New Orleans CityBusiness, a weekly business newspaper, has named Chris Bundick, the Director of Financial Planning and Reporting at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, as a CityBusiness Money Maker. This special distinction is given to local financial professionals for achievements in their respective industries and their community involvement. The Money Makers list is comprised of 50 professionals whose fiscal work has set the pace for their company and the region.
Bundick joined the Convention Center in 2022 and is responsible for providing strategic leadership in
managing of financial planning, budgeting, analytics, and the comprehensive reporting process for the Convention Center.
Bundick brings more than 24 years of experience in financial planning and reporting to his role at the Convention Center. He began his career as an auditor for the Office of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor in Monroe. He continued on his career path, sharpening his skills as the Controller for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he oversaw all of their financial accounting processes for its multi-million-dollar budget, financial audits, post office operations, investments, and more.
Before joining the Convention Center, Bundick served as the Vice President of Finance and Operations (CFO) of the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. There, he managed a multi-million-dollar budget and emphasized a culture of unity and transparency. Bundick managed a team of more than 20 staff members with expertise in various fields from accounting to facilities operations to technology and beyond. As he did in his prior positions, Bundick was able to establish a culture and system of accountability that proved to be successful, leading his former organization through ten consecutive annual audits without any material weakness findings.
“It is a great honor for one of our directors to be listed among the 50 most effective financial professionals in New Orleans,” said Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President. “Chris has made an impact on our financial operations in his short time here. He is an expert in his field and is absolutely deserving of this honor.”
“As an expert in financial planning, Chris assists our organization in staying financially efficient and ensuring our financial goals are met as we continue to expand our offerings as a leader in our industry. Chris is a team-oriented, results-driven professional and we are proud that he is being recognized,” said Alita Caparotta, Convention Center Vice President of Finance and Administration.
A special publication of New Orleans CityBusiness profiled those named to the Money Makers list and was published in the May 19, 2023, issue of CityBusiness magazine. A virtual event was held the same day to honor Bundick and the rest of the Money Maker honorees.
