next president of the chamber. She previously served as executive director of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority and is a co-owner of several Smoothie King franchises. She was a senior parish attorney and chief administrative assistant in Jefferson Parish. New Orleans Magazine has named her a Top Female Achiever.
Lindquist brings more than 25 years of experience in economic and community development to her leadership role at the New Orleans Chamber, which was founded in 2004 and now has more than 1,200 members. She has created several networking events and groups — including the chamber’s Women’s Business Alliance — and she’s active in civic affairs.
Education: University of Southern Mississippi (BS) Advice: “Protect your joy.” Hobby/Passion: “Spending time with my family is so important to me. I have the most supportive husband, two handsome boys and the best dog!” Nonprofit Cause: St. Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe Work Highlight: “The connections I have made”
Education: Louisiana State University (JD, BS) Go-to Restaurant: Mosquito Supper Club Hidden Gem: “Tan Dinh. It’s not hidden (unless you refuse to cross the bridge), but it’s a gem!” Work Highlight: “Advocating for a better business environment in greater New Orleans and connecting people and businesses.” Best Fest: Jazz Fest
Education: Tulane University (MLA), University of Texas (BA) Go-to Restaurant: “This is too hard to answer. We have so many! And I can’t list just one chamber member, can I?” Advice: “Know your strengths and find a career that allows you to capitalize on it.” Who Do You Admire? “My dad!”
CHAMBERS
CHAMBERS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
LACEY OSBORNE
MAYRA ELIZABETH PINEDA
JON ATKINSON
President and CEO Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana
CEO The Idea Village
Osborne leads the former St. Tammany West Chamber, which in 2019 was renamed the St. Tammany Chamber and now represents more than 1,100 member businesses (and 35,000 employees) across the parish. She’s a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Committee of 100,” a nationwide group that represents the perspectives of chambers and their members.
Pineda is a local businesswoman who has earned accolades for her efforts to support the Hispanic business community and increase trade between Louisiana and Latin America. A former consul general of Honduras, she has served on the boards of the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, JEDCO, the Resilient Louisiana Commission and many other organizations.
Atkinson uses his background as a professional investor, “recovering” banker, professor and consultant to help guide and finance startups, and then help them scale. Founded two decades ago, Idea Village has helped hundreds of businesses get up and running. The nonprofit estimates these companies represent $267 million in annual revenue and more than 3,000 active jobs.
Education: Nicholls State University (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Lola in Covington Advice: “You can get a lot done when you don’t care who gets the credit.” Nonprofit Cause: NAMI St. Tammany (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Hidden Gem: Patrick’s Bar Vin Hobby/Passion: Family
Education: University of New Orleans, L’Académie de Langues et de Commerce On the Horizon: “We are very excited about our growth resulting in taking steps to purchase our own building to establish our headquarters.” Go-to Restaurant: Galatoire’s Hidden Gem: Baru Latin Bistro Hero: “My mother”
Education: Tulane University (MBA), Davidson College (BA) Go-to Restaurant: Paladar 511 Hidden Gem: Adolfo’s Best Fest: Jazz Fest Advice: “If you keep taking steps towards doing something you love, eventually someone will pay you for it.”
President and CEO St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
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