Visit Baton Rouge recently brought on three new staff members, including a new national sales manager for conventions, information technology manager and sales manager for sports and conventions.
As featured in the Moving Up section of the current issue of Business Report, Stephanie Celestine brings more than 27 years of experience in the industry as she takes over as national sales manager for conventions for the tourism promotion board.
Meanwhile, Timothy Carreker is now IT manager and Zachary Ebarb is sales manager for sports and conventions. Ebarb has formerly worked for the Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourism Bureau and the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitor Bureau.
In other hospitality industry news, a familiar face is back at White Oak Plantation. Chef Jeremy Langlois has gone full circle, returning as the new executive chef after a 12-year hiatus with Chef John Folse & Company.
Langlois most recently served as corporate executive chef for Ruffin Rodrigue and Chef Peter Sclafani at their operations including Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant, Ruffino’s Catering at De La Ronde Hall and Ruffino’s on the River in Lafayette.
Check out the current issue of Business Report for more details on these and other moves being made by Baton Rouge professionals. Business Report regularly highlights executive-level promotions and new hires in the Capital Region in its Moving Up section of the magazine, as well as announcements about developments at area companies in Company News.
Submissions for Moving Up should include the name and title of the promoted or hired professional, as well as a brief summary of their responsibilities and experience. Company News submissions can include new locations, acquisitions and branding changes, as well as professionals who have received business-related awards or honors. Any accompanying photos should be high resolution (300 dpi or higher).
All Moving Up and Company News submissions can be sent to editors@businessreport.com.
