Walt Leger, Jr. talks about his legacy and the future of the Port of New Orleans

Walter Leger, Jr. Leger was appointed to the Port NOLA Board of Commissioners in July 2020 by Gov. John Bel Edwards. He served a five-year term, ending October 21, 2025. Throughout his tenure, Leger brought extensive maritime legal expertise, deep community service, and decades of experience in economic development. Walt joins Newell to talk about the Port’s role as a gateway for state and national commerce, balancing tradition and innovation in maritime and rail operations, lessons from Katrina: how far the region has come and what resilience looks like today, and much more.