New Appointments and Career Moves in Louisiana

New Orleans

Shaunda Clark has been hired by Liberty Bank and Trust as chief financial officer. Clark has more than two decades of experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and risk management. She most recently served as chief financial officer of AmeriNational Community Services and has held positions at American Deposits Management, First Security Bank of Nevada, MGM Resorts International, and Community Bank of Nevada. Clark earned a bachelor’s in accounting and an executive master’s in business administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Adrienne Celestine has been hired by the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority as director of real estate development and strategy. Celestine brings over 15 years of experience in disaster recovery, economic development, public policy, and strategic real estate development. She most recently served as a director in HORNE’s government services group and spent 12 years with the state of Louisiana as director of disaster recovery programs. Celestine earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Clark Atlanta University and a master’s in business administration from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.

Haley Nix has joined Kean Miller as special counsel, focusing her practice on casualty and mass tort litigation. She has extensive experience in commercial litigation matters across state and federal courts, including insurance coverage, labor and employment, and contract disputes. Nix earned a bachelor’s in communication studies and a master’s in political science from LSU, along with a law degree and graduate diploma in comparative law from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

Baton Rouge

Dr. Rebecca Davis has joined Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as a medical oncologist, working at the Baton Rouge General and Gonzales locations. Davis earned a bachelor’s from Catholic University of America and her medical degree from Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her residency and internship in internal medicine at Earl K. Long Hospital and a fellowship in hematology-oncology at LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.

Will Chadwick and Mark Segalla have joined JRE Brokerage (formerly Jarreau Real Estate). Segalla has expertise in multifamily housing across Louisiana and co-presented the multifamily segment at the annual Trends Seminar hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Chadwick has experience in the commercial sector, focusing on attracting retailers and restaurants to south Louisiana. JRE Brokerage will operate alongside JRE’s Development, Property Management, and Capital divisions under a unified brand, supported by a full-time staff of over 20 people.

New Orleans Welcomes New Leaders in Finance, Real Estate, and Law

New Orleans, LA — The Crescent City is buzzing with fresh talent as several prominent organizations announce key leadership appointments that promise to drive growth and innovation across various sectors.

Shaunda Clark has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Liberty Bank and Trust, bringing over 20 years of extensive experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and risk management. Clark, who previously served as CFO of AmeriNational Community Services, has a rich history with notable institutions including American Deposits Management and MGM Resorts International. A proud alumna of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she holds both a bachelor’s in accounting and an executive master’s in business administration.

In a significant move for urban development, Adrienne Celestine has joined the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority as the Director of Real Estate Development and Strategy. With more than 15 years of experience in disaster recovery and economic development, Celestine previously directed disaster recovery programs for the state of Louisiana and held a leadership role at HORNE’s government services group. She earned her bachelor’s in accounting from Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.

The legal landscape is also evolving with the addition of Haley Nix as Special Counsel at Kean Miller. Nix specializes in casualty and mass tort litigation and boasts a robust background in commercial litigation across state and federal courts. She holds a bachelor’s in communication studies and a master’s in political science from LSU, along with a law degree from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.

Baton Rouge Expands Medical Expertise

Baton Rouge, LA — The medical community in Baton Rouge is set to enhance its capabilities with the arrival of Dr. Rebecca Davis at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. As a medical oncologist, Davis will serve patients at both the Baton Rouge General and Gonzales locations. She completed her medical degree at the Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and has a solid foundation in internal medicine and hematology-oncology, having trained at Earl K. Long Hospital and LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.

Real Estate Expansion in Baton Rouge

In a strategic move to bolster its real estate services, JRE Brokerage (formerly Jarreau Real Estate) has welcomed Will Chadwick and Mark Segalla to its team. Segalla brings expertise in multifamily housing and has been a co-presenter at the annual Trends Seminar hosted by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Chadwick, with a focus on commercial real estate, has been instrumental in attracting retailers and restaurants to south Louisiana. Together, they will enhance JRE Brokerage’s operations alongside its Development, Property Management, and Capital divisions, supported by a dedicated staff of over 20 professionals.

As these new leaders step into their roles, they bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives that are sure to impact the financial, real estate, legal, and medical sectors in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The future looks bright for these cities as they continue to attract top talent and foster innovation.