LEADERSHIP TEAM

Arthur Boisfontaine

Renowned entrepreneur and visionary leader, Arthur has built a reputation as a prominent figure in New Orleans through a diverse range of talents and accomplishments. As CEO of CCI Productions and Product Strategist of Chére Entertainment, Arthur drives innovation across multiple industries. With a certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), Arthur combines cutting-edge technological expertise with creative leadership to shape the future of business and entertainment.

Michelle Breaux

With certifications from Wharton in Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets and Business in the Metaverse Economy, as well as UX/UI Design from the University of Texas, Michelle has been at the forefront of emergent technologies. Since helping to conceive the idea for the Nolaverse in 2019, she has been charting its course with vision and innovation. A New Orleans native with a background in the legal field, Michelle brings deep insights into the city’s culture and a wealth of expertise in Web3, immersive technologies, blockchain, and beyond.

Charles Carriere

Technology entrepreneur, business strategist, financial analyst, and native New Orleanian are just a few in his arsenal of titles. Charles holds an MBA in Finance from Tulane's Freeman School of Business, and a BA in Anthropology from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar. A passion for technology led to startups, Scandy, 3D scanning for smart phones and tablets, and Entrescan, making 3D printing accessible and affordable for everyone. His diverse experiences across numerous business endeavors are at work defining the future of the Nolaverse, a place where he's virtually right at home.

Shandon Melvin

Creative leader and brand strategist across sports and fashion, Shandon led the National Football League’s creative and brand team for over 18 years. His creative vision guided the NFL through its biggest milestones, namely Super Bowl 50 and the league’s 100th anniversary. In 2021, he relocated to New Orleans and joined Chére to develop the Nolaverse. Shandon is leveraging his vast experience creating and curating branded environments, fan experiences and innovative design for application in the virtual world.

JP Hymel

JP is a founding member of the Nolaverse and early stage investor in many new technologies. With a background in electrical engineering from Tulane, JP's career has included the US Air Force and Johnson Controls, before taking the helm as CEO & President of New Orleans-based engineering and construction firm, Gallo Mechanical. JP is a leader in all he does, serving on charitable boards throughout the city and volunteering his time to numerous worthy causes.