“The past few years have been challenging for the Port of New Orleans, but we have overcome those challenges and today we are primed for growth for years to come,” said Mumphrey, who was appointed to the Board in September of 2007. “The Port is the most significant economic engine in this state and I hope to build upon the strong leadership that has led us to this point.”
An attorney and St. Bernard Parish native, Mumphrey earned his law degree from Loyola University in 1971 and established a law practice that same year. Throughout the next two decades Mumphrey divided his time between the law practice and insurance and construction endeavors. Today, Mumphrey Law Firm LLC employs about 20 people and has offices in Chalmette, La., Franklinton, La., Slidell, La., and New Orleans. The firm focuses on civil litigation and the resolution of complex legal disputes.
In 1999, the Louisiana Supreme Court appointed Mumphrey to fill a temporary vacancy as District Judge in the 34th JDC. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Louisiana State Bar Association and the 34th JDC Bar Association. An avid outdoorsman, Mumphrey is a supporter of numerous charitable organizations and recreational clubs, such as the New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club, North American Hunting Club, Recreational Fishing Alliance, World Billfish Series and the National Rifle Association.
The Board’s commissioners serve five-year staggered terms and every nine months elect new officers. The unsalaried commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Louisiana from a list of three nominees submitted by local civic, labor, education and maritime groups. The Board reflects the three-parish jurisdiction, with four members from Orleans Parish, two from Jefferson Parish and one from St. Bernard Parish. Other board members include Tommy Westfeldt, Dan Packer and Greg Rusovich.
