Experience

Adaptation Strategies

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Visionary Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Greater New Orleans Area



Bas Clas

• Guitarist, vocalist, producer, songwriter

  • Nov 1976 - Present

  Greater New Orleans Area



NOLAVibe

• Senior Vice President

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2016

  Greater New Orleans Area NOLAVibe is a strategic consulting firm focused on social change and building the circular economy. Based in New Orleans, one of the most creative and vibrant cities on the planet, we think holistically, work collaboratively, and use an entrepreneurial lens to find the socioeconomic development opportunities in water, resilience, real estate development, and positive aging. At NOLAVIbe, "We set things in motion!"



The Idea Village

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Challenge Program Manager

  • Dec 2010 - May 2014

  Greater New Orleans Area Co-founder, along with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and The Idea Village, of the Water Challenge entrepreneurial competition, an initiative to elevate Southeast Louisiana's economic development potential for water-related businesses and expertise. Served as in-kind partner via the LSU AgCenter and subsequently as a contractor via NOLAVibe. Co-managed program with Grasshopper Mendoza. Responsibilities included building an advisory board, program development, outreach to a multi-parish… Show more Co-founder, along with the Greater New Orleans Foundation and The Idea Village, of the Water Challenge entrepreneurial competition, an initiative to elevate Southeast Louisiana's economic development potential for water-related businesses and expertise. Served as in-kind partner via the LSU AgCenter and subsequently as a contractor via NOLAVibe. Co-managed program with Grasshopper Mendoza. Responsibilities included building an advisory board, program development, outreach to a multi-parish region to discover entrepreneurs, development of selection criteria and process. Produced, managed and scripted all aspects of the Water Challenge day, authored annual reports with recommendations, and developed a long-term plan. Show less



LSU AgCenter

• Sustainable Housing Agent

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2012

  Greater New Orleans Area Responsible for outreach education for sustainable, energy efficient, green, and hurricane-ready building, also worked to grow green jobs and economic development. Served the Greater New Orleans region including Orleans, Jefferson, St Bernard, Plaquemines and St Tammany parishes. Job responsibilities included: • Assist homeowners and builders to achieve maximum efficiency in moisture management, wind code compliance and energy efficiency • Promote sustainable/green principles… Show more Responsible for outreach education for sustainable, energy efficient, green, and hurricane-ready building, also worked to grow green jobs and economic development. Served the Greater New Orleans region including Orleans, Jefferson, St Bernard, Plaquemines and St Tammany parishes. Job responsibilities included: • Assist homeowners and builders to achieve maximum efficiency in moisture management, wind code compliance and energy efficiency • Promote sustainable/green principles to government and business leaders, civic groups, and citizens • Collaborate with regional officials and nonprofit agencies to develop green/sustainable businesses and programs • Work with businesses and entrepreneurs to accelerate economic development of green/sustainable enterprises • Provide assistance in establishing Sustainability Teams within businesses, organizations, government and other institutions • Collaborate on plans to improve water management, develop new waste management systems, expand local food resources, and strengthen local markets Show less



NAI/Latter & Blum Inc

• Real Estate Sales

  • 2005 - 2008

  Greater New Orleans Area Commercial & residential sales and consulting. Co-founded green committees at Latter & Blum Inc. and at the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®.



Louisiana Music Commission

• Assistant Director

  • Apr 1992 - May 2005

  Economic development agency that worked to promote and develop the Louisiana music industry. Also worked on educational initiatives, radio and television programming, nonprofit development, cultural preservation efforts and more. Served as webmaster, office manager, composed all communications and press releases, reports, strategic plans and other documentation. Co-produced special events, managed databases and more. • Raised millions of public and private dollars for Louisiana music… Show more Economic development agency that worked to promote and develop the Louisiana music industry. Also worked on educational initiatives, radio and television programming, nonprofit development, cultural preservation efforts and more. Served as webmaster, office manager, composed all communications and press releases, reports, strategic plans and other documentation. Co-produced special events, managed databases and more. • Raised millions of public and private dollars for Louisiana music projects, businesses & organizations. • Achieved a 15:1 ratio of economic impact compared to the LMC budget. • Developed policy and legislation to foster, protect and expand Louisiana’s music industry. • Co-founder of New Orleans Jazz Centennial Celebration Inc. a nonprofit working to preserve jazz via educational programs that reached 100,000+ students at elementary schools statewide in Louisiana. • Served on the Board of the Louisiana Alliance for Arts Education from 1998-2005 • Co-created and produced hundreds of hours of commercial radio and television programming promoting Louisiana music. Show less