Gail McKenna

Gail B. McKenna is the President of the GBM Group, L.L.C., a minority-owned business based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Formerly known as GR Marketing, Inc. from 1986 to 1996, the company specializes in various services including marketing, public relations, community engagement, event planning, advertising, open access initiatives, conflict resolution, and life skills training.

Featured on People Magazine as a Life Skills and Etiquette Instructor, Gail has been actively involved in her community, serving as a Past Board Member for the New Orleans French Market Corporation, the March of Dimes, the Southern Repertory Theatre, the Multi-Cultural Tourism Network, Go Red for the American Heart Association, and the Vestinian Social and Pleasure Club. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board for the New Orleans Opera Association and has held positions such as Past President and Legacy Board Member for Young Audiences of Louisiana, as well as being part of the English Turn Garden Club, BRAVO, and Women of Fashion.

In her leisure time, Gail enjoys playing the flute, traveling, and spending quality moments with her family and friends. She is married to Dr. Warren McKenna, Jr., and together they have two daughters and four sons.

What brings Gail the greatest peace and joy is her strong family connections, her faith, and her commitment to helping those in need.