Blaise Zuschlag

Blaise governs all corporate administrative, financial, and operational activities. He also plays an integral role in strategic initiatives including acquisitions, innovation, and governmental relations. Blaise joined Acadian Companies in February 2013 and has held roles as a Business Analyst, Director of Administration, and Chief of Staff. Prior to Acadian, he served as Advisor for JP Morgan Chase’s Private Bank. A native of Lafayette, LA, Blaise earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Louisiana State University and also earned an International MBA from Tulane University. He is a graduate of Leadership Lafayette Class 24 and serves on numerous local nonprofit boards including, Evangeline Area Boy Scouts Swamp Base Campaign, Holy Family Catholic School Advisory Committee (present Chairman), Love Our Schools, and the One Acadiana Executive Committee (Chairman 2023). Outside of his day to day work, he also plays a pivotal role in the management of the Zuschlag Family Foundation. Blaise also serves on the First National Bank of Louisiana Board of Directors, AT&T Healthcare Advisory Board, LSU Board of Supervisors, and is a Louisiana Committee of 100 members. Blaise is a member of both the Krewe of Gabriel and the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians. Blaise resides in Lafayette, LA with his wife Monica, and his three kids, Rex, Joe Read, and Adley and cherishes spending time with his family in the beautiful marshes of Louisiana.