Posted on November 13, 2024
Ochsner Health is pleased to announce that Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, has been elected to serve as a board member for its 46-hospital health system. Bordelon will begin his four-year term effective January 1, 2025. The Ochsner Health Board of Directors oversees the system’s leadership and strategy to achieve the organization’s mission and vision.
“The Ochsner Health Board of Directors plays an integral role in guiding our decisions, inspiring our actions and shaping our relationships with our patients, team members and communities,” said Pete November, CEO, Ochsner Health. “Ben is a trusted member of our community who brings decades of strong leadership and service throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. I am thrilled to welcome him to the Ochsner Board as we all work together to build a healthier region and strengthen our communities, today and into the future.”
Bordelon graduated from Louisiana State University where he was a member of the LSU Tigers football team. Following a career in the NFL, Bordelon joined Bollinger Shipyards in 2000 as project manager. He has held a variety of leadership positions throughout his tenure, including executive vice president of repair and chief operating officer. In 2014, Ben assumed the position of President and CEO, and has since overseen Bollinger Shipyard’s continued expansion, enhancing the company’s capabilities and creating new opportunities to deepen its relationships with its government and commercial customers.
“I am honored to join the board of Ochsner Health. At Bollinger, we share Ochsner’s commitment to community, innovation, and resilience, and I’m excited to bring my experience in these areas to support Ochsner’s growth and continued impact delivering exceptional healthcare to communities across the Gulf Coast,” said Bordelon. “I look forward to working alongside the leaders on the Board as well as Ochsner’s system leaders to continue the legacy created 82 years ago to improve the health and wellness of our community.”
The Ochsner Health Board of Directors is led by its chair, Andrew Wisdom, and now consists of 15 community leaders with expertise in a variety of business interests including legal services, insurance, real estate, banking, wealth management and energy. The Board will include 10 Ochsner senior physician leaders who are elected or appointed by their senior physician peers. Together, the Ochsner Board of Directors brings a wealth of forward-thinking commitment and civic trust to their member duties.
“The Ochsner Health Board of Directors is excited to welcome Ben,” Wisdom said. “He brings a unique expertise, leadership and perspective that will be a valuable asset as we continue to advance our mission. His deep connection and dedication to Louisiana will be an integral resource to provide significant insights to our organization as we continue to advance the highest-quality healthcare to our community.”
In addition to his new role as an Ochsner Health board member, Bordelon will continue his role in many professional and community organizations in Louisiana. He is the former chairman of Shipbuilders Council of America and has also served on the boards of Young Presidents’ Organization, Delta Waterfowl and Marucci Sports. He is an active board member of the Offshore Marine Service Association and Tiger Athletic Foundation.
“The Ochsner Health Board of Directors recognizes our responsibility to progress Ochsner Health into our next chapter and execute our strategy for the future – leading with intention and purpose. The Board is committed to ensuring that Ochsner remains a successful healthcare leader and community employer, delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to the patients and teams that we serve,” Wisdom continued. “We are honored that Ben is bringing his talents and wealth of knowledge to help us strive for excellence and quality in all we do. Together, we will continue to fulfill our purpose by impacting the day-to-day lives and experiences of our patients, teams and communities.”
