Crimson & Gold Network

Fall - CGN - Young Professionals

In the Fall, the Crimson & Gold Network - Young Professionals (CGN-YP) hosted a social at Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar. The CGN-YP provides an opportunity for younger Alumni to network, to share information, and to conduct business with fellow Alumni.

The group enjoyed complimentary food and drinks thanks to our sponsors, Favorites Promotionals and Site 504 (James Casadaban Jr. ‘06 and John Gambino ‘06) as well as Kyle Lawson ‘04.

Stephen Ashley ’04 welcomed the group and encouraged participants to attend upcoming events. James Casdaban ’06 spoke about the Crazy Crusader Store, which a portion of the sales from this store goes toward the CGN-YP to serve the needs of Brother Martin High School.

Associate Director of Alumni Relations Chris Heine ’03 encouraged the group to visit campus. Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement

Justin Fleetwood; Communications, Marketing and Events Manager Meredith Duhe; and Gifts Manager Gillen Briede also participated in the event. There was a “Business Card” raffle, which was won by Jonathan Floyd ’04.

Spring CGN - Young Professionals

Chris Heine ’03, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, welcomed the group and encouraged participants to attend upcoming events and to participate in Martin Madness. Brad Treuting ’04 thanked the sponsors and encouraged the group to continue to promote the CGN-YP. Director of Strategic Planning for Advancement Justin Fleetwood; Communications, Marketing, and Events Manager Meredith Duhe; and Gifts Manager Gillen Briede also participated in the event. There was a “Business Card” raffle, which was won by Louis Hymel ’05 and Rory Belina ’06.

In mid-March, the Crimson & Gold Network - Young Professionals (CGN-YP) hosted a Spring Social at Loft18. The group enjoyed complimentary food and drinks thanks to our sponsors, CAMPS Company–

Leadership Jefferson Class of 2023

Christopher Guidry ’05, New Orleans Saints & Pelicans

Andrw Koehler ’07, Intralox

Joey LaRocca ’01, Fidelity Bank

Scott Lovitt ’00, Audubon Care Homes

Brandon Scardigli ‘06, Entergy Louisiana

New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute

Class of 2023

Benjamin Belou ’04, Mayer Building Company

Lee Currault ’95, Woodward Design+Build

Adam Smith ’95, Home Bank

Craig Antonatos ‘05, Box of Care–Jonathan Floyd ‘04, and Bill Spitzer & Associates–Will Fulham ‘17.

CGN Members Honored

If you are interested in joining the CGN-YP, then contact Gillen Briede at gbriede@brothermartin.com.

Health Care Heroes

Citybusiness 2022 Health Care Heroes

First Responders

Lenny Daigle ‘81, Captain, New Orleans Fire Department

Professionals

Tony Colletti ‘05, Director of Rehabilitation Services, New Orleans East Hospital

2022 honorees by The Great 100 Nurses Foundation

Raymond J. Boudreaux, R.N. ’05, David E. Schmidt, R.N. ’76, Ryan J. Venturella, R.N. ’92

Congratulations also to current and former parents Monique Erdozain, R.N. (Parent 2021 and 2023)

Jan T. Gourgeous, R.N.

(Parent 2004, 2007, 2016, 2020, and 2025)

The Advancement & Alumni Relations Office hosted a Crimson & Gold Network - Law (CGN) group for coffee and donuts in the Crusader Cafe’ in early December. Members connected with fellow

Hon. Kurt D. Engelhardt ’78, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, hosted a complimentary three-credit hour CLE program, including one credit hour on Ethics and another of Professionalism, accredited by the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Presenters were:

Rory Bellina ’06, Partner, Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile & Hayes

Brett Prendergast ’80, Attorney

Justin Woods ’85, Clerk of Court, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal - State of Louisiana

Jason Culotta ’00, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

Robert Bonnaffons ’74, Partner, Leake & Andersson, LLP

Sal Brocato III ’88, Owner, Brocato Law Firm, PLC

Alumni and had the opportunity to visit with Phil Sims ’91 and his Law Studies class. The mission of the CGN - Law is to bring Alumni together to expand their professional networks and to give

CGN - Law CLE

back to the Brother Martin community by sharing their expertise.

David Bergeron ’91 and Bryan Gilmore ’92 –Creole Creamery - Best Place to get Frozen Desserts

Rene Broussard ’83 – Zeitgeist Theatre and Lounge - Best Locally Owned Movie Theatre

Robert Brunet ’82 – The Prytania - Best Locally Owned Movie Theatre

C.C. Canseco ’13, Mr. and Mrs. Sinesio Canseco –Canseco’s - 2nd Best New Orleans Neighborhood Grocery

Carlo Clesi ’95 and James Clesi ’98 – Clesi’sBest Place to get Boiled Seafood

Gordon Chalmers ’70, Ryan Chalmers ’95, Jason Chalmers ’96 – Gordon’s - Best Framing Store

Scot Craig ’80 – Katie’s - Best neighborhood Restaurant

Keith Esparros ’77 – WWL-TV Executive News Director - Best Local TV Station

Chris Franklin ’00 (WWL-TV) – Best Local TV Weathercaster

CGN-Law Committee

Rory Bellina ’06, Lou Bonnaffons ’84, Rob Bonnaffons ’74, Sal Brocato ’88, Bubby Burns ’84, Jason Culotta ’00, Kurt Engelhardt ’78, Michael Maldonado ’14, Hillar Moore ’72, Brett Prendergast ’80, Scott Shea ’81, and Justin Woods ’85

Best Of New Orleans

Aubry Killion ’07 (WDSU) – 3rd Best Local Investigative Reporter

Don Lacoste ’94 – The Bulldog - Best Beer Selection, Best Dog Friendly, & 3rd Best Bar for Day Drinking

Tommy Mandina ’62 SA and Cindy Mandina (Parent 2022 and Current Parent) – Mandina’s Restaurant - 3rd Best Traditional Louisiana Restaurant

Stanton Moore ’90 – Tipitina’s - Best Live Music Venue (Large)

Doug Mouton ’81 (WWL) – 2nd Best Local TV Sportscaster

Dean Pigeon ’06 – Pigeon Catering - Best Caterer

Don Velez ’81 and Dale Velez ’83 – Young’s Dry Cleaning - 2nd Best Dry Cleaner

Ashwin Vilkhu ’02 – Saffron - Best Indian Restaurant

Anthony Vojkovich ’79 – Crescent City Steaks - 3rd Best Steakhouse

Roy Zuppardo ’68 SA and Joey Zuppardo ’73 –Zuppardo’s - 3rd Best Jefferson Neighborhood Grocery

Congratulations also to the following Brother Martin community members:

Mr. and Mrs. Koichi Kurusu (Parent 2011 & 2012) – Shogun - 2nd Best Japanese/ Sushi Restaurant

Mr. and Mrs. Edmond McIntyre (Parent 2015) –Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse - 3rd Best Metairie Restaurant

Mrs. Jessica Macaluso O’Connor (Daughter 1984 and Sister 2007) – Dolce Boutique - 2nd Best Locally owned Women’s Boutique

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Savoie (Parent 2020) – Cafe 6153rd Best Westbank Restaurant