Paul Matthews

Paul Matthews has a diverse work experience. Paul started working as an Accounts Manager at D&J Tire Inc. in 2009 and held this role until 2011. In 2011, they joined JPMorgan Chase as a Personal Banker and worked there until 2012. Paul then worked at the Port of New Orleans as a Community Affairs Manager from 2012 to 2016. After that, they served as the Deputy Port Director at Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District from 2017 to 2022. Currently, they are the Chief Executive Officer at the Port of South Louisiana since 2022.

Paul Matthews holds a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which was achieved between 2009 and 2010. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans from 2007 to 2008. Paul also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Tulane University from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, Paul has a background in Political Science and Government from Bucknell University. Paul has obtained a Certified Port Executive credential from MacDonnell Group, although specific details about its completion are not provided.