District Purpose
The St. Tammany Parish Development District (District) is a political subdivision of the state created by the Legislature to foster business development through the issuance of bonds and by taking other steps necessary to advance sustainable commerce. The District issued bonds for projects such as Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc., Folgers Lacombe Distribution Center, Florida Marine Transporters, Rooms To Go and Champagne Beverage.

To date, the District has issued more than $400 million dollars in bonds to businesses in the parish. The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation acts as the management arm for the District.

District Commissioners
The St. Tammany Parish Development District (District) is governed by a board of commissioners consisting of thirteen members. All members are qualified voters and taxpayers within St. Tammany Parish.

2013 District Board of Commissioners

Chadwick Collings, Chairman Milling Benson Woodward Partner	Peter Link, Vice-Chairman First Bank & Trust Executive VP, Loan Portfolio Manager
Bill Davis, Secretary/Treasurer Slidell Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer	Brenda Bertus, Officer  St. Tammany Economic Development Fdn Chief Executive Officer
Nixon Adams, Officer Mandeville Planning/Zoning Commission Chairman-Zoning	Keith Baker, Officer Slidell Oil Co., LLC
Honorable Pat Brister, Officer St. Tammany Parish Parish President	Martin Bruno, Officer
Peter Egan, Officer Egan Healthcare	Randy Lawshe, Officer H&R Block
Luther Traylor, Officer	Michael Tusa, Officer Sutton, Alker & Rather, LLC Attorney
John J. Zollinger, IV, Officer Home Bank Northshore Market President