The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans is comprised of six Commissioners. Since the alignment of the Port of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad in February 2018, and in accordance with La R.S. 33:4530 et seq., Port Commissioners also serve on the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission. The Governor of Louisiana appoints Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans’ members from a list of three nominations submitted by local civic, labor, education and maritime groups. They are unsalaried and serve five-year staggered terms.

Current members include: Chairman Michael A. Thomas and Commissioner Todd Murphy represent Jefferson Parish; Commissioner James J. Carter Jr., Vice Chairman Sharonda R. Williams, Commissioner Darryl D. Berger, and Commissioner Dale S. Revelle represent Orleans Parish; and Secretary-Treasurer Jeanne E. Ferrer represents St. Bernard Parish.

Upcoming 2026 Regular NOPB Commission Meetings (all meetings will take place at 1:30pm)

• January 22
• February 26
• March 26
• April 23
• May 21
• June 25
• July 23
• August 27
• September 24
• October 22
• November 19
• December 17