Occupation: Director of Respiratory Therapy
Company: Manning Family Children’s LCMC Health
Born: New Orleans, Louisiana
Education:
MBA, Louisiana State University Shreveport (2022)
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences, General, University of Holy Cross (2000)
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care Therapy, Delgado Community College (1987)
Certifications:
PMP Certification, ExpertRating (2019); LRT, LSBME (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners) (1995); RRT, The National Board for Respiratory Care (1995)
Career:
Director of Respiratory Therapy, Children’s Hospital New Orleans (Now Manning Family Children’s LCMC Health) (2021-Present)
Education Professional, Health Care Education and Life Programs, Metairie, LA (2019-Present)
Philanthropist (2017-Present)
Sales and Marketing Specialist, Innovative Energy Solutions, LLC, Harahan, LA (2018-2022)
Perfusion Technician, Children’s Hospital New Orleans (Now Manning Family Children’s LCMC Health) (2008-2021)
Respiratory Therapist, Children’s Hospital New Orleans (Now Manning Family Children’s LCMC Health) (1984-2008)
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Sepracor, Inc. (Now Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.) (2005-2007)
Career Related:
Military:
Civic:
Mentor, Boys’ Class on Puberty and Relationships, Various Schools and Church Organizations (1997-Present); Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), American Heart Association, Inc. (1986-Present); Volunteer, Hospital Events
Creative Works:
Co-author, Abstract Paper, Southern Society of Pediatrics Conference, Southern Society for Pediatric Research (1996)
Achievements:
Awards:
Recipient, Health Care Heroes Award, New Orleans CityBusiness (2024); Recipient, Outstanding Preceptor Award, Nicholls State University (2003); Recipient, Leadership Award, Louisiana Society of Respiratory Care (1995)
Memberships:
Member, American Association for Respiratory Care; Member, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization; Member, Louisiana Society of Respiratory Care
Family:
Married
Four Children
Four Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Spending time with his children and grandchildren; Traveling; Enjoying college sports events; Going to festivals; Supporting some fundraising events in the community