Changes in Louisiana's Business and Healthcare Scene

# South Louisiana Sees Leadership Shake-Up Across Key Organizations

## Finance & Credit: Fresh Voices Take Charge

### Pelican Credit Union Elevates Finance Veteran
**Missy Matherne** has been named **Senior Vice President of Finance, Risk, and Payments** at Pelican Credit Union. With a strong track record including roles as **CFO at Louisiana Federal Credit Union** and **Finance VP at Jefferson Financial Credit Union**, her appointment signals a strategic push in financial stewardship.

### Republic Business Credit Names Marketing Leader
**Katherine Seghers** has been promoted to lead the marketing team at Republic Business Credit. Beginning in accounting last year, her rapid ascent underscores the organization’s confidence in internal talent development.

## Healthcare & Research: New Leadership in Science and Strategy

### Pennington Biomedical Research Center Welcomes Metabolism Expert
**Dr. Logan Townsend** has been tapped to head a new **stress and metabolism lab** at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center. His prior work as a **postdoctoral researcher in Canada**, focused on obesity and diabetes, positions him to drive groundbreaking research.

### Ochsner Clinic Names Next Clinical Strategist
**Dr. Brian Moore** will take the helm as the **next leader of Ochsner Clinic**, overseeing clinical strategy. With a career spent managing **regional cancer centers**, his leadership is set to shape the future of healthcare delivery in Louisiana. He succeeds **Dr. Robert Hart**, who will retire early next year.

Arts & Education: Nonprofit and Academic Shifts

KID smART Appoints Communications Director

Robby Travis is the new Communications Director at KID smART, a New Orleans nonprofit bringing arts education to schools. His background includes crafting marketing strategies for a prominent local hospitality group, ensuring creative engagement reaches new heights.

Junior Achievement Gains Banking Expertise

Daniel Maurin of First Horizon Bank has joined the board of Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, bringing valuable banking insights to youth education initiatives.

Foundation Leadership: New Faces and Interim Roles

LSU Health Foundation Restructures Board

A fresh wave of leadership is sweeping through the LSU Health Foundation:

Paige Sensenbrenner takes the helm as Chair
Dr. Najeeb Thomas steps in as Vice Chair
Deke Carbo assumes Treasurer duties
Dr. Anna Pou joins as Secretary

Four new members have also been added, infusing the foundation with renewed energy and diverse perspectives.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Welcomes Interim Leadership

After 11 years of service, John Blohm has stepped down as CEO of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation. Karl Meche will serve as interim CEO, with Geoffrey Stewart taking on the role of interim Vice President for Advancement.