ZGroup founder, Zella May

What is ZGroup?

Zella May is the founder and President of the ZGroup. She is a senior level professional with a diverse background encompassing experience and achievement in spearheading and managing projects, structuring and negotiating partnerships, and creating innovative growth opportunities. She has a proven track record when communicating with and gaining support of key decision-makers including political officials. Zella is a collaborative leader proficient in establishing and directing initiatives;  developing policy and procedures; managing operations including P&L accountability; motivating staff to ensure high levels of morale, productivity, and consistent performance. She has also demonstrated her ability to build trust, respect and bring together as a team, a broad range of individuals.  Zella is a strategic thinker and decision-maker with ability to establish priorities and initiate viable courses of action to achieve optimal results.

  • Louisiana Leadership Class, Graduate, Class of 2001
  • New Orleans Leadership Institute, Graduate, Class of 2000
  • Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from City of New Orleans for contributions towards the revitalization of Canal Street 2000
  • Received award from Mayor Marc Morial’s Conference of Women, 1999
  • Received New Orleans Magazine’s Iberville Award, 1998
  • YLC Role Model 2008
  • Passed City Ordinance for minimum maintenance of buildings in downtown New Orleans area.
  • Spearheaded privatization of curbside parking for City of New Orleans.
  • Lobbied successfully to pass Tax Increment Financing for City of New Orleans.
  • Initiated first Hospitality Rangers program for the City of New Orleans
  • Spearheaded development of Mississippi Heritage Park
  • Originated concept and spearheaded Canal Street Revitalization project, including spearheading the $200 million return of the Canal Street Streetcar and the $17 million streetscape improvement from conception to completion.
  • Downtown Development District, 1995 2007
    • Chairman, 1998-1999
  • Delgado Community College Foundation
    • Board Member, 1998-2004
  • Canal Now!
    • Chairman, 1999-Present
  • New Orleans Sports Foundation
    • Board member, 2002-2005
  • New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce
    • Transportation Committee Member, 1999-2005
    • Board Member, 2001 – 2002
    • Board Member, New Orleans Council Executive Committee, 1999 – 2001
    • Board Member, Central Area Committee, 1995 – 1999
  • New Orleans Regional Medical Complex, 1996 – 2001
    • Secretary – Treasurer, 1996 – 1999
  • United Negro College Fund,  2003 – 2007
    • Board member New Orleans Leadership Institute

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