Board of Directors
About the Board
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has an 11-member Board of Directors made up of the Mayor of New Orleans, one New Orleans City Council member (Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee Chair), two Board of Liquidation-City Debt representatives, five citizen members representing City Council districts, and two customer advocates. Appointed board members serve four-year terms, and they cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.
Citizen members are appointed by the mayor. A Selection Committee submits a list of nominees, and the City Council offers its advice and approval to the mayor. The Selection Committee includes representatives from the following organizations:
- Dillard University
- Loyola University
- Tulane University
- Xavier University
- Delgado Community College
- University of New Orleans
- Southern University at New Orleans
- New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
- New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce
- Urban League of Greater New Orleans
The two customer advocates must have experience in community advocacy, consumer protection, or a related field. A customer advocate can also be a retired civil engineer. All citizen members must:
- Be registered voters in Orleans Parish
- Have been a resident of Orleans Parish for two years prior to their appointment
- Have experience in either architecture, environmental quality, finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, law, public health, urban planning, facilities management, public administration, science, construction, business management, community or consumer advocacy, or other pertinent disciplines
- Reflect the gender and racial diversity of our city
The Board holds committee and regular meetings monthly. These meetings are open to the public. Visit the News & Events page for a current schedule of meetings.
Watch past Board meetings and view materials for upcoming sessions here.
Current Board Members
Helena Moreno
Chadrick Kennedy
H Davis Cole
Jonathan Stewart
Kimberly A. Thomas, JD
Tyler Antrup
Joseph Peychaud
Courtney B. Scrubbs
Chadrick Kennedy, CFP® Board of Liquidation / President Pro Tem
Chadrick Kennedy, CFP® is a business owner with over 25 years of experience. Born and raised in Uptown New Orleans, Chadrick is proud to have built his firm where he grew up in an effort to combat any perceived “brain drain” that the region may have experienced decades ago. His commitment to New Orleans extends beyond the boardrooms and has put him directly in the community. Serving as President of Boards like REAL at A.L. Davis Park and the Howard University Alumni Club of Louisiana Chadrick is able to give back to the ecosystems that have granted him both inspiration and adoration. In this spirit he has also been a frequent guest speaker at Churches, Schools, and other Non-Profits often discussing and teaching on topics around financial literacy.
Health & Wealth Consultants is the product of his commitment to serving those who serve others. The firm is a National Leader in providing solutions to challenges that have historically been solved by Employee Benefits and other Individual Financial Instruments. He leads a team of Professional Problem solvers deployed to reduce costs for employers while increasing the quality of life for employees. Growing up Chadrick always heard elders say, “It is a Joy to be of Service.” Those words inspire him to this day and shape his work through Health & Wealth Consultants and his civic endeavors.
H Davis Cole | Council District A representative
H. Davis Cole is a Louisiana Licensed Professional Civil Engineer and Founder of his consulting engineering company, H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC. Throughout his over 25-year career as a civil engineer, Mr. Cole has provided design and construction management services for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure projects to communities throughout the State of Louisiana. He has worked with communities large and small to secure over $200 million in funding for infrastructure improvements and repairs. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University. Mr. Cole’s commitment to community service is shown through his decade’s long involvement in local and national boards and commissions. He is currently the Chairman of the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and formerly served as the President and Founding Member of the Epilepsy Alliance America and President of the Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana. Mr. Cole resides with his wife, Lauren Kolb Cole, in District A of the City of New Orleans.
Kimberly A. Thomas, JD | Council District C Representative
Kimberly A. Thomas, JD, brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning the government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. She serves as President/CEO of the International Gaming League (IGL) Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas & Associates LLC. Ms. Thomas has an extensive background in disaster recovery, infrastructure development, project management, youth career development training, and community resilience initiatives.
As a former Legislative Counsel for the Louisiana Senate Democratic Caucus, Thomas has provided legal and strategic guidance on policy development, compliance, and intergovernmental affairs. Her professional expertise reflects a strong commitment to public service, equitable resource management, and sustainable community advancement.
Tyler Antrup | Council District D Representative
Tyler Antrup is an urban planner, designer, climate activist, and educator. He currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Tulane University’s School of Architecture. His teaching focuses on sustainable real estate development, urban planning and design, climate adaptation, green stormwater infrastructure planning and design, and issues of equity and racial disparity in urban development. He has a decade of experience in sustainable urban water management, working mostly in New Orleans to implement green infrastructure solutions to flooding. He holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Real Estate Development from Tulane University as well as a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Design from the University of Missouri- Kansas City.
Joseph Peychaud | Consumer / Community Advocate
Joseph Peychaud is a lifelong resident of New Orleans with over forty-eight years of continuous service as a community advocate and activist, educator, facilitator, and public and private sector administrator. Mr. Peychaud retired in 2014, where he served as President of St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School (formerly Xavier University Preparatory) where he has overseen all operational components of the school including budget, plant and facilities, development, public relations, staffing, capital projects, parental involvement, and community outreach. He is also President of the Climana Neighborhood Association. He is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts in Education/ Liberal Arts and the University of New Orleans with a Masters in Urban Studies.
Courtney B. Scrubbs | Community Advocate
Courtney B. Scrubbs serves on the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans as the Consumer and Community Advocate. She is an accomplished attorney and business leader with extensive experience in corporate governance, commercial contracting, and risk management across the biotechnology and life sciences industries, with a focus on global industrial operations and supplier partnerships.
A dedicated public health and equity champion, Courtney was named a 2025 American Heart Association Woman of Impact for the Greater New Orleans region in recognition of her leadership and fundraising for women’s heart health. She is the founder of the Strategic Wellness Initiative, a nonprofit organization advancing health equity through education, collaboration, and community investment.
A New Orleans native, Courtney also serves on the Board of Governors for Xavier University of Louisiana and remains active in local and national organizations focused on health equity, professional development, and civic engagement. She brings a solutions-oriented approach to public service, grounded in community partnership, accountability, and innovation.