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Nunez Workforce Director Brian Gibson, center, was surprised with two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans for his work coordinating the Will To Skill program with Venture Global. Pictured from left to right are Nunez Chancellor Tina Tinney, Ed. D., Venture Global Senior Manager of Development Charlie Burt, Brian Gibson, President and CEO of the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Jay Cicero and Venture Global Senior Public Affairs Associate Claire Stevenson.
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On behalf of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee and the NFL, Nunez Community College’s Workforce Director was surprised with two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in recognition of his years spent changing people’s lives for the better.
Brian Gibson is the point person at Nunez for the Will To Skill program, a training initiative fully funded by Venture Global to provide free workforce training, including industry-based credentials, to citizens of Plaquemines Parish, where one of Venture Global’s liquefied natural gas export facilities is located.
Venture Global pays for the training and Nunez provides the instructors, but Gibson is the man that ties it all together. Across fifteen cohorts (and counting), more than 175 Plaquemines residents have been able to improve their job prospects via free training and certifications. And along the way, Gibson has served as “therapist, mentor, friend, father figure and a cheerleader” to those students as Venture Global Senior Manager of Development Charlie Burt said while making the surprise presentation.
“Brian has poured his heart and soul into the Will To Skill program,” said Burt. “The time and dedication that Brian gives to making sure people are successful when given the opportunity is something incredibly special.”
And with that, Burt and Jay Cicero, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, which serves as the Super Bowl LIX host committee staff, presented Gibson with two giant prop tickets to Super Bowl LIX.
“I’m so very grateful for Nunez. I’m so very grateful for Venture Global. But more importantly I’m very grateful for each and every person who has gone through Will To Skill, who has allowed them to make a difference in their lives,” said Gibson.
“He hit the ground running and made an impact through our entire community,” said Nunez Chancellor Tina Tinney, Ed. D. “We’re so fortunate to have him on board and to have partners like Venture Global helping us to carry out our mission.”
A video of the surprise ticket presentation can be viewed at Nunez.edu and Venture Global’s page on X, formerly Twitter.
About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.
About Venture Global
Venture Global is a long-term, low-cost provider of U.S. LNG sourced from resource rich North American natural gas basins. Venture Global’s business includes assets across the LNG supply chain including LNG production, natural gas transport, shipping and regasification. Venture Global’s first facility, Calcasieu Pass, commenced producing LNG in January 2022. The company’s second facility, Plaquemines LNG, achieved first production of LNG in December 2024. The company is currently constructing and developing over 100 MTPA of nameplate production capacity to provide clean, affordable energy to the world. Venture Global is developing Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects at each of its LNG facilities.
About the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee
The New Orleans Super Bowl LIX Host Committee, led by the New Orleans Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, is responsible for planning, executing, and hosting the City’s record-tying 11th NFL Championship game on February 9, 2025. The Host Committee works in partnership with the National Football League to deliver a successful Super Bowl LIX while driving lasting social and economic impact in the Greater New Orleans area. Learn more about the New Orleans Super LIX Host Committee at nolasuperbowl.com.
