 John (Jay) Cicero
President/CEO
Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation/
Super Bowl LIX Host Committee
Jay Cicero began his career in sports in Group Sales and Marketing for the Shreveport Captains AA Baseball Club in 1986. He joined the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation in 1990 as Director of Special Projects and Director of Sales for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. In February 1993, Cicero was named the first General Manager of the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club. In 1995, he returned to the Sports Foundation as Vice President of Operations for the 1997 Super Bowl Host Committee and was named President/CEO in June 1997.
As the President/CEO of the Sports Foundation, Jay has served in numerous senior leadership roles, including as the President/CEO of the 2002, 2013 and 2025 New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committees and the 2008, 2014 and 2017 NBA All-Star Game Host Committees, as well as serving on the Executive Committees of three Super Bowls, four Men’s Final Fours, four Women’s Final Fours, 24 New Orleans Bowls, three NBA All-Star Games, two WrestleMania’s and the College Football Championship Game.
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 Marcus Brown
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Entergy Corporation
Super Bowl LIX Host Committee Chair
Marcus Brown is executive vice president and general counsel of Entergy Corporation, where he oversees the legal, ethics and compliance, corporate communications, federal policy, regulatory and governmental affairs, and corporate security and governance groups. He also provides legal counsel to the chairman and CEO, board of directors and senior management.
Brown helps drive Entergy’s leadership in sustainability and corporate social responsibility by focusing on growth, profitability and societal goals – especially those related to environmental protection, social justice and equity, sustainable development and economic development.
In addition to helping create a program that dramatically increased the pro bono commitment of the company’s lawyers and paralegals, he also helped establish a full time, in-house counsel role dedicated to pro bono legal assistance—a first amongst Fortune 500 companies.
The Financial Times named Brown one of the top in-house general counsels for companies worldwide in 2020. The National Legal Aid and Defender Association presented him with the 2020 Exemplar Award, and organizations like the New Orleans and Louisiana State Bar Associations and United Way of Southeast Louisiana have awarded him their top honors for community service.
Before assuming his current role in 2013, Brown was appointed senior vice president and general counsel in 2012. He previously served as Entergy’s vice president and deputy general counsel, where he was responsible for commercial and general litigation, affiliate rules compliance, bankruptcy, casualty litigation, and consumer law. Prior to joining Entergy in 1995, Brown was an attorney at Stone Pigman law firm.
He serves as chair of the 2025 Super Bowl Host Committee, chair of the board of directors for Energy Insurance Mutual, on the advisory board of the Tulane Center for Energy Law and the advisory council for the Laborde Energy Law Center at Louisiana State University. He is a frequent lecturer and publisher on topics impacting the utility industry and the legal profession.
Brown earned his Juris Doctor from the Southern University Law Center, where he was a member of the Law Review, and received an MBA from the Tulane University A.B. Freeman School of Business. He has a bachelor’s degree from Southern University A&M College.
Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through their operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. They’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, they have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees.
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Michelle Gobert
Founder of TransMedia
Super Bowl Veteran
In a world where diversity and innovation are the keystones of progress, Michelle Gobert stands as a testament to what can be achieved when opportunity meets talent. Back in 1997, during Super Bowl XXXI, Michelle didn’t just take the chance given to small, woman-owned businesses; she redefined it.
Pioneering Wayfinding Solutions for the NFL Super Bowl:
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Since 1997, Michelle Gobert has been an integral part of a traveling NFL Super Bowl team for eighteen years.
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Alongside her team of professional designers, she works on graphics and production of wayfinding solutions specifically tailored for the NFL Super Bowl.
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Her expertise extends beyond conventional signage. She has been instrumental in creating on-site print-on-demand facilities within the stadiums, handling a variety of special event signage products such as wall murals, banners, floor graphics, and locker room décor.
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Whether it’s guiding fans through the stadium or enhancing the overall fan experience, Michelle’s contributions have been invaluable.
Illuminating Stadiums and Arenas:
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Michelle’s journey began as a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found and operate Signs Now New Orleans since 1990. Over the years, she transitioned from computer-cut vinyl lettering to vibrant full-color digital printing, setting new standards in the industry.
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Her work has illuminated not only NFL stadiums but also arenas hosting events like the MLB All-Star Games and the NHL Winter Series.
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Michelle’s commitment to excellence has made her sought after and celebrated by major sporting organizations.
Local Impact and Economic Empowerment:
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Michelle Gobert’s impact isn’t limited to the global stage. She has been an active board member of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, GNO, Inc., and the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce.
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As the General Manager for Interspace/Clear Channel Airports, she manages local operations at both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge airports.
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Her efforts extend beyond business; she aims to generate opportunities for economic advancement that empower and sustain member businesses.
Michelle’s journey is more than that of a trailblazer; she is a luminary, illuminating the path for future generations of women in business and beyond.
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