Mr. Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD, is a Vice President at Chaffe & Associates, Inc. He has over 17 years of experience in business valuations for a wide range of tax reporting and litigation purposes. He has taught business valuation and accounting at local universities and has served as a member of the Appraisal Standards Board. Mr. Busenlener has been a designated member of ASA for over 12 years having served as Treasurer and President of the Harold S. Clark, New Orleans Chapter.

John (Hobie) A. Hotard, Jr. counsels high net worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on estate and trust planning, business succession planning, tax compliance, and the potential impact of new and emerging tax legislation. Hobie works with clients to prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and marital property agreements. He also works with clients in succession matters and advises them on preparation of federal gift and estate tax returns.
Hobie understands the highly sensitive nature of business succession planning and helps clients identify their unique goals, negotiate parties’ complex needs and interests, and navigate changes in control — all with the goal of preserving wealth and helping ensure business longevity. He also works with family offices and foundations to establish and administer charitable giving plans. While in law school, in addition to clerking as a summer associate at Jones Walker, Hobie served as a judicial extern to the Honorable James L. Dennis of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also worked as an audit intern at the largest accounting and business advisory firm based in Louisiana. Hobie is a licensed certified public accountant in Louisiana.

David Kerth is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes. David has litigated commercial lease, real property, construction, bankruptcy, intellectual property, foreclosure/loan workout, and sales disputes since joining the firm in 1997. He has represented clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts across Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, David has lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 1989. David has presented frequently at landlord-tenant law seminars presented by Sterling Education Services and by Lorman Education Services.

Eric Leger brings 27 years of experience in the ARM industry to his role as the Vice President of Operations at Greenberg, Grant & Richards Inc. His expertise spans across Medical, Consumer, Commercial, and Legal collections, making him a versatile leader in his field. Starting with medical collections, Eric honed his skills in legal collection management during his 14 years at two different law firms. This experience provided him with a firm understanding of both commercial debt collection as well as its integration with legal processes.

In his 12 years at GGR, Eric first advanced to Vice President of Collections, and for the past 4 years, he has overseen Operations. During his tenure, GGR has experienced record growth and was recognized with the BBB Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Financial Services in 2024. Eric’s role involves comprehensive operational oversight, from strategic planning and process management to talent development and interdepartmental integration. He works closely with the collection management team to ensure all clients consistently receive optimal levels of service and responsiveness to their unique needs. Continuing to remain agile in the face of technological and regulatory changes while driving enterprise growth is a continual focus.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys indoor rock climbing, reading exhaustively, and traveling. He also supports and volunteers with organizations such as Jamie’s Hope for a Cure, the Houston Food Bank, and the local SPCA. Always seeking new challenges, he is dedicated to actively expanding his perspective, challenging his views, and continuing his personal and professional development.

LeeAnn Sterling is the Director of the legal department at Rauch-Milliken International, Inc. She began working for Rauch-Milliken in 2010 without prior knowledge of the industry, sorting mail and forwarding claims. Through hard work, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge she excelled and became a source of information for her colleagues. LeeAnn enjoys sharing that knowledge to help those around her and is known for her down-to-earth and positive approach, all in the hopes of making our industry less intimidating.

Her favorite aspect of collections is skip tracing; she finds it challenging in the best ways and incredibly satisfying when done well. LeeAnn is the proud mother of an exceptional young man who is on the autism spectrum and enjoys being an advocate for that community, taking any opportunity to support and educate. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, trail runs and is passionate about the art of cooking and takes pride in growing and canning food.

Riley J. Busenlener
Chaffe & Associates

Mr. Busenlener, CPA/ABV, ASA, AEP, JD, is a Vice President at Chaffe & Associates, Inc. He has over 17 years of experience in business valuations for a wide range of tax reporting and litigation purposes. He has taught business valuation and accounting at local universities and has served as a member of the Appraisal Standards Board. Mr. Busenlener has been a designated member of ASA for over 12 years having served as Treasurer and President of the Harold S. Clark, New Orleans Chapter.

John A. Hotard, Jr.
Jones Walker

John (Hobie) A. Hotard, Jr. counsels high net worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses on estate and trust planning, business succession planning, tax compliance, and the potential impact of new and emerging tax legislation. Hobie works with clients to prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and marital property agreements. He also works with clients in succession matters and advises them on preparation of federal gift and estate tax returns.
Hobie understands the highly sensitive nature of business succession planning and helps clients identify their unique goals, negotiate parties’ complex needs and interests, and navigate changes in control — all with the goal of preserving wealth and helping ensure business longevity. He also works with family offices and foundations to establish and administer charitable giving plans. While in law school, in addition to clerking as a summer associate at Jones Walker, Hobie served as a judicial extern to the Honorable James L. Dennis of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also worked as an audit intern at the largest accounting and business advisory firm based in Louisiana. Hobie is a licensed certified public accountant in Louisiana.

David M. Kerth
Jones Walker

David Kerth is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes. David has litigated commercial lease, real property, construction, bankruptcy, intellectual property, foreclosure/loan workout, and sales disputes since joining the firm in 1997. He has represented clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts across Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, David has lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 1989. David has presented frequently at landlord-tenant law seminars presented by Sterling Education Services and by Lorman Education Services.

Eric Leger
Greenberg, Grant & Richards, Inc.

Eric Leger brings 27 years of experience in the ARM industry to his role as the Vice President of Operations at Greenberg, Grant & Richards Inc. His expertise spans across Medical, Consumer, Commercial, and Legal collections, making him a versatile leader in his field. Starting with medical collections, Eric honed his skills in legal collection management during his 14 years at two different law firms. This experience provided him with a firm understanding of both commercial debt collection as well as its integration with legal processes.

In his 12 years at GGR, Eric first advanced to Vice President of Collections, and for the past 4 years, he has overseen Operations. During his tenure, GGR has experienced record growth and was recognized with the BBB Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Financial Services in 2024. Eric’s role involves comprehensive operational oversight, from strategic planning and process management to talent development and interdepartmental integration. He works closely with the collection management team to ensure all clients consistently receive optimal levels of service and responsiveness to their unique needs. Continuing to remain agile in the face of technological and regulatory changes while driving enterprise growth is a continual focus.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys indoor rock climbing, reading exhaustively, and traveling. He also supports and volunteers with organizations such as Jamie’s Hope for a Cure, the Houston Food Bank, and the local SPCA. Always seeking new challenges, he is dedicated to actively expanding his perspective, challenging his views, and continuing his personal and professional development.

LeeAnn Sterling
Rauch-Milliken International, Inc.

LeeAnn Sterling is the Director of the legal department at Rauch-Milliken International, Inc. She began working for Rauch-Milliken in 2010 without prior knowledge of the industry, sorting mail and forwarding claims. Through hard work, dedication, and a thirst for knowledge she excelled and became a source of information for her colleagues. LeeAnn enjoys sharing that knowledge to help those around her and is known for her down-to-earth and positive approach, all in the hopes of making our industry less intimidating.

Her favorite aspect of collections is skip tracing; she finds it challenging in the best ways and incredibly satisfying when done well. LeeAnn is the proud mother of an exceptional young man who is on the autism spectrum and enjoys being an advocate for that community, taking any opportunity to support and educate. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, trail runs and is passionate about the art of cooking and takes pride in growing and canning food.