Announcing the 2012 Slate of Executive Officers & New Board Members

New Orleans, Louisiana – The Board of Directors for the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience is proud to announce the 2012 slate of officers and five new board members.

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience 2012 Executive Committee:

Mary Beth Romig – 2012 President (Mayor’s Office – Director of Public Relations and Special Projects)
Neil Buie – Vice President (Whitney National Bank)
Chris Ycaza – Treasurer (Galatoire’s)
Amy Reimer – Secretary (International House Hotel)
Kevin Kimball – Past President 2011 (TJ Ribs)

New Board Members Include:

Karol Brandt – Harrah’s New Orleans
Mickey Hanning – Wines Unlimited
Pat Galloway – Entercom Communications
Sara Kavanaugh –The Windsor Court
Traci Beninate – Glazer’s

Mary Beth Romig comments, “As president of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience, I look forward to working with this team of board members and officers who will shape the future of our event. These industry leaders bring a great deal of talent and insight to the table, and allow us to strengthen as we move forward.”

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. Over it’s 19-year history, the Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has dispersed over a million dollars in donations to support various local programs and foundations. New Orleans Wine & Food Experience will celebrate 20 years May 22-26, 2012. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.