OPCD Board of Commissioners
Chair
Dr. Jennifer Avegno
Director, New Orleans Health Department
Vice Chair
Chief William T. Salmeron
New Orleans EMS
Secretary
Sheriff Michelle Woodfork
New Orleans City Council at-large appoiontee
Members
Col. Robert Hodges, Superintendent
Louisiana State Police
Lieutenant Colonel Mike Bendich
Louisiana National Guard
Dr. Joseph C. Dyson, Sr, PhD
New Orleans City Council at-large appoiontee
Louisiana House of Representatives:
Representative Stephanie Hilferty
(Second House member position currently vacant)
Louisiana State Senate
(Senate member position currently vacant)
Supt. Roman Nelson
New Orleans Fire Department
Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick
New Orleans Police Department
Darrick Hesson, Director
NOCEM
Dr. Brobson Lutz
Orleans Parish Medical Society
Thomas Patrias, CEO
LCMC Health
Executive Staff
Karl Fasold, ENP, CPE
Executive Director
Board of Commissioners Meeting Location
Warren McDaniels Communication Center Board Room
Orleans Parish Communications District
118 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
OPCD Meetings: Schedule, Agendas, & Minutes
2025