Charles Elfert, Pleasure Pools
I am originally from Houma, La. I am a certified General Science Teacher that left the profession in 1973 to start building pools. The job change came about quite naturally because my summer-time job was…
Meghan Donahue Larkin, Design Consultant
I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico but New Orleans and Covington have always been my other homes. My oldest sister moved here for college when I was a year old, and subsequently…
Jeff Madison, Christian Brothers Automotive
I’m originally from Jackson, MS but have been in the Greater New Orleans area for 25+ years. My wife and I opened Christian Brothers Automotive – Mandeville in 2017 as the first franchised location in…
Melissa Penzato, Insurance Specialist
I grew up in River Ridge Louisiana and was raised by my grandparents. I moved to the Northshore in 1999 and I have made it my forever home. I got married here. Raised my children…
Chef Jeff Mattia
Chef Jeff Mattia’s 25 years of professional culinary experience is product of a life of interest in food and cooking. Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Mattia began helping his mom cook when he was…
Jen Meadows, Editor Social Northshore Magazine
I am a wife and mother of three, with a strong passion for helping small business owners grow their local presence through effective marketing strategies. As the Editor of Social Northshore Magazine and the CMO…
Crystal Cavanaugh, Fabulous Tax Chic
I was born and raised on the Westbank in Gretna and graduated from Archbishop Blenk High School. I moved to the Northshore in 2012 which I love. I have four children and a grandchild. Music…
Dr. Quinn Strahl, Chiropractor
I was born outside of Kansas City, Kansas but I grew up in the mandeville area Since 3rd grade. I attended both Our Lady of the Lake elementary school and St.Paul’s catholic school. My undergrad…


