Transition Leadership
Mitch Landrieu, Mayor-elect
Mitch Landrieu was elected the 61st Mayor of New Orleans on February 6, 2010 with a clear mandate to usher in a new era of peace and prosperity for the people of New Orleans. Without missing a beat, Mitch launched Transition New Orleans to bring together the best and the brightest to guide his administration as he prepares to take office on May 3.
Judy Reese Morse, Co-Chair
Judy Reese Morse is the Chief of Staff in the Office of Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu. In this role, she oversees the LA Serve Commission, Encore Louisiana Commission, International Relations and Legislative Outreach. She is the chief liaison with the executive management team in the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, which is overseen by the Lt. Governor’s Office. She is also the Lt. Governor’s designee on the State Bond Commission and the state’s Interim Emergency Board. Morse has worked with the Lt. Governor’s office since January 2004.
Doug Thornton, Co-Chair
Doug Thornton is a Senior Vice President for SMG, the management company that operates the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena. In his current position, he currently oversees the operation of several SMG facilities in the Gulf Coast region.