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The World Trade Center of New Orleans has named Jason French, principal of the government and public affairs firm French Strategic Partners, as an advocacy consultant.

French has more than two decades in government and public affairs. He previously directed state and local government affairs in Maryland and Delaware for CSX Transportation; served as director of government affairs for BP’s Gulf of Mexico division; built the government and public affairs department for Cheniere Energy’s two multibillion-dollar LNG export projects; and was Tellurian’s vice president of government and public affairs.

Jay Robichaux has been named executive director of the Louisiana’s River Parishes Tourist Commission.

He succeeds Buddy Boe, who announced in January that he was stepping down following a transition period.

Robichaux has over 20 years of experience in and around various regional enterprises and 19 years…

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