It is our team that sets us apart from other venues. Get to know our staff and all the talent, experience, and knowledge behind your successful event. Our expertise is just one of the many benefits to planning your next event at the Northshore Harbor Center.

Meet Our Staff:

Kathy Lowrey has worked at the Northshore Harbor Center since before the facility opened its doors in May 2005, first as the Sales and Marketing Manager. In this position, she successfully negotiated significant contracts which allowed the facility to move forward with a steady revenue stream after Hurricane Katrina's devastation and continued to establish a strong client base.

In 2007, she was promoted to General Manager, where she has served as the catalyst for successful business development and overall growth of operations. She has a track record of making decisions that deliver the best results for long term success, while establishing and maintaining lasting customer loyalty. Through every step of her career, she has demonstrated a dedication to excellence and an ability to get the job done. Her motto "no problems, only solutions" has become an attitude that she and her staff utilize to create lasting and long term relationships with clients.

Kathy is a graduate of the International Association of Venue Managers Venue Management School, IAVM Graduate School and as a member of IAVM, serves on the membership committee at the national level and as the Louisiana representative for Region 5. In 2012, she has been selected to and will attend the Senior Executive Symposium at Cornell University, which is widely regarded as number one internationally in the field of hospitality management executive education. Prior to joining the Northshore Harbor Center, Kathy successfully managed sales and operations at several prominent New Orleans area attractions.

Kathy's commitments extend beyond her duties at the Harbor Center. She is also dedicated to serving the community, as is evident through her volunteer efforts with a variety of organizations. She currently serves on the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is Vice-President of the SMH Women's Health Alliance, is a 2009 Leadership Northshore graduate, member and past President of the Slidell Women's Civic Club, a Relay for Life Participant, a Habitat for Humanity Women's Build Volunteer, and a volunteer and coordinator for the East St. Tammany Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Her business and community efforts have earned her recognition both on the local and regional levels, including selection as one of City Business's 2009 Women of the Year Award Recipients. She balances her career and volunteer work by spending time with her husband, Bruce, and their four children, enjoying such hobbies as cruising Lake Pontchartrain and exploring the natural beauty of our area.

Arthur "Art" Baudoin, Director of Operations

Arthur Baudoin, a long time resident of Slidell, serves as senior manager for maintenance and operations of the facility, including oversight of our full-time operations staff. He is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the overall building systems and is a key partner to the General Manager to ensure a clean, safe, and inviting facility for all visitors.

Before joining the Northshore Harbor Convention Center team in 2005, Baudoin served as the Building Superintendent/Engineering Supervisor for the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, where he was a member of their operations team for over 10 years. His previous years of experience and knowledge in event and building operations have made him an invaluable member of the Harbor Center team.

When he is not at the facility, Art enjoys spending time relaxing at home with his lovely wife, Kelly, and four children.

Sarah Myers, Office Manager

Sarah joined the NHC team in September of 2009, bringing 12 years of experience in both non-profit and Fortune 500 settings, after graduating from the University of North Carolina.

Born in Louisiana, Sarah has had the privilege of living almost everywhere, but admits to being relieved to be back "home" to stay in Slidell. Her love of Lake Pontchartrain activities and wildlife drew her to the Slidell area.

Sarah is delighted to be a member of this team, as her personal commitment is service-oriented, and she appreciates the opportunity to welcome guests into the beautiful facility.

Eileen Sementilli, Events Manager

With over 19 years experience in the hospitality industry, Eileen Sementilli knows how to plan a successful event. Eileen is a Louisiana Certified Travel Professional and has worked for an international themed restaurant, a destination management and motorcoach company, a city/plantation/swamp tour company and a large concept retail store. With each new career opportunity over the years, she became more involved in the event planning aspect of the industry.

At the Harbor Center, her responsibilities include implementing all aspects of events which are booked at our facility. She attends to the individual details of every event and coordinates the ordering of the necessary pieces of the puzzle that form together to create the event.

She is a seasoned professional that provides each client an opportunity to have a creative and unique event. In this role, she wears many hats and finds the challenges of each event to be an opportunity to provide each client with a little something extra beyond their expectations. 

Tricia Collins, Events Manager

Tricia Collins is the Events Coordinator for the Harbor Center. Her pleasant personality and past experience in customer service make her a perfect match for the Harbor Center team. Her past experience in retail management gives her exemplary customer service and leadership skills. Her experience in marketing gives her a creative flare and detailed eye for events coordinating.

She loves to meet and learn about new people and is excited about building lasting relationships with clients in order to make their vision of the perfect event come to life. She wants to create not only an amazing experience but also a lasting memory for everybody that comes to the Northshore Harbor Center.

Tricia is a native of Louisiana and resides on the Northshore. She loves the atmosphere of the Northshore and the friendliness of the people. She enjoys being involved in the community and participating in community organizations and activities to improve her quality of life.

Matt Rowe, Building Services Manager

An essential part of the Harbor Center management team, Matt is our Building Services Manager and has been with the Northshore Harbor Center since March 2005.

His responsibilities include management of both full and part time maintenance and operations event staff. Matt oversees event equipment set up and break down, as well as maintenance of the inside and outside grounds of the convention center. You will always see Matt with a smile and great attitude, something we have coined "MATTititude."

He is very active in his church, enjoys working out, and reading. Matt is a Slidell native and attended Northshore High School.