Senior Strategic Development Advisor

Originally from New York and now residing in Mississippi, Jay Quimby is an accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and community advocate with more than three decades of executive leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for building organizations, cultivating strategic partnerships, developing high-performing leadership teams, and helping businesses and nonprofit organizations achieve sustainable growth.

Quimby's professional career has been centered on executive leadership, organizational development, business strategy, relationship management, and revenue growth. He has successfully led national organizations through periods of expansion while overseeing business development initiatives, strategic planning, operations, marketing, customer engagement, and long-term growth strategies. His ability to connect people, develop collaborative partnerships, and create mutually beneficial opportunities has made him a respected leader across both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

Known for his relationship-driven leadership style, Quimby has spent his career helping organizations identify new opportunities, strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships, improve operational performance, and build cultures focused on accountability, innovation, and service. His executive experience extends well beyond any single industry and reflects a broad understanding of strategic planning, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and sustainable business growth.

Equally significant is Quimby's longstanding commitment to charitable service and animal welfare. As President of the Board of the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society, he helped guide one of Mississippi's leading animal welfare organizations during a period of transformational growth. Under his leadership, the organization focused on expanding community support, strengthening governance, increasing public awareness, and advancing its long-term vision for improved animal care and shelter services.

One of Quimby's most notable community achievements was serving in a leadership role for the Humane Society's $2.5 million capital campaign to construct a new state-of-the-art animal shelter. Working alongside community leaders, business executives, volunteers, and donors, he helped build support for the campaign by leveraging his extensive business network, cultivating philanthropic partnerships, and engaging both corporate and individual contributors. The campaign represented a significant investment in the future of animal welfare throughout Northeast Mississippi and demonstrated Quimby's ability to bring together diverse stakeholders around a common mission.

Throughout his nonprofit leadership, Quimby has championed the principles of responsible stewardship, donor engagement, volunteer development, and strategic fundraising. He understands that successful nonprofit organizations require visionary leadership, sound financial management, strong governance, and meaningful community partnerships. His experience in executive leadership has enabled him to bridge the gap between business and philanthropy, helping charitable organizations develop sustainable fundraising strategies while increasing public awareness and community involvement.

Whether advising businesses on strategic growth or helping nonprofit organizations expand their impact, Quimby is recognized for his integrity, collaborative leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving others. His unique ability to combine executive business experience with a genuine passion for community service has made him an effective leader in both the private and nonprofit sectors.

Today, Jay Quimby continues to serve as a trusted advisor, executive leader, and advocate for organizations seeking sustainable growth, strategic partnerships, and meaningful community impact. His career reflects a commitment to leadership that extends beyond business success to creating lasting value for the communities and causes he serves