On May 1, 2025, Ampirical hosted its 3rd Annual Client Appreciation and Charity Golf Tournament at Beau Chêne Country Club, bringing together industry partners, clients, and community members to enjoy a day on the greens — all for a great cause. Thanks to the overwhelming support from sponsors, donors, and volunteers, the event raised $35,000 to benefit the Southeastern Northshore STEM Center.
“The funds generated from the golf tournament will allow the STEM Center to continue building our makerspace for high school and undergraduate students in our community,” said Jordan Smith-Kenning, Director of the Southeastern Northshore STEM Center. “We will also continue our STEM Scholars program, the regional SeaPerch competition and training, as well as our podcast. With the support of Ampirical, we will continue to cause a positive impact in the region that focuses on building students’ STEM identity and introducing them to the opportunities in our Louisiana STEM workforce.”
This outcome would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Their support for education and community initiatives played a key role in the success of this event. From major sponsors to in-kind donors, each contribution helped make a difference
“Each year, this event grows — not only in participation but in impact,” said Ryan Zellner, Ampirical’s Marketing & Client Engagement Manager. “It’s inspiring to see so many of our partners come together to support STEM education and invest in the future workforce of our region.”
Volunteers
Alexandra Coogan, Ann Coogan, Billy Trepagnier, Brian Story, Bri Kuss, Brittany Gradwohl, Chris Dean, Christi Leblanc, Claire Werther, David Ruth, Dane Landry, Emily Keller, Eric Milazzo, Franco Centanni, James Cagle, Jamie Merwin, Jen Fouquet, Jeremy Moore, Jon Heckert, Justin Laurent, Kelly Phillips, Leah Hopper, Megan Murphy, Mike Bennett, Mitch Malone, Nick Ray, Regina Dicke, Ross McCaffery, Ryan Zellner, Stacy Sprunk, and Tam Lafont.
Sponsors
LEMOINE, APC Construction, LLC, Exo, Aertker Co, DIS-TRAN Steel, LLC, Actalent, Ardaman & Associates, Asplundh Engineering Services, Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, Becker Suffern McLanahan, Ltd., EHV Solutions, Empire Group, Fairway Electric, Inc., Fugro, Gilsbar, Hancock Whitney, kVP Energy Services, Linetec Services LLC, Premier Control Systems, Preferred Sales Agency, ShredHedz, SKR Construction, Speedway Printing, The Newtron Group, TorcSill Foundations, LLC, & UES
Donations
Champagne Beverage Company, Creole Tomateaux, Desi Vega’s Steakhouse, Intandem, National WWII Museum, New Orleans Steamboat Company, Pelican Pointe Car Wash, Rock ‘N Bowl & Ye Olde College Inn, Royal Carriages, Safelite Auto Glass, Tabasco, The New Orleans School of Cooking, Total Wine & More, & Urban South
About Southeastern Northshore STEM Center
The Southeastern Northshore STEM Center is dedicated to developing a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce in Southeast Louisiana. The organization provides hands-on, experiential learning, mentorship, and industry engagement for high school students and young adults. Through innovative programming and strategic partnerships, the Center empowers future leaders with the skills and support they need to succeed in STEM careers and contribute meaningfully to their communities.