Dottie Belletto founded nocci in 1987 and serves as the company's CEO. Dottie is an entrepreneur whose ideas, innovations, and expertise have been embraced and admired in the hospitality industry.

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Ashley joined nocci as an intern then began full time in 2005 after graduating from Elon University. She serves as our VP of External Operations and Senior Operations Manager. Ashley's focus in the company is on our government, hybrid/virtual event, and meeting /conference clients as well as oversees the company's marketing department. Ashley loves dining in our wonderful New Orleans restaurants! 

Gillian started at nocci as an intern in 2002. She is VP of Internal Operations and Senior Operations Manager.  She handles everything from HR and Finance to the Day-To-Day Operations of the company.  She also executes events and sponsor activations for our corporate clients, as well as manages the building of the Mardi Gras reviewing stands. Gillian loves Lucky Dogs!

Madison joined NOCCI as an intern in the spring of 2016 and began working full time in 2019

after graduating from Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in Human

Resource Management. She currently serves as an Operations Manager working alongside

our team to plan, design, and execute all events NOCCI produces. She also sources and

manages all interns that are employed by NOCCI throughout the year. Madison is certified in Pandemic Meeting and Events Design through Meeting Planners International (MPI).

Suzan has been working with the NOCCI team since 2014 after relocating back to New Orleans from Denver.  She has 20+ years of experience planning meetings and events with Fortune 500 companies such as Coors Brewing Company, TD Ameritrade, Allstate Insurance and Eli Lilly and Company.

Suzan joined the Bayou Classic team in 2017 and has held several roles, including Operations Manager, School Liaison and Parade Manager. She is excited to join the sponsorship team in 2026 working to build and elevate the corporate relationships with sponsor partners. Suzan enjoys travel and has visited 42 of the 50 states.