Jay Huckabee

Jay Huckabee is an experienced HR professional with a focus on strategic workforce development and optimization. Currently serving as AVP of Workforce Development & HR Optimization and Market Chief HR Executive at Ascension since February 2014, Jay provides HR support to multiple hospitals in Texas. Prior to this role, Jay was an HR Business Partner and Consultant at UCHealth and an HR Business Partner at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, where responsibilities included talent management and performance strategies. Jay's career began at Regions Bank, managing strategic HR initiatives across multiple locations. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Tyler and an Associate in Arts in Business Administration from Tyler Junior College.