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The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) is a state agency/political subdivision comprised of seven members appointed by the governor. The board's primary purpose is to plan, finance, construct, develop, maintain and operate facilities located within the District for events of public interest. The LSED is responsible for the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans Arena, New Orleans Saints Training Facility, TPC Louisiana and Zephyr Field.
LSED P.O. Box 52439 New Orleans, LA 70152
2011 LSED Board Members
| Ron Forman, Chairman Ron Forman, President & CEO of Audubon Nature Institute, is a New Orleans native and a graduate of LSU. Over 30 years ago, beginning with an "urban ghetto" of a zoo and an under-funded city park, Forman envisioned a collection of family oriented, educational venues across the city of New Orleans. The Audubon Nature Institute's ten award-winning living science museums and parks dedicated to the wonders of nature are the result of that vision. Forman is also the Immediate Past Chairman of the New Orleans Conventions & Visitors Bureau and Past President of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. In addition, he serves on the board of the American Association of Museums.
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| J.E. Brignac, Board of Commissioners J. E. Brignac, Jr. of Prairieville, Louisiana is currently Chairman of the Board of Imperial Management Corporation and its subsidiaries' Imperial Fire and Casualty Insurance Company and A B C Agency Network, Inc. Mr. Brignac is one of the Founders of Imperial Management Corporation which was started in 1990. Additionally, Mr. Brignac is a part owner, Director and Secretary-Treasurer of Acadiana Cable Advertising, Inc. and KDCG Television. He is a past owner and director of Dupre Carrier Godchaux Agency, Inc., Century 21-DCG Realty, Inc. and National Security Underwriters, Inc. |
| Robert Bruno, Board of Commissioners Robert Bruno has been a partner with the law firm Bruno and Bruno since 1983. He earned his BA from LSU in 1980 and a law degree from Tulane in 1983. In 2000, Bruno founded Bruno Brothers Management and Development Company with his brothers. The company owns a variety of real estate including shopping centers, office buildings, business parks and hundreds of acres of commercial land in the gulf south region of the United States. |
| Julio Melara, Board of Commissioners Julio Melara is an entrepreneur, publisher and best selling author. He is president and co-owner of the Baton Rouge Business Report, a bi-weekly business newspaper, 1012 Magazine a quarterly regional business Magazine and publisher of 225 Magazine, a consumer lifestyle publication. He serves on numerous charitable and community boards including: Boy Scouts, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, OMNI Bank, Yes, I Can Ministries and Career Compass of Louisiana. |  | Bill Windham, Board of Commissioners William C. Windham of Bossier City is a life long resident of Louisiana. Born and raised in the Louisiana Delta, Windham moved to Shreveport after completing his education at Louisiana Tech. In Shreveport, Windham went into business for himself and created a real estate development and construction company. Over the last three decades he has been involved in many different businesses including real estate, construction, healthcare and energy. Windham created The Brentwood Companies and served as Chairman until the companies were sold in 2004. Currently, he manages his remaining business investments and is exploring new opportunities. He also serves as the Finance Chairman for the Board of St. Marks Cathedral School and also sits on the Executive committee of SciPort Discovery Center.
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LSED Coordinator (504) 587–3913 LSED@superdome.com
All meetings are open to public as defined in La. R.S. 42:7. For meeting dates and agendas, please visit the LSED website here.
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