Economic Development Staff
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Gary B. Silbert, Director, Economic Development
504-670-3630
gsilber@entergy.com
Gary Silbert joined Entergy in 1981 and prior to his current position served
in several management capacities in the areas of business development,
external affairs, and customer service. As the Director of Economic
Development for Entergy New Orleans, Inc. he is focused upon collaborative
business retention efforts, business recovery post Katrina and business &
community development. Silbert has an MBA from Loyola University, a BA from
the University of Georgia and is a certified community developer. Silbert has
been involved in several business and civic organizations including Chairman
of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council and leadership
roles on several not-for-profit boards including MidSouth Delta LISC (Local
Initiatives Corporation), Crimestoppers and the Neighborhood Development
Foundation.
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Gesele Sabathia, Sr Economic Development Executive
504-670-3543
gsabath@entergy.com
Gesele Sabathia joined Entergy in 1980. As a Sr. Economic Development
Executive for Entergy, New Orleans, Inc., she is responsible for business
development. Sabathia has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration
from Dillard University in New Orleans and is a graduate of the Community
Development Institute and has also completed three years at the Economic
Development Institute. Ms. Sabathia is a member of the International Economic
Development Council, the Southern Economic Development Council, the Utility
Economic Development Association, and the World Trade Center of New Orleans.
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Bridget Carter, Economic Development Executive
504-670-3633
bcarter@entergy.com
Bridget Carter joined Entergy in 1974. As an Economic Development Executive
for Entergy New Orleans, Inc., she is responsible for managing community
development programs and initiatives focused on supporting economic growth and
job creation in New Orleans. She has a BS Degree from the University of
Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette and is a graduate of the Economic
Development Institute. She is a member of the International Economic
Development Council, Southern Economic Development Council, Utility Economic
Development Association and Louisiana Industrial Development Economic
Association. Ms. Carter is very active in the community and serves on several
non-profit boards.
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Joan Dumes, Administrative Assistant
504-670-3632
jdumes@entergy.com
Joan Dumes joined Entergy in 1987. She has worked in various positions at
Entergy New Orleans Inc., including Public Relations, Communications and
within the Executive Office at the Company. In her current position, Ms. Dumes
provides administrative support to the Economic Development Director and staff.
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