French Quarter
Management District

Strengthening the District as a vital component of Louisiana’s tourism industry

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Board of Commissioners

A thirteen member Board of Commissioners governs the FQMD. Only one member, the Chair of the Vieux Carre Commission, or the Chair’s designee, is an ex officio member. The other twelve members are appointed by the following elected officials and organizations:

  • Mayor of New Orleans appoints two members
  • New Orleans City Council member representing District “C” appoints one member
  • Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents and Associates, Inc. appoints one member
  • Louisiana Restaurant Association, Inc. appoints one member
  • Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association, Inc. appoints two members
  • French Quarter Business Association appoints one member
  • French Quarter Business League appoints one member
  • French Quarter Citizens, Inc. appoints one member
  • North Rampart Main Street, Inc. appoints one member
  • New Orleans & Company (formerly New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.) appoints one member

The FQMD's 2023 officers and members are as follows:
  • Heidi Raines, Chair, appointee of the New Orleans City Council District “C”
  • Christian Pendleton, Vice-Chair, appointee of the Louisiana Restaurant Association
  • Frank Zumbo, Treasurer, appointee of the Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association
  • Sue Klein, Secretary, appointee of the North Rampart Main Street, Inc.
  • David Bilbe, Commissioner, appointee of the Greater New Orleans Hotel and Lodging Association
  • Glade Bilby, Commissioner, appointee of the French Quarter Citizens
  • Christine Bondio, Commissioner, appointee of the French Quarter Business Association
  • Steve Caputo, Commissioner, appointee of the New Orleans & Company
  • Jane Cooper, Commissioner, appointee of the Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates
  • Matthew Emory, Commissioner, appointee of the Mayor of New Orleans (business owner headquartered in district)
  • Mamie Gasperecz, Commissioner, appointee of the Vieux Carre Commission
  • Robert Simms, Commissioner, appointee of the Mayor of New Orleans (resident)
  • Jack Rizzuto, Commissioner, appointee of the French Quarter Business League



Recent Documents

  • Latest Agenda (January 6, 2023)
  • Most Recent Minutes (November 10, 2022)
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