New Orleans 500: Jay Huffstatler

Executive Director at OnPath Credit Union Foundation and Board President of Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

Education: University of Southern Mississippi (BS,BA) Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (AA)

Advice: Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with because they will shape you. Their strengths and weaknesses can significantly influence your path.

Shop Local: Fleurty Girl

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Love About Job: I value the chance to help create inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

Big Win: We just launched our 2025 OnPath Scholarship Program, providing 20 $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, as well as the First Time Homebuyer Grant Program, which provides $5,000 down payment grants to new homeowners.


Formerly director of development at CrescentCare, Huffstatler accepted the position of executive director last fall at OnPath Credit Union Foundation, where he provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the foundation’s mission-driven initiatives, programs, growth and community engagement. Huffstatler also works with the Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to create opportunities for LGBTQ-owned and allied businesses and foster a more inclusive economic environment in the region.

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