NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans have announced the selection of two finalists in the search for its next executive director. The search was launched after former Executive Director Ghassan Korban announced he would be stepping down in February. The two finalists were selected from a pool of 68 candidates, nine of which were chosen after a screening process. Transportation Security Administration intercepts 28 firearms at New Orleans airport by April 2025 The first finalist is Bethany Bezak. SWBNO officials said Bezak is currently the Transportation Department Director for the City of San Diego and has held previous leadership positions at DC Water and Tetra Tech. She received a Master of Science in biological systems engineering from Virginia Tech and a dual Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and architecture from Lawrence Technological University. The second finalist is Randy Hayman. SWBNO officials said Hayman is the Commissioner and CEO of the Philidelphia Water Department. He has also held the potions of general counsel for DC Water and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and partner at Beveridge Diamond, an environmental law firm. Hayman received a juris doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Michigan. Delays continue for Belle Chasse Bridge tolling date According to the SWBNO, "Both candidates are nationally recognized in their fields and bring deep experience working in complex urban systems and leading large organizations tasked with delivering critical infrastructure and services." SWBNO officials said the board of directors will conduct interviews with both candidates before making a final selection. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Chilling video shows underground tunnel of abandoned Charity Hospital Beefed up police presence at New Orleans' Lakefront for Easter Sunday Cool night on the way LHSAA releases 2025 high school baseball playoff brackets Veteran returns to Vietnam, finds peace with former enemy ...read more read less