STEDF Purpose
The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation (STEDF), a non-profit corporation and politically unaffiliated, is recognized as the lead economic development organization for St. Tammany Parish. Our organization is charged with retaining and attracting business and employment opportunities. STEDF seeks to improve the quality of life in the parish by strengthening and supporting the business climate in the region. 

STEDF has a multi-million dollar impact on our community ever year. Half of STEDF's funding comes from a percentage of the hotel/motel tax. The remainder comes from businesses, local governments, and individual investors who believe in our mission and who benefit from our success. 

2010 STEDF Board of Directors

 

Stuart McAvoy, President UPS Professional Services West Region Solutions Manager	Bruce Clement, Vice-President Slidell Memorial Hospital Chief Ancillary Officer
Stella Helluin, Treasurer Southeastern Louisiana University, Director, St. Tammany Center	Nixon Adams, Director Mandeville Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Commission Chairman
David ''Dave'' Anderson, Director Retired	John Barry, Director St. Tammany Home Builders Association Past President
Martin Bruno, Jr., Director Retired	Rick Chapman, Director Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc. President/CEO
Irma Cry, Director St. Tammany Parish Government Business Development Liaison	Peter Link, Director Whitney National Bank Senior Vice President/Credit Administrator
Ivan Miestchovich, Jr., Ph.D., CEcD, Director Institute for Economic Development & Real Estate Research, University of New Orleans Director and Associate Professor of Finance	Daniel ''Danny'' Schaus, Director Cleco Power LLC Director, Governmental Services
Eric Schouest, Director Cleco Power, LLC General Manager Eastern District

STEDF Staff
The programs and services that STEDF provides would not be possible without the dedication, drive and determination of our staff.

Brenda Reine Bertus Executive Director Email Brenda	Tracy Clanton Executive Assistant Email Tracy
Michael Tomlinson Business Develoment Manager Email Mike	Ronda Sides Assistant Administrator Email Ronda