YLC Honors Merritt Lane with Role Model Recognition

The Young Leadership Council of New Orleans (YLC) annually highlights 25 members of the community and on August 15, 2009 Merritt Lane, President and CEO of Canal Barge, was honored as a 2009 YLC Role Model.

Honorees distinguish themselves by promoting a desire to enhance the quality of life; striving to unite our community for its future prosperity; serving as a role model to young talent; and taking a leadership role in the community.

Some of the organizations Merritt is actively involved include the New Orleans-area Business Council, Idea Village and Baptist Community Ministries.