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BOARD MEMBERS
Todd Reynolds, Chairman
Executive Director, Groundwork NOLA
Kathy Grote-Litchfield, Secretary
Consultant, Workforce Development and Non-Profit Programs
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Laura Smith, Treasurer
CEO, Louisiana Council for Economic Education
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Jared Loftus
Chief Operating Officer, Rasa.io
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Justin Williams
Project Manager, Woodward Design+Build
Michael Robertson
Member Attorney, Perrier Lacoste
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Keith Esquerre
Principal, Perrier Esquerre Contractors
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Tevin Felix
college student and NOTEP Alumni
OUR TEAM
ADAM BOURNE
PRESIDENT, INSTRUCTOR
Adam moved to New Orleans in 2010. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi and a masters degree. Adam has 10 years experience managing residential and commercial construction sites and has spent the last four years as the President of NOTEP. He is skilled in equipping students to reach their full potential and has a vision to see NOTEP students filling the skilled trades gap in New Orleans.
Adam is NOTEP's NCCER Sponsor Representative
ALISON BARKER
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC (INTERIM)
Ali is a curriculum designer and writer with a background in writing instruction and educational program management. She has held faculty positions in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Schools, Louisiana State University, Bard Early College New Orleans, and Delgado Community College. Recently, she served as Manager of Instruction for Earn and Learn Career Pathways Program at Tulane University, which supported young adults’ entry into the skilled trades. She is passionate about learning design that empowers people to create change in their lives, good books, and great food.
JANELLE DEJAN
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR
Janelle was born and raised in New Orleans, and became an electrician through a union apprenticeship program. Today she is a Master Electrician. For nearly 20 years she has honed her craft by working on flood damaged homes and commercial construction projects. Interested specifically in increasing minority leadership roles and participation in the electrical industry, Janelle seeks to raise interest in electrical careers. She believes skilled trades can provide solid careers, develop strong work ethic, and give a great sense of value and reward.
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Janelle is an NCCER Certified Instructor
NIGEL TALLEY
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
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TERRANCE PAYNE
DIRECTOR OF TRANSITION & ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTOR
Terrance moved to New Orleans from Oxford, Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. Passionate about making a difference, he moved to New Orleans to pursue a career in teaching skilled trades to students in the city. He’s worked in a wide range of construction fields including flooring, carpentry, and operating heavy machinery.
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Terrance is an NCCER Certified Instructor
ROSS HARMON
CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR - LIVING SCHOOL
Ross is a master carpenter with decades of experience across the building trades working both residential and commercial construction, specializing in historic renovation, building material re-use and salvage and artistic collaborative projects. Ross was instrumental in the building of Parisite Skatepark and the Music Box Village in New Orleans.
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Ross is an NCCER Certified Instructor