Leadership Change at NORD: Larry Barabino Jr. Steps Down as CEO
Larry Barabino Jr. is stepping down as the CEO of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD), as confirmed by city officials. Barabino has served as the agency's director twice, first appointed in 2006 by Mayor C. Ray Nagin and then returning in 2018 after a period of consulting work. During his time at NORD, he played a crucial role in overseeing the city's parks and recreation facilities, including the extensive rebuilding efforts post-Hurricane Katrina. The city's director of communications expressed gratitude for Barabino's service and professionalism, but no timeline for his departure or successor has been announced.