OnPath Credit Union's 65th Annual Meeting

The Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals to volunteer on the Board of Directors for a three-year term. The nominees are: 

Directors: 

Ali Malik is a strategic executive leader with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and operational excellence across large-scale, mission-driven organizations. He is deeply committed to improving economic and community well-being by expanding access and opportunity, work that closely aligns with the credit union's mission of financial empowerment and service to diverse member communities. A resident of St. Tammany Parish and a long-standing advocate for community-focused development, he volunteers to strengthen community resources for underserved populations and advance equitable opportunities for children, families, and entrepreneurs.

Jerry Templet, Jr. is a seasoned senior executive and community-focused leader eager to devote his time, experience, and energy to serving on meaningful boards. After a distinguished career in federal law enforcement and executive leadership, followed by entrepreneurship in the private sector, Jerry is newly retired and intentionally seeking opportunities to give back to the community he has long served. A resident of St. Tammany Parish, Jerry brings deep regional insight and a broad network of relationships across local, state, and federal entities. Throughout his career and business ownership, he has established strong connections with civic leaders, public officials, and community partners, relationships built on trust, credibility, and collaboration.

Gisele Wheelock has been a board member since 2019. She serves as Market Finance Lead at Humana, Inc. Ms. Wheelock is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Loyola University in New Orleans. She serves as the Treasurer of the Nicaraguan Relief Fund.

Associate Directors: 

Michael Hecht is an accomplished CEO and nationally recognized leader with extensive experience in economic development, public policy, disaster recovery, real estate, infrastructure project execution, and community coalition building. As President and CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc. since 2008, he has led the region’s primary economic development organization, recognized as the Top Economic Development Organization in the United States, where he has supported business attraction, workforce development, investment growth, and public-private partnerships, contributing significantly to job creation and economic revitalization. A resident of New Orleans with strong local ties and a demonstrated record of community engagement, he offers a high-impact strategic perspective, governance experience, and a commitment to member-focused economic empowerment.

Justin Moran is a highly accomplished law enforcement professional and community leader with over 12 years of federal investigative experience as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), supported by earlier service as a Deputy Sheriff in Tangipahoa Parish. His work has centered on complex financial and regulatory investigations, including Bank Secrecy Act enforcement and the analysis of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), offering a sophisticated understanding of financial compliance, fraud prevention, and risk management capabilities directly relevant to the strategic oversight needs of a modern, growing credit union. Justin is deeply invested in the St. Tammany community, where he and his wife own and manage rental properties and real estate development initiatives, strengthening his business acumen and perspective on responsible growth.

Kevin Guitterrez is an accomplished education executive and governance strategist with more than a decade of experience partnering with charter schools, foundations, and non-profit organizations across Louisiana to translate vision into measurable outcomes. As Founder and President of Greenfield Partners LLC (not affiliated with the real estate investment firm of the same name), he advises boards and executive leaders on strategic growth, governance alignment, and organizational capacity building. A resident of Jefferson Parish, Kevin is deeply familiar with the broader region and is committed to actively supporting members across all parishes served by the credit union.

Rod Nunez, a resident of St. Tammany Parish, is an experienced insurance executive and community-connected leader who is motivated to help advance financial access, literacy, and long-term community well-being. He is drawn to credit union governance because it reflects his belief in a people-over-profit model and his desire to contribute to an organization that balances responsible growth with thoughtful stewardship. Professionally, Rod brings deep experience in insurance, benefits consulting, and financial advisory services, paired with strong leadership and operational expertise. For more than a decade, he has advised organizations on risk management, cost control, and long-range planning; experience that translates directly to effective fiduciary oversight and strategic governance.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors and have not been nominated by the Nominating Committee, you may qualify to run by:

1. Obtaining a petition form from the credit union office. You will need a minimum of 500 OnPath FCU member signatures to be nominated, per National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) bylaws.
2. Sending in your completed petition, qualifications, and biographical data, by March 18, 2026.
3. Submitting a statement that indicates your willingness to serve if elected.
These documents must reach OnPath Federal Credit Union's Corporate Office in Metairie by March 18th, 2026, to be considered at the Annual Meeting. There will be no nominations from the floor. Only those nominated by the Nominating Committee or by petition can be elected. Ballots must be cast at the meeting. You must be present to vote.

Any questions about the Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to: OnPath Federal Credit Union, ATTN: Jana Burst 3131 N I-10 Service Rd, E Metairie, LA 70002.

OnPath Credit Union will hold its 65th Annual Meeting virtually, on Monday, April 27th, 2026. Please visit this page in the coming weeks for more information.