Edmond J. Muniz - Professional/Civic Activities

Professional/Civic Activities

Edmond J. Muniz began his career in broadcasting in 1959 and, during subsequent years, was associated with half a dozen New Orleans commercial radio stations in all phases of their operation.

He was president of Phase II Broadcasting Inc., which owned commercial radio stations in six Southern states. In 1999, he sold his radio broadcast group to a national radio chain. He is a member of the New Orleans Association of Broadcasters, former media co-chairman for the United-Way of Greater New Orleans and has served on the board of educational station and PBS affiliate WLAE-TV 32. In July 1996, Muniz was inducted into the New Orleans Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Other memberships have included the Chateau Estates Civic Association, the United Way and St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. He also was a member of the New Orleans Police and Fire Tragedy Fund Inc. and the East Jefferson Business Association. New Orleans Magazine has listed Mr. Muniz as one of Greater New Orleans "Most Influential Persons." The New Orleans Men of Fashion named him as one of the 10 Best Dressed Businessmen/Civic Leaders in Greater New Orleans. He was honored as an Outstanding Alumnus of St. Rose of Lima School in New Orleans for his leadership in civic and religious affairs and his dedication to the ideals of Catholic Education.

During the Summer of 2006, Muniz was named by City Business newspaper as one of Greater New Orleans business leaders "To Watch." In February, 2001, Muniz was selected "Kingfish of the Month" by New Orleans' Kingfish Magazine for his community leadership in business and government. He was selected "Irish" Grand Marshal of the Irish-Italian Parade of Jefferson in 1997, and he served as Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Irish Parade in Metairie in 2002. Muniz also served as Grand Marshal of the 1995 Krewe of Argus Parade in Metairie.