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The Mississippi Economic Council congratulates the ”Top 50 Women in Business“ Thank you for being an inspiration to us and the rest of Mississippi The contributions made by women who are leaders within the business community throughout Mississippi have brought about positive change in our state’s economic competitiveness, educational achievement and quality of life. Moving Mississippi forward requires a continuation of the partnership between leaders in both the private and public sectors. This is why it is so important that leading businesswomen in all regions of our state remain at the forefront. Blueprint Mississippi creates a strategy to position Mississippi in “The Place of Greatest Opportunity.” As leaders your input is vital to make sure this comprehensive plan is implemented. Stay up to date on the progress by going to www.blueprintmississippi.com. Your involvement will help ensure a brighter future for Mississippi.

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On the Cover 2013 MBJ Business Woman of the Year Mende Alford in her Jackson bed and breakfast Old Capitol Inn. Also, many thanks goes to Deryll Stegall for his photography throughout the magazine.

INSIDE 2013 Business Woman of Year: Mende Alford ............................................................4 Alumni: 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi (classes 1997-2012) ............................47 Photo page: Announcement celebration ............................................................................43

2013 CLASS Chief Phyliss Anderson

Nicole Johns

Tribal Chief, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians ..............................................6

Assistant Vice President, Business Development, Community Bank - Coast ......26

Debbie Bailey

Willie Jones

Owner, Jimmy Portable Building ................................................................................7

President & Chief Executive Officer, Dependable Source Corp. of Mississippi ....27

Sabrena Bartley

Mary Kelly

Executive Director of Adult Services & Public Transport, City of Natchez ..8

Co-Owner, Mint The Restaurant

Deidra Bell

Kiffany Lee

Executive Vice President and CFO, St. Dominic Health Services ....................9

Human Resources Manager, Mississippi Blood Services ................................28

Lisa Bell

Mary Morgan

Regional Manager, BancorpSouth Mortgage ........................................................9

Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings................................................................29

Mary Allen Bennett

Kamesha Mumford

Table 100 ..........................................................................................................................10

Attorney, USAssets, LLC..............................................................................................30

Tasha Bibb

Katrina Myricks

Entrepreneurial Development Manager, Innovate Mississippi........................10

Business & Office Technology Instructor, Holmes Community College......30

Barbara Bluntson

Kimberly Walker Nailor

Chief City Prosecutor, City of Jackson ......................................................................11

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Kimberly Walker Nailor....................................31

Krista Bower

Mindi Phillips

Owner/Director, Yazoo City School of Dance LLC................................................12

Creative Director, Corporate Apparel & Promotions..........................................32

Stephanie J. Boyette

Lauren Rutland

Board Administrator/Director, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy ....13

Marketing Director, Hardy Wilson Hospital / Owner, Mississippi Dance Company ..32

Talamieka Brice

Candie L. Simmons

Owner / Chief Executive Officer, Brice Media ......................................................14

Senior Vice President, Regional Marketing Director, Regions ........................33

Liz Brister

Allison Carter Simpson

Manager, Low-Income Initiatives, Civic & Social Responsibility, Entergy Corporation ....14

Shareholder, Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush, P.A. ................................................34

Cynthia Buchanan

Becky Smith

Executive Vice President, Jackson Chamber, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership ....15

Extension Instructor, Mississippi State University..............................................35

Chrissy Cullinane

Lisa Stutzman

Account Executive, BancorpSouth Insurance Services ......................................16

Integrated Media Account Executive, Comcast Spotlight................................35

MELISSA KILLINGSWORTH Sr. Account Executive melissa.harrison@msbusiness.com • 364-1030

C. Rochelle Culp

Selena Swartzfager

Project Director/Owner & Consultant, The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi / Ro-on-the-Go Health & Wellness Consultants ..........................17

President, Mississippi Council on Economic Education....................................36

ASHLEY VARNES Account Executive ashley.varnes@msbusiness.com • 364-1013

Tracy Die

Chief Executive Officer, Thomasson Company....................................................36

Marketing and Events Coordinator, Mississippi World Trade Center & MDA ........18

Alexe van Beuren

Michele Escudé

Owner, The BTC Old Fashioned Grocery................................................................37

VIRGINIA HODGES Account Executive virginia.hodges@msbusiness.com • 364-1012

Owner/Visionary/Buyer/Manager, Circa Urban Artisan Living........................18

Edie Varnado

Portia Ballard Espy

Owner, Cap Topisaw & Rose Gate Farm ................................................................38

Chief Administrative Officer, Children's Defense Fund ......................................19

Amy Lampton Walker

Katie Feibelman

Area Sales Manager, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions ..............................................38

Partner, May & Company, LLP ..................................................................................20

Suzanne Walters

Keri Haralson

Owner, Performance Rehab ......................................................................................39

Attorney, Keri T. Haralson, PLLC ................................................................................21

Jane Sanders Waugh

Julia Ann Harrison

Co-Owner, Professional Staffing Group, LLC ........................................................39

President, Homestar LLC ............................................................................................22

Virginia Todd Weaver

Sandy Havard

Attorney/Of Counsel, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC ......40

Marketing/Educational Activities, Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum........22

Becky White

Rosalyn Smith Howard

Marketing Director, Eubank Betts Hirn Wood PLLC ..........................................40

Executive Director, Mississippi Nurses Foundation............................................23

Mary Wolverton

Paige Hunt

Chief Financial Officer, DIG ........................................................................................41

Executive Director, Greenwood Convention & Visitor Bureau ......................24

Jenny Woodruff

Mary M. Jackson

Public Relations Director, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership ................42

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MBJ STAFF ALAN TURNER Publisher alan.turner@msbusiness.com • 364-1021 ROSS REILY Editor ross.reily@msbusiness.com • 364-1018 WALLY NORTHWAY Senior Writer wally.northway@msbusiness.com • 364-1016 TED CARTER Staff Writer ted.carter@msbusiness.com • 364-1017 TAMI JONES Advertising Director tami.jones@msbusiness.com • 364-1011

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Sr. Manager, Technical Support/Facilities Management, Comcast Cable - Madison ....25

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Alford enjoying good year at helm of her hotel By LISA MONTI It’s been a good year for Mende Malouf Alford, Mississippi Business Journal’s 2013 Businesswoman of the Year. From the helm of the Old Capitol Inn Boutique Hotel in Jackson, which she owns and manages, Alford sees signs that the economy is starting to move in a positive direction. “We’ve been very fortunate,” she said. “ For the past two and a half to three years, we’ve managed to still really do well,” she said. The recession was particularly hard on the hospitality industry, causing companies to hold off on travel and entertainment expenses. Alford dug in to meet the challenge. “We did lose a lot of business but we managed to buckle down and watch expenses and we didn’t have to let anybody go,” she said. “I wanted to work smarter, not harder.” Now, she said, reservations for Christmas parties are picking up and business travelers are on the move again. “From what I have been seeing, business is on the rise,” she said. “This will be a really nice year for us. Companies are starting to book more parties again, and we’re getting a lot more business travelers to stay. Things have really begun to pick up.” Alford tends to give a nod to good fortune when she talks about the success she’s had in her business, but hard work and her hands-on management style play a big part as well. To begin with, she was a social work major from Ole Miss in a family of lawyers. “That’s not my per-

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2013 BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR sonality,” she said of a law career. “I was more geared for greeting and entertaining.” It was her father who got the hotel project going to begin with. “I felt I couldn’t pass it up,” she said. “I’m very fortunate my dad was able to allow me to do this.” After 16 years of running the hotel, it’s hard to imagine that Alford had never worked at a hotel before her own. Her instinct and talent have made the hotel a favorite of brides, business travelers, meeting planners and guests from all over the world. It has garnered honors from industry groups and has caught the attention of travel writers and regional publications such as Southern Living, which has featured it three times, so far. One sure sign of a hotel’s staying power is the return guest factor, and Alford sees them year after year. One guest has been returning for a decade. “We have a great clientele and we really get to know the guests. It’s encouraging (when they return) and I feel I’m doing something right.” The interest from international guests was a surprise for Alford. “We’ve had people from all over the world,” she said. “People are so intrigued by the South. It’s amazing the amount people we get from overseas.” Operating a hotel is a nonstop job and

whether her workday lasts four hours or 15, Alford said “it doesn’t feel like it’s work. When you love what you do it’s very enjoyable.” Alford said when would-be innkeepers and others come to her for advice on starting a business, passion and commitment top the checklist. “Certainly you must be passionate about what you’re doing. For this industry or for any industry you have got to be passionate and really believe

and Jackson. The more things we build and do downtown, the stronger it is for everyone.” As to her future, Alford said, “I’m not going anywhere. I hope 30 years from now I’m doing the same thing.” And if one of her three young daughters showed an interest in taking over the hotel in the future, that’s fine with Alford, too. “I would certainly want them to follow their

“I’m not going anywhere. I hope 30 years from now I’m doing the same thing.” in yourself and your industry.” Two other pieces of advice: “Never give up hope.” “Hard work pays off.” “I’ve always felt like there’s so many opportunities out there, just live your dream,” she said. Alford is a big believer in the city and its future and calls Jackson “a strong, vibrant city.” “I am so many passionate about downtown

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own dreams but if one wanted to do it, I would just be tickled to death.” Alford said she’s still overwhelmed when she thinks about being picked as the state’s top businesswoman. “It is just such an honor for me and it has been really very humbling. I am just tickled.”

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PHYLISS ANDERSON Tribal Chief, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

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A proud native of the Red Water community in Neshoba County, Chief Phyliss Anderson is the Tribal Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaws. Fluent in the Choctaw language, Anderson was officially sworn in as the first woman chief in Choctaw history during an October 2011 inauguration ceremony. Anderson has more than 26 years of experience with tribal government management, including eight years as tribal court representative and four years as secretary-treasurer of the tribe. Married to husband Rickey, Anderson is the mother of three children, stepmother to four and grandmother to four grandchildren. She is committed to building tribal financial stability and operating a responsible government for the Mississippi Band of Choctaws. In her leisure time, Anderson enjoys reading and watching a good movie.

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DEBBIE BAILEY Owner, Jimmy Portable Building

Debbie Bailey never allowed the lack of a high school diploma deter her from becoming ultra-successful in the business world. That’s because as the founder and owner of Jimmy’s Portable Buildings in Greenville, Bailey has boosted her company to become the number one dealer in Mississippi for the past four years and the first in the state to reach the Million Dollar Club in 2012. Today, she owns and manages 14 retail locations in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. Active in her community, Bailey is a relentless volunteer and has partnered with several local non-profits, including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Keep Greenville Beautiful Committee and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Bailey and her husband, Erwin, are the proud parents of four children.

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SABRENA GOINS BARTLEY Executive Director of Adult Services & Public Transport, City of Natchez

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Described by a colleague as a “woman who quietly moves large mountains,” Sabrena Bartley is executive director of adult services and Natchez Transit Services for Natchez and Adams County. For the past several years, the Grenada native has balanced her responsibilities as a transportation director and senior services leader. Bartley holds master’s and undergraduate degrees from Belhaven University, as well as a masters in divinity from Andersonville Theological Center. Ordained as an elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bartley has been featured on the National Public Radio program Newshour. Prior to coming to Natchez, she worked as a computer supervisor for a hosiery factory in Grenada. When she has leisure time, Bartley enjoys taking long drives, event planning and interior decorating.

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DEIDRE BELL Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, St. Dominic Health Services

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Deidre Bell is the chief financial officer for St. Dominic Hospital. During the last three years, the Cleveland, Tenn., native has had the opportunity to develop the Madison School Nurse Program, which provides a nurse for fourteen elementary and middle schools in the Madison County School District. In 2012, the program reported nearly 40,000 student visits. Working with the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership team, Bell also has been involved in the development of the Club at the Township and the Sanctuary Spa, a family-oriented fitness facility focused on providing health wellness programs. Additionally, Bell has assisted in the development of the D1 of Mississippi Sports Training Facility. In her spare time, the University of Guam alumna enjoys traveling to exotic locales and running half-marathons.

LISA BELL Regional Manager, BancorpSouth Mortgage

Lisa Bell serves as a regional manager for BancorpSouth Mortgage in Tupelo. She joined the bank in early 2006 and grew regional production by 275 percent, garnering top producer awards from the company for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Starting in the mortgage business in 1986, Bell managed First Financial Mortgage for two years until she moved to Atlanta. While in Georgia, she worked with the FDIC as an asset manager, preparing business plans for government review. Bell also attended classes at Georgia State University before returning to Tupelo. In 2000, Bell opened a mortgage loan production branch for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. In five years, she took the branch to number one in market share for mortgage loans in the Tupelo region.

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MARY ALLEN BENNETT Sales and Marketing Manager, Table 100

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As sales and marketing manager for trendy Flowood restaurant Table 100, Mary Allen Bennett knows a thing or two about client relationships. Hoping to reach a sales goal of $1 million in 2013, Bennett plans events and catering opportunities for Table 100. Prior to joining the restaurant, the Belhaven University graduate served as event planner for VIP Grand Events, and was a long-time employee with Jackson’s River Hills Club, where she served as banquet coordinator and interim food and beverage manager. Active civically in her community, Bennett currently serves on the board of directors for the Mississippi Farmer’s Market and is a member of Jackson’s Green Ladies Marching Club. In her spare time, Bennett enjoys live music and attending New Orleans Saints games.

TASHA BIBB Entrepreneurial Development Manager, Innovate Mississippi

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Tasha Bibb serves as the entrepreneurial development manager for Innovate Mississippi. She works with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship assisting with ushering entrepreneurs along the path to commercialization and managing the entrepreneurial development for over 150 companies per year. Previously, Bibb worked with Innovate Mississippi’s Strategic Biomass Solutions, which encourages the research, development and commercialization of biomass and renewable energy projects in Mississippi. She also served as state director for United States Academic Decathlon in Mississippi at Innovate Mississippi from 20062008. Bibb holds an MBA from Jackson State University and a bachelor of business administration degree with an emphasis in marketing from Mississippi College. She resides in Ridgeland with her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Sydnee.

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BARBARA ANN BLUNTSON Chief City Prosecutor, City of Jackson

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For Barbara Bluntson, ensuring that justice is served in the City of Jackson is considered Job One for the Chicago native. As chief city prosecutor for the Capital City, Bluntson prosecutes all misdemeanor and traffic violations in Jackson Municipal Court. Finding herself a single mother after the unexpected death of her husband in 2000, Bluntson credits her mother for giving her the courage to move forward. In 1994, she earned her law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Earlier this year, Bluntson became a trained family law mediator and credits her communication skills to be one of her strengths. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and active with the Madison County Democratic Party, Bluntson enjoys spending time with her teenage son, cooking and baking and interior decorating.

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KRISTA BOWER Owner/Director, Yazoo City School of Dance, LLC

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As a performer, choreographer, dance company director and dance school owner, Krista Bower wears a variety of professional hats. Praised as innovative and creative, Bower has served as a specialty instructor of dance at Belhaven University for the past seven years. In 2006, the Lansing, Mich., native opened the Yazoo City School for Dance, which now serves over 100 students from nine Mississippi Delta communities. Additionally, Bower is co-founder and managing director of Jackson’s Front Porch Dance Company, one of Mississippi’s only professional contemporary dance companies. An avid traveler, Bower also enjoys visiting local art galleries, listening to live music and attending theatre and dance concerts.

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STEPHANIE BOYETTE Board Administrator/Director, Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

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Stephanie Boyette relishes a challenge and the opportunity to take charge. As the chief administrative officer for the Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy, she oversees the highest level of professional conduct by licensees that serve the state and protects the public from unlawful practices of physical therapy. Prior to joining the board, Boyette served as a senior health program specialist in the Division of Licenses of the state Department of Health. She admires the late Helen Keller as a model of a person who exceeded all expectations and who left the world a better place in which to “live, love, laugh and be happy.” In her spare time, Boyette enjoys horseback riding and four-wheeling adventures with her family in the Mississippi woodlands.

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TALAMIEKA BRICE Owner/Chief Executive Officer, Brice Media

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Talamieka Brice’s background as an artist has helped her in seeing business from both the perspective of a business owner and client. Brice is the CEO for Brice Media, whose motto is “we’re illustrators of your next chapter.” She creates custom campaigns with vivid imagery that cut through the clutter and get messages to target audiences that are classic and memorable. Selected by Graphic Design USA as one of the publication’s “People to Watch in 2013,” Brice formerly worked as graphic artist for Quicksilver Marketing and Planet Weekly. Active in the community, the Jackson State University graduate volunteers her time to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Mississippi Women’s Fund. Brice enjoys running, practicing yoga and spending with her husband, Charles, and their dogs, Luly and Zeus.

LIZ BRISTER Manager, Low-Income Initiatives, Civic & Social Responsibility, Entergy Corporation

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Liz Brister has earned a reputation as one of Mississippi’s foremost experts in corporate giving and philanthropy. So it came as no surprise that her employer, Entergy Corp., promoted Brister to a corporate-wide post that would allow all Entergy companies to benefit from her passion and leadership in the area of social responsibility. Additionally, Brister has become an effective lobbyist for Entergy at the State Capitol and has taken part in Entergy’s economic development activities, most recently with the launch of her “Mississippi Makeover Competition” for cities and towns in the company’s service area. Through her church, Brister also created Books, Bibles and Basketball, a program that not only provides a safe place for teenage boys to play but a space to learn and grow.

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CYNTHIA BUCHANAN Executive Vice President, Jackson Chamber, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership

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No task is too large or too small for Cynthia Buchanan. As the executive vice president of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest chamber institutions in the state of Mississippi, Buchanan works closely with local business leaders to get results. She has been instrumental in the establishment of major events such as the Authenticity Awards Banquet, the Red, White and Jackson Fourth of July celebration and the Jackson Business Retention program. Finding a balance between work and her personal life is important to Buchanan, a Jackson native. She credits her parents as a great role models and a source of inspiration. In her spare time, Buchanan enjoys experiencing other places and cultures, and plans to train for a triathlon in the next two years.

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CHRISSY CULLINANE Account Executive, BancorpSouth Insurance Services

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Chrissy Cullinane is recognized by her colleagues for her tenacity and teamwork. An account executive with BancorpSouth Insurance Services in Hattiesburg, Cullinane takes pride in her work ethic, dedication to service and the positive impact sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made on Mississippi businesses. Her vast knowledge of employee benefits and human resources has proven beneficial to her many clients. Among the nine community boards and organizations in which Cullinane is involved, she is highly engaged with the Area Development Partnership in the Pine Belt Region. Born in Germany and the daughter of a retired Army colonel, Cullinane holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of arts degree in teaching from William Carey University. When she has leisure time, Cullinane enjoys traveling, boating with her family and shopping.

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C. ROCHELLE CULP Project Director, The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi/

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Rochelle Culp displays an infectious “can do” attitude, especially when it relates to health and physical fitness. In her role as project director for the Partnership for A Healthy Mississippi, Culp collaborates with Fitness Lady on events and projects held at the club, frequently offering resources to aid members in their search for a healthier lifestyle. In addition, she conducts health and wellness presentations at schools, churches or businesses. The Durant native also owns Ro-Onthe-Go Health Consultants and holds fitness certifications from the Cooper Institute, the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America and the Nike Network. A former 2004 MBJ Top 40 Under 40 honoree, Culp says the opportunity to help clients struggling with tobacco or obesity issues represent her best professional accomplishment.

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TRACY DIEZ Marketing and Events Coordinator, Mississippi World Trade Center & MDA

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Formerly a general manager in the restaurant industry, Tracy Diez knows a thing or two about serving others. Today, Diez works as the marketing and events coordinator for the Mississippi World Trade Center. In her role, the North Carolina native is responsible for the agency’s website and helps oversee day-to-day operations. Prior to joining the Mississippi World Trade Center, Diez served as co-director for the Flowood Chamber of Commerce, where she helped create the city’s first Visitors Information Center. Diez contends that her employment and volunteer choices have been based on if she can provide a service or information to better the business community. An avid gardener, Diez also enjoys distressing and refinishing furniture and boating with her family.

MICHELE ESCUDÉ Owner/Visionary/Buyer/Manager, Circa Urban Artisan Living

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As owner of Circa Urban Artistic Living in Jackson’s trendy Fondren district, Michele Escudé strives to promote creativity in Mississippi. Since opening her unique store three years ago, Escudé has captured national attention, including being named the 2011 Top Retailer by Niche Magazine. In September 2011, Escudé was presented with the “Future of Fondren Award” by the Fondren Association of Business for Circa Urban Artistic Living’s positive impact on Jackson and the Fondren district. She continues to seek out artists from both Mississippi and across the nation to offer a steadily-growing, well-edited collection for her customers. Supporting American artisans and deeply valuing creativity and ingenuity is paramount to Escudé’s entrepreneurial philosophy.

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PORTIA BALLARD ESPY Chief Administrative Officer, Children's Defense Fund

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Since Portia Ballard Espy arrived in Jackson from her native Louisiana, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hardly slowed down. Now the chief administrative officer for the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defense Fund, Espy has over 30 years of experience in community relations, civic engagement and governmental relations. A passionate volunteer, Espy has partnered with organizations such as Feed the Children, Habitat for Humanity and the Mississippi Association of Community Action Agencies. From 2005-2008, the Southern UniversityBaton Rouge alumnus served as a governor-appointed commissioner with the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service. In her role, she helped coordinate an annual day at the state capitol with key legislators. Among her hobbies, Espy enjoys genealogy research, traveling abroad, swimming and making jewelry.

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Katie Feibelman is a partner in the Vicksburg accounting firm May & Co. As a partner, she oversees accounting and tax related engagements. Feibelman joined May & Company in 2002 as an intern and then again in 2005 as a staff accountant. She serves as chairman of the Marketing and Human Resources Committees. Feibelman attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received her degree in accounting. The Vicksburg native earned her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in business administration from Mississippi College. Feibleman is the vice president of the Kiwanis Club, a board member of Vicksburg Family Development and a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg. Feibelman and her husband, Rich, are parents to two daughters, Grace and Lillie Clare.

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KERI T. HARALSON Attorney, Keri T. Haralson, PLLC

While the majority of her law practice centers on family law and criminal defense, Keri Haralson also does appellate work in the Jackson area. Admitted to practice law in 2005, Haralson also is a certified guardian ad litem and has represented inmates during regardless of their custodial classification across Mississippi. A former public defender for the Municipal and Youth courts in the City of Pearl, Haralson earned her law degree from the Mississippi College School of Law. While an undergraduate at MC, she studied abroad in Montpelier, France, and was a member of Sigma Tau Delta and Alpha Delta. Following her graduation from law school, Haralson worked as a law clerk to the former Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, the Honorable James Smith Jr. Haralson remains active in several legal organizations, including the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

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Despite her considerable success as a business owner for over three decades, Julia Ann Harrison lists rearing three children and making sure they graduated from college as her most significant accomplishment. The Koscuisko native is president of Homestar, a Ridgeland company specializing in the design and construction of upscale homes. Previously, Harrison owned one of the largest heating and air conditioning companies in the southeastern United States. The director of the Madison County Junior Miss franchise for the past 10 years, Harrison also is president and a member of the board for the Jackson Real Estate Investment Group. A grandmother to six grandchildren, Harrison enjoys spending time with her family, boating and playing tennis when she has time.

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With her love of Mississippi’s rich agricultural history, Sandy Havard brings a sense of enthusiasm to the visitors of the Mississippi Ag and Forestry Museum. The Jackson native delights in working with children as they visit the museum, be it field trips, kid’s camps or special events. Havard especially values her role in educating inner city youth on the importance of agriculture in the lives of everyday citizens. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Havard holds a master’s degree in agribusiness management from MSU. With her job, she’s able to assist non-profit and volunteer organizations such as the Mississippi Beef Council, the Mississippi State University Extension Service, Mississippi 4-H and the Mississippi Farm Bureau. An active member of Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton, Havard also volunteers with Second Harvest Ministry.

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ROSALYN SMITH HOWARD Executive Director, Mississippi Nurses Foundation

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Rosalyn Smith Howard always sets the bar high for herself as executive director of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation. A native of Gunnison in the Mississippi Delta, Howard is responsible for all executive duties and fundraising efforts for the foundation. Prior to joining the MNF, she was a workforce specialist for the Mississippi Hospital Association. Howard holds a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Alcorn State University and was selected to the Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2012. Always striving to improve, Howard enrolled in the Millsaps College Business Advantage Program to enhance her professional skills. The proud mother to daughters Madison and Lauren, she enjoys dancing with her children and home decorating projects.

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PAIGE HUNT Executive Director, Greenwood Convention & Visitor Bureau

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Most Mississippians know the Academy Award-winning movie “The Help” was mostly filmed in Greenwood. You most likely can thank Paige Hunt. The executive director of the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau is credited with helping woo the film’s production company DreamWorks to Mississippi, resulting in an approximate $13 million economic impact on the area. Additionally, she put together a driving tour of Greenwood homes that appeared in the film. A certified tourism marketing professional, Hunt was honored when her office was recognized by the Mississippi Tourism Association as the organization’s 2011 “Convention & Visitor’s Bureau of the Year.” Another highlight for the Hattiesburg native was hosting legendary bluesman Robert Johnson’s 100th birthday party two years ago. A huge Mississippi State fan, Hunt and her husband are the parents of a son.

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For Mary Jackson, pleasing the customer is the name of the game. A Houston, Texas, native, Jackson is the senior manager in the Customer Care Division of Comcast in Madison. She holds responsibility over all aspects of the company’s call center, including motivating a staff of six call center managers and 40 supervisors. In 2013, Jackson was selected as a Rising Leader by Women in Cable Telecommunications. Prior to joining Comcast in 2008, Jackson worked at FedEx in various roles and has expertise in strategic planning, human resources and technology. She considers herself an effective communicator and believes a leader’s behavior has a large impact on society. A mother of two daughters, Jackson is the co-chair for Comcast Cares Day and a project volunteer team member for the Canton Boys and Girls Club.

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WILLIE JONES President & Chief Executive Officer, Dependable Source Corp. of Mississippi

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With true entrepreneurial spirit, Willie Jones launched Dependable Source Corporation of Mississippi in October 1995. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-womanâ&#x20AC;? show, the Bassfield native did it all, including business development, sales and hiring. An employee leasing firm specializing in commercial truck drivers, Dependable Source now boasts nearly 100 employees and is considered one of the best in the commercial trucking field. In the last three years, Jones started Dependable Source In-Home Care for Seniors and Disabled Persons. With a gift for building customer loyalty, Jones also is a Leadership Greater Jackson graduate and hosts a weekly radio program on WMPR-FM. When she has time, Jones enjoys playing golf.

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KIFFANY LEE Human Resources Manager, Mississippi Blood Services

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Kiffany Lee takes great pleasure knowing she works for an organization that saves lives. As human resources manager for Mississippi Blood Services, Lee has lowered the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employee turnover rate by 50 percent and serves as the wellness program administrator. Married with two sons, the Panola County native is currently writing a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book that she hopes one day will be a published series for young girls. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role models are those that are personally committed to helping others. A graduate of Mississippi State University, she hopes to return to college for a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in public policy and administration and run for election in the Mississippi House of Representatives. In her spare time, Lee enjoys volunteering, decorating, reading and â&#x20AC;&#x153;being silly and bubbly.â&#x20AC;?

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MARY CLAY MORGAN Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings

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An attorney with Jackson law firm Brant Arant Boult Cummings, Mary Clay Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice focuses on employment, civil appeals, and other commercial litigation. She represents employers and corporate defendants in cases involving discrimination claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in state and federal courts. Morgan handles matters involving a variety of employment issues, including claims under Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law and is active in the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer Project. Morgan frequently volunteers her time at the Stewpot Homeless Legal Clinic, where she provides legal advice and counsel to underserved individuals.

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KAMESHA MUMFORD Attorney, USAssets, LLC

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If Kamesha Mumford had one word to describe herself, “determined” would be it. Now a senior level attorney with USAssets, Mumford provides legal counsel and advice in the areas of real estate and tax law. She regularly represents the company in legal proceedings all over the state of Mississippi and in north Louisiana. Prior to joining USAssets, the Jackson native worked as tax ombudsman in the Madison County Chancery Court office. Mumford earned her law degree from the Mississippi College School of Law and in 2011, she co-wrote and presented a paper on the Mississippi tax sale to a state-wide seminar of chancery clerks. Active in her community, Mumford is a member of the Leadership Greater Jackson Class of 2013. She enjoys cooking and reading in her leisure time.

KATRINA MYRICKS Business & Office Technology Instructor, Holmes Community College

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A consummate professional, Katrina Myricks prides herself on meeting deadlines and producing deliverables. An instructor with the Holmes Community College Business & Office Technology department, Myricks serves as the department’s lead instructor and as student advisor for Phi Beta Lambda. The Durant native holds a master’s in technology education from Mississippi State University. In 1992, Myricks was crowned Mrs. Mississippi USA and was a finalist in the Mrs. USA International Pageant. Additionally, she’s appeared as an extra in several motion pictures, including “A Time To Kill” and “The Chamber.” A selfprofessed “biker Babe,” Myricks enjoys spending with her husband riding on their Honda Goldwing motorcycle.

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KIMBERLY NAILOR Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Kimberly Walker Nailor

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Fresh out of law school in 2006, Kimberly Nailor was newly married with a baby on the way. She became so overwhelmed with the demands of practicing law, Nailor left the legal world briefly. In 2011, the Vicksburg native reopened her Vicksburg law office and hasn’t looked back. Nailor mostly handles cases involving family law, and criminal and civil matters. She also serves as a court-appointed guardian ad litem and Youth Court public defender in Warren County. Active in civic affairs, Nailor serves as a volunteer in the “Lawyer in Every Mississippi Classroom” program and speaks to youth about the consequences of misconduct. An active member of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Nailor sponsors and coaches her son’s soccer team in the Vicksburg Soccer Organization league.

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MINDI PHILLIPS Creative Director, Corporate Apparel & Promotions

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When Mindi Phillips arrived in Mississippi four years ago, she had no business and no clients. Today, the Brooklyn, N.Y., native has built Creative Apparel & Promotions into a thriving business offering customers unique concepts to build their brand and recognize their employees. Prior to moving to the Magnolia State, Phillips worked for Aurora Financial Group in New Jersey. Detail-oriented and a dedicated networker, Phillips admits she is at her best under pressure. An active member of the Mississippi Chapter of the Parkinson’s Disease Association, the Rutgers University graduate also is involved in several chamber of commerce organizations in the Jackson area. Cake decorating is a new found hobby for Phillips, who plans on making her daughter’s graduation cake next year.

LAUREN RUTLAND Marketing Director, Hardy Wilson Hospital/Owner, Mississippi Dance Company

Whether she’s wearing nurse scrubs or tap shoes, Lauren Rutland always wants to be known for helping people. Now co-owner of the Mississippi Dance Company, Rutland began her nursing career at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson before she opened her Hazlehurst dance studio two years ago. Under the Georgia native’s careful guidance, Mississippi Dance Studio offers tap, ballet, baton, cheer dance and hip hop, and features a dance wear retail shop. An active member of Crystal Springs United Methodist Church, Rutland also is a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Crystal Springs, where she served on the executive board as education chair. A graduate of the Mississippi College School of Nursing, Rutland and husband Tim are the parents of two pre-school sons, Bridges and Wright.

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CANDIE SIMMONS Senior Vice President, regional marketing director, Regions

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In her role as regional marketing director for Regions Bank in Mississippi, Candie Simmons provides marketing and advertising support for 137 branches. Prior to coming to Regions, Simmons worked as assistant director of alumni affairs for the University of Mississippi, where she was chief fundraiser for the Robert “Gentle Ben” Williams Scholarship Endowment. In the past three years, Simmons has worked closely with the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, participating with Camp KANDU and raising money for their annual walk. An avid swimmer, the Ocean Springs native is an expert swim instructor and has been a member of United States Swimming for nearly 14 years. In her spare time, Simmons enjoys traveling to interesting locales.

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ALLISON SIMPSON Shareholder, Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush, P.A.

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Attention to detail is a trait most revered by Allison Simpson. Her work as a shareholder in the Ridgeland law firm Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush requires the review of extensive contracts and regulations, but Simpson relishes legal challenges. The Virginia-born attorney’s practice is focused mainly on the health care industry. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Simpson earned her law degree from the University of Mississippi in 2003. She is an active member of Galloway United Methodist Church and the Junior League of Jackson. Though Simpson sometimes finds juggling a career and a family difficult, she hopes to always “be present.” Simpson enjoys playing tennis, watching MSU sporting events and playing tennis during her leisure hours.

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At an early age, Becky Smith had a desire to shape public policy. But once in college, she switched to economics and hasn’t looked back. Today, Smith serves as an instructor within the economic development unit in Mississippi State University’s Extension Service. She works closely with Mississippi’s agri-tourism industry and state farmers who are interested in marketing their products locally. A Michigan native, Smith graduated from Pepperdine University and earned her Ph.D. in economics from LSU in May 1998. An active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Smith also is deeply involved with her children in scouting and with Volunteer Starkville. Self-described as “buoyant,” Smith enjoys reading, cooking and exercising outdoors.

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Finding niche ways to help her business clients reach their consumers is a priority for Lisa Stutzman. A valued member of the Comcast Spotlight team for the past five years, Stutzman is an account executive in the Jackson metropolitan market. In spring 2013, she was one of 13 Comcast Spotlight Account Executives nationwide nominated and accepted into the company’s “Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” program. Prior to joining Comcast Spotlight, Stutzman served as an account executive with Clear Channel Radio, where she received the 2000 President’s Club award. Diligent in recommending comprehensive and affordable advertising strategies, Stutzman always back up her ideas with research and statistics specifically tailored to her clients.

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SELENA SWARTZFAGER President, Mississippi Council on Economic Education

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Selena Swartzfager is a firm believer that a person’s success is a result of being surrounded by great people. The president of the Mississippi Council on Economic Education, Swartzfager’s goal for the organization is to educate teachers so that they can teach students to become economically literate. Under her leadership, the MCEE has trained 1,300 teachers and reached over 130,000 students across the state. Additionally, Swartzfager has served on the executive committee for the National Association of Economic Educators. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Swartzfager holds an MBA from Millsaps College, and was a member of the MBJ’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2000. In her leisure time, the Jackson native enjoys interior decorating and traveling.

PAT THOMASSON Chief Executive Officer, Thomasson Company

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Becoming the leader of a company her parents built is rather humbling for Pat Thomasson. As CEO of the Thomasson Company in Neshoba County, she’s increased the wood products company’s sales over 50 percent to above $60 million without any acquisitions. An active member of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South, Thomasson is a strong advocate for other women in business and passionate about issues surrounding the business community. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, she is founder and director of the Neshoba County Rebel Club and serves as secretary of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia. A breast cancer survivor, Thomasson is a passionate Ole Miss fan and travels to the campus often for Rebel sporting events.

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ALEXE van BEUREN Owner, The BTC Old Fashioned Grocery

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Purchasing a grocery store in a small Mississippi town with a population of 3,600 doesn’t normally make headlines. However, Alexe van Beuren’s persistence and energy played a major role in the comeback of Water Valley. Van Beuren is the owner of the BTC Old Fashioned Grocery Store in the downtown area. When Water Valley’s largest historic commercial building was slated to be demolished, van Beuren bought the structure, did her research and brought life back to the heart of the community. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have written features on van Beuren and her store, and a cookbook based on BTC recipes is in the works. Last year, Food & Wine magazine named Water Valley one of the “Best Little Food Towns in America” thanks to van Beuren’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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EDIE VARNADO Owner, Cap Topisaw & Rose Gate Farm

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Over a decade ago, Edie Varnado launched Camp Topisaw on the beautiful Topisaw Creek in southwest Mississippi. Here, Varnado and her family handcraft traditional soaps, skincare products and natural wax candles that reflect her love of family, nostalgic design and the great outdoors. In October 2012, the Vicksburg native opened the Topisaw General Store in downtown McComb. A quaint café, the store offers lunch, homemade breads and pastries, artisan foods and local and regional crafts. The current president of the McComb Main Street Association, Varnado has spearheaded several events, including the Art on the Tracks Art Festival and the Live on Main series, a monthly downtown street party. In her spare time, Varnado enjoys travel, knitting and sustainable farming.

AMY WALKER Area Sales Manager, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions

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Amy Walker likes to joke that between caring for three kids and a husband, marketing asphalt and selling skincare, she doesn’t have time for a hobby. Indeed, Walker is a busy woman. An area sales manager for Ergon, Walker also works as a sales representative for Rodan & Fields Dermatology. Her sales pitch is that she will sell skincare to anyone with skin. A member of the Mississippi Road Builders’ Young Executive Committee, Walker also sits on the Business School Marketing Advisory Board at Mississippi State University, her alma mater. The Flowood-born Walker also is actively involved with the Junior League of Jackson and Lakeland Presbyterian Church. When she’s not selling skincare, Walker enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

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SUZANNE WALTERS Owner, Performance Rehab

Suzanne Walters earned her B.S. degree in occupational therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2000. Following graduation, Walters soon began providing comprehensive therapy solutions to the senior sector at a leading assisted living facility in Raymond. With her success, Walters began servicing four additional facilities within the metro Jackson area, requiring her to recruit additional therapists. Her company, Performance Rehab Inc., was officially launched. In addition to her other duties, Walters serves as a liaison between UMC’s occupational and physical therapy programs by providing lectures and helping to organize student clinical rotations. Walters also is an active member within the community, serving as an ambassador to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Jane Sanders Waugh is co-founder and general manager of Jackson’s Professional Staffing Group, Inc. Committed to a management style that fosters both the personal and professional growth of employees, Waugh is dedicated to delivering service beyond expectations. A Mississippi native, Waugh enjoyed a successful real estate career after graduating from Mississippi College. In 1984, she helped launch People Lease, the first employee-leasing firm in the southeastern United States, before returning to Mississippi College to earn her law degree. After practicing law for a few years, Waugh and her law partner started up Legal Resources, the first “contract attorneys” services firm in Mississippi. A self-proclaimed “closet poet,” Waugh also enjoys gardening and community theatre.

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VIRGINIA WEAVER Attorney/Of Counsel, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Known best by her friends and colleagues as “Ginger,” Virginia Weaver serves as an attorney of counsel at Jackson law firm Baker Donelson. She concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial real estate, economic development, public law and general business transactions. Though Weaver and her husband have no children of their own, the University of Mississippi School of Law graduate’s relationships with her five nieces and two nephews are very important to her. Civically active in her native Jackson, Weaver is a volunteer with DiverseCity Diner, Community Fund and the Mississippi Museum of Art. A resident in Jackson’s historic Belhaven district, Weaver enjoys renovation work on her mid-century home.

BECKY WHITE Marketing Director, Eubank Betts Hirn Wood PLLC

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Becky White is a woman who stays literally “on the go.” The marketing director for Jackson CPA firm Eubank Betts Hirn Wood, PLLC, White lives in Copiah County, owns a business in Madison County and works full-time in Hinds County. At Eubank Betts, White is responsible for implementing marketing strategies, maintaining the company’s public relations, and seminar and workshop development. Prior to joining the firm, the Prentiss native served as marketing director for Ovations Hair Studio. Outside the office, White is dedicated to her volunteer work with the Mississippi Burn Foundation, which named her “Volunteer of the Year” in 2012. A voracious reader, White enjoys curling up with her Kindle and will stay awake until she’s finished a favorite book.

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Mary Connor Adcock Carlene Alfonso, CRB, CRS Bianca Bare Jane Patterson Boykin Melody K. Bradley Linda D. Cochran Dr. Barbara Corry Donna F. Cox Tamara Craddock Carol Puckett Daily Bonnie Johnson Daniels Debbie Shelby Dees Juanita Sims Doty Diane L. Evans Evelyn Sawyer Forte Cheryl Freeman Kim Gianakos Alice G. Gorman Becky Harmon Beth Henry Brenda Moreland Higginbotham Jean Magee Hogan Linda Howard Bobbye Imbragulio Donna M. Ingram Wanda Heary Jacobs Gwen C. James Cynthia S. Joachim Grace P.C. Lee Liza C. Looser Deidre McGowan Jacqueline M. McLemore Mary Lee McNeil Carolyn White Manning Cindy C. Mitcham Chris Mize Melia D. Peavey Clara Taylor Reed Dr. Clyda S. Rent Robin Joyce Robinson Martha J. Rogers Rosemary D. Roosa Jamie Eichelberger Ross, D.M.D. Anne C. Sanders Carolyn C. Shanks Frances Permenter Smith Sister Mary Dorothea Sondgeroth Suzanne P. Stephens, CTFA Sallye M. Wilcox Teri Sims Williams

Class of 1998

McCullough Steel Products Inc./Flowerdale Properties

Jill M. Beneke

Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty Inc. Bianca Bare Inc. The Mississippi Forum on Children and Families Jackson County Port Authority/Port of Pascagoula Ductwork Services Willowood Developmental Center The Ramey Agency Jubilations Inc. The Everyday Gourmet/The Everyday Gardener Alliant Foodservice Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P. Lextron Corp. Fun Fashions Manufacturing Company AddStaff Inc. Freeman & Associates Inc. Gianakos Associates Mississippi State Tax Commission Methodist Medical Center Tempo Inc. First Family Financial Services Phelps Dunbar, L.L.C. Howard Industries Inc. Rainey Day Broadcasting Inc./WVIV Radio May & Company, CPAs and Consultants The Mississippi Press Register Coldwell Banker Don Nace Inc. Century 21 Harry J. Joachim Inc. REALTOR Trilogy Communications Inc. The Cirlot Agency Insight Ltd. The Cupboard Gifts and Interiors Gulf Coast Business Services Corp. BellSouth Mitcham Strategic Partners Inc. Rightway Travel Agency Peavey Electronics Mid Delta Home Health Inc. Mississippi University for Women Sanderson Farms Inc. Bank of Morton Gulf Coast Coors Inc. Ross Dental Clinic Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes, PLLC Entergy Nuclear Inc. Tome Warner Cable/Capitol Cablevision St. Dominic Health Services Pinnacle Trust Co. Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Staub Robinson Williams Architects, P.A.

Judy G. Blackburn

Southern Farm Bureau

Carolyn Ann Boteler

Tempstaff Inc.

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Class of 1997

Deposit Guaranty National Bank

Betsy Bradley

Mississippi Arts Commission

Aletha Burge

United Way of South Mississippi

Sandra Person Burns

Mississippi Health Partners Inc.

Marsha B. Burton

Print Placements Inc.

Allison Crews

Grogan & Crews

Trudy D. Fisher

Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC

Marion W. Francis

Jackson-Hinds Library System

M. Jane George

North Mississippi Health Services Inc.

Therese L. Hanna

Department of Finance Administrator

Susan C. Harrison, CLU

CLU William Morris & Associates

Cynthia Marshall Hodo

Quest Marketing, L.L.C.

Karen Kahler Holliday

Karen Kahler Holliday, Financial Communications Consultant

Peggy A. Horne

Integrity Health Plan of Mississippi

Linda Howard

Howard Industries Inc.

Cindy B. Howington, CPA

May & Co. CPAs and Consultants

Michelle Kimball Jack

Union Planters Bank, N.A.

Cynthia S. Joachim

Century 21 Harry J. Joachim Inc, Realtor

Mina S. Jones, CPA

Davenport, Holliday & Spring, CPAs

Pat Permenter Jones

Heritage Insurance Agency

Julie Jordan

Ayrix Technologies Inc./The Internet Learning Co.

Jamie Planck Martin

Butler, Snow, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara, Stevens & Cannada, P.L.L.C.

Connie Smith McCaa, M.D., Ph.D.

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Chris Mize McMillan

World Wide Travel Service Inc.

Janie E. Mortimer

Tate County Economic Development Foundation

Dinetia M. Newman

Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P.

Shirley Olson, Ph.D.

Olson Consulting Group

Anne Griswold Peirce, R.N., Ph.D.

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Teresah Ann Ponders-Caire

U.S.D.A., Natural Resources Conservation Service

Lou Ann Poynter

Union Planters Bank, N.A.

Linda G. Raff

Catholic Charities Inc.

Brenda Tanner Redfern

Office of Administrative Services, MDOT

Betty Lou Reeves, CPA

Smith, Turner, Reeves, P.A., CPAs

Karen Robbins

Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Hinds Community College

Susan Bell Shamoon

Shamoon Advertising & Marketing Inc.

Ollye B. Shirley, Ph.D.

Visions 2000 Plus Inc.

Christine Lindsay Smilek, CPA

Smilek & Associates

DeLois L. Smith

Doleac Realtors, Better Homes and Gardens

Creda Stewart

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

Janita R. Stewart

U.S. Small Business Administration

Brenda Thornton

AmFed Companies, L.L.C.

Jan Holland Townes

Prudential Securities Inc.

Carol A. Trevathan

Mississippi Blood Services

Patricia A. Turner

Methodist Healthcare-Jackson Hospitals

Laverne C. Ulmer, Ph.D.

Jones County Junior College

Nancy Virden

Bank of Anguilla

Margaret Williams

Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway

Rita Wray

Choices Inc.

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Lynn Arnold Sue Ellen Babb, CPA Mary Ann Bacon Kathryn Yerger Becker Sheila Bell-Espy Melinda Ray Bell Mindy Boggs Carmen B. Capers Joyce P. Caracci, R.N. Montyne “Tina” King Clay Stella Connell Judy H. Corts Dr. Bettye Rogers Coward Dr. Bettye Ward Fletcher Britton Davis Gammill Glenda Glover Debbie A. Golebiewski Jackie Granberry Terry Lynn Hamm Rubye Del Harden Carolyn P. Harrison Linda Howard Elizabeth Corso Joachim Mary Ann Downey Kirby Lucille “Cille” M. Litchfield Jill McClure Lowery Deborah W. Martin Jacquelyn Byrd Martin Robin Y. McCormick, CPA Sheilia Ann Sikes McGraw Bobbie G. Miller Virginia Ellen Morris Maura B. Phillips Judy Pratt Evelyn McDade Roughton Jayne B. Sargent, Ed.D. Janet J. Scott Debra K. Shafer Debbie N. Shempert Donna Addkison Simmons Donna E. Smith Donna Kennedy Sones Sherry N. Stevens Johnnie Stone Tolleson Barbara Travis Sara Thomason Wade Marguerite Hossley Wall Felicia Lee Warren Denise Westerfield Jonell B. Williamson

DeSoto Council, Hernando Main Street/Chamber of Commerce

Eaton, Babb & Smith, P.A. First American Bank High Cotton Techsource, LLC Employee Benefits Consultants Associate, AFLAC Boggs & Associates Powerhouse Service & Supply Inc. Sta-Home Health Agency State Farm Insurance Southeast Media & Literary Associates RE/MAX Real Estate Partners Inc. Academic Affairs, Mississippi College Jackson State University Fat Mama’s Tamales Inc. Professional Fitness Inc. Contract Computer Services Institutional Advancement, Hinds Community College New Stage Theatre Sprint Print and S.N.A.P. Results Inc. Capitol Staffing Inc. Howard Industries Inc. Frank P. Corso Inc. Chancellor Media/SeaStar Communications Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Mediasource of Mississippi Service Specialists Ltd.-Human Resources City of McComb Watkins, Ward & Stafford, P.L.L.C. T & S Computer Consulting Community Health Clinic Inc. Jackson Office, Armstrong Allen Prewitt Gentry Johnston & Holmes

Mississippi Partnership Office, Fannie Mae Corp. Kelly Services Inc. Antique Mall, Crown Restaurant/Taste of Gourmet Jackson Public School District ArtsAlliance of Jackson and Hinds County Dux D’Lux Inc. Southern Insurance Group/Southern Insurance of Tupelo Musgrove for Governor Union Planters Bank Hamilton Kennedy Trustmark Insurance Agency Mortgage Lending, Merchants & Farmers Marketlynx Consulting North Mississippi Medical Center Hinds Community College The Greenville Clinic, P.A. The Ad Agency Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell

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Class of 2000 Nancy Anglin Union Planters Bank, N.A. Katherine K. Bailey USM, Continuing Ed and Distance Learning Lucy Russell Betcher USM, Small Business Development Center Ellen Blough-Morgan Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks Carolyn Ann Boteler TempStaff Inc. Doris Brumfield Valley Bank Shanon McGhee Brumfield BellSouth Mobility-Customer Operations Carol J. Burger United Way of the Capital Area Inc. Cynthia Payne Childers Swetman Security Services Inc. Elizabeth “Liz” Cleveland MDA, Development-International Division Robbie Bratcher Cross The Insurance Mart Inc. Vicki Fioranelli Delta State University Annie W. Gee Department of Social Services Dr. Frances C. Graham Mississippi State University Vickie Greenlee For Travelers Only Diane M. Jackson The St. Paul Companies Peggy Seaton Johnson Mississippi Action for Progress Inc. Rebecca Laney Center for Yoga and Health Inc. Helen Luster Mid-State Artificial Limb Inc. Adele C. Lyons Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation Janice L. Mabry Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, SBDC Lori C. Manley Saber Systems and Consulting Inc. Cyndi Howard McCoy Howard Industries Inc. Jennifer Saffore McCoy City of Tupelo Planning Department Beth Branscome McGaugh Pinnacle Trust Company Liliclaire “Lil” C. McKinnon-Hicks, APR LIONHEART Public Relations Pamela Hansen McNair Disposall Jodi Kemp McNeese EFP Inc. Emily T. Myers American Red Cross, Central Mississippi Chapter Denise E. Phillips, M.D. Denise E. Phillips, M.D. Ophthalmology Susan H. Pilgram American Red Cross, Central Mississippi Chapter Helen J. Pinkerton Computertots and Computer Explorers Cassandra F. Price-Perry Hollywood Casino-Tunica Inc. Saralyn S. Quinn Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Kathryn “Kathy” L. Shaw Quest Marketing Beverly Smallwood, Ph.D Leading Resources Inc. Carolyn Vance Smith Education Travel Associates Inc. Natalia Sullivan Mississippi Consortium for International Development Robyn M. Tannehill GodwinGroup Beth Taylor Letter B Productions Helen Whitener Tester Hospice Ministries Cindy Tyler The Mississippi Gift Company Marilyn Tyler Fitness Lady Health Clubs for Women Kathy Voyles State Farm Inc. Connie Correro Wells Entergy Nuclear Inc. Patricia “Pat” J. Werne Mississippi Development Authority NancyKay Sullivan Wessman Mississippi State Department of Health Shelia M. White University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast Deborah Hall Whitehead Sherman Family Clinic Paige York-Losee York Developments

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Class of 1999

Anne L. Balazs, Ph.D. Pam Beard Carolyn Ann Boteler Virginia Lee Cocke Barbara S. Corry, Ph.D. Ann Fortenberry Corso Martha Davis, Ph.D., RD, LD Celia Emmerich Rhonda Ferguson, CFP, CFS Trudy Fountain Linda Renfroe Gavin Deborah Golebiewski Jo Ann Gordon Sissye Gory Jan B. Graham Patricia L. Griffin Judy Brassell Hall Spring Heflin Dorothy Baker Hines Cathy Jeffcoats Anna Faye Kelley Susan Marquez Rondah M. Marks Karen Martinson McKie Wendy McLemore Dr. Patsy Malier Mitchell Lee Dogan Murphy Heather Osborne Vicki Fernicola Pevsner Lynn M. Phillips Gail Jones Pittman Scarlett Reichel Robin Joyce Robinson Joni Rowell Earline C. Sawyer Becky Sims Catherine M. Stewart Janita Stewart Bettye Yarborough Sullivan Mitzi L. Tate Shelia B. Thomas Lorrie Smith Tingle Annette Turner Kay Atwood Van Skiver Jo Ann Walton Marsha M. Wells Lou Ann Wilks Sara Williams Donna J. Williams Darienne Wilson

Mississippi University for Women Beard & Associates TempStaff Inc. Baptist Health Systems Rankin County Chamber of Commerce Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC Mallory Community Health Center Communities In Schools Inc. Financial Concepts Park Place Entertainment Corporation South Central Regional Medical Center Contract Computer Services Inc. Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau & Film Office Fitness Lady Health Clubs Union Planters Bank, N.A. Pioneer Aerospace Corp. Riverwind Development MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce City of Macon Pinelake Baptist Church Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Gulfport

Northpark Mall Hospice Ministries Inc. Green Oak Garden Center & Florist J&R Restaurant Group Inc. Maranatha Education Center Horne CPA Group GodwinGroup Forrest General Hospital/Pine Grove Recovery Center Phillips Financial Advisory Inc. Gail Pittman Inc. Publishing Concepts Inc. Sanderson Farms Inc. EventWorks Inc. Sawyer Real Estate Domestic Abuse Family Shelter Inc. The MONY Group U.S. Small Business Administration, Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center Members Exchange Credit Union Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System The Koerber Company, PLLC Atwood Fence Company Training Resources Associates Inc. McCarty Enterprises, LLC Maris, West & Baker Independent Political Fundraiser/Consultant Gilmore Memorial Hospital Inc. Mississippi Development Authority

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Class of 2001

Class of 2002 Carolyn Wooten Black Laura Brower Beth Burgess Beneta D. Burt Sandra May “Sandy” Bynum Mary Cross Debbie Davidson Alice Doss Kris Davis Judy Moon Denson Cindy Ayers Elliott Wendy Eversole Vivian Farris Tanya Finch Tonya Flesher, Ph.D. Lisa Flynt Donna Foster Kim Fritz Carole Haney Beth Hayden Adrienne Moncrief Hemphill Gwen Herman Gina Jacobs Wanda Jacobs Sara Beth Kimmel Connie Kossen Bernice Linton Lynette Magee Wanda Magers Sharon Maloney Jeanie Malouf Carol Mann Kelsey Mitchell Anita Modak-Truran Beverly Peden Yevonne Prewitt Susan Riley Donna Ritchey Gisselle Russell Jennie Simmons Donna Sims Beth Magee Smith Deborah Kennedy Smith Paige Stowe Myrtis Tabb, Ph.D. Marjorie Taylor, Ph.D. Frances Lucas-Tauchar Patsy Tolleson Sherry Vance Becky Vaughn-Furlow Suzanne Vivier Pat Yeomans

The Center for Special Education Services North Mississippi Medical Center Burgess, Crechale and Necaise, P.A. Urban League of Greater Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce Davidson’s Corner Market U.S. Small Business Administration GodwinGroup Author, Professional Speaker Chapman Capital Management Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis, P.A. Ross & Yerger Insurance Inc. Booneville Area Chamber of Commerce University of Mississippi Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC A Clean Bill of Health Clinic Inc. Park Place Entertainment North Mississippi Regional Center ADT Security Services Inc. Adrienne’s Creative Services Personal Elder Care Watkins, Ludlam, Winter and Stennis, P.A. The Mississippi Press Register Mississippi Treasury Department Kossen Equipment Inc. Hattiesburg Historic Downtown Association Crye-Leike Realtors Inc. Mississippi State Department of Health Ernst & Young, LLP Jeanie Malouf Real Estate Mann & Associates, LLC CBL and Associates Properties Inc. Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC Crossgates Methodist Children’s Center USDA Farm Service Agency Nicholson and Company, P.A. GodwinGroup Strategics Inc. Simmons Erosion Control Inc. BankPlus of Madison/Ridgeland Delphi Automotive Systems De-Bar Construction Inc. BellSouth Mississippi Delta State University Greenville Higher Education Center Millsaps College BellSouth Mississippi Mississippi Development Authority Trustmark National Bank Gravity Gallery Coffeehouse and Café Jazzy Dancer

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Linda Aldy

Aldy & Company

Carla Palmer Allen

CPA Realty

Tyler Lott Armstrong

MetroJackson Chamber of Commerce

Amy Arrington

Mississippi Hospital Association

Denise Auttonberry

Auttonberry Associates, LLC

Marsha Ballard

Southern Realty & Management Company

Ann Barnes

Prime Care Nursing

Betty Byrd

BellSouth-Mississippi

Nancy Darcy

Gold Strike Casino Resort

Doné Davidson

Xcellenet

Mary Davis

Taylor Power Systems

Amy Eifling

Aspire Inc.

Barbara Gandy

Pearl River Community College/Gandy Transport, LLC

Vickie Graves

AMS Mortgage

Lynne Green

Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC

Monica Harrigill

Jackie’s International Inc.

Amy Head

Amy Head Studio

Sherri Hilton

Persnickety Inc.

Sandy Holifield

Economic Development Authority of Jones County

Judith Johnson

Eaton Corporation

Frances A. Karnes

Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies at USM

Gwendolyn Kennard

Little People Learning Center

Nancy Kidd

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County

Lisa Kirkpatrick

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

Paula Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick & Eaves

Lori Ladner

Info Services Inc.

Donna Mabus

Plato Associates

Patsy Mayo

Workforce Development Center, Hinds Community College

Lauren McGraw

Gotta Go Portable Toilets

Suzanne Mitchell

Parker Hannifin

Cheryn Netz

Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway, P.A.

Maxine Netz

Mid-Delta Home Health Agency

Genelle Perrin

Grand Casino

Rachel Ravenstein

Juniker Jewelry Company

Charlotte Reeves

A-1 Pallet Company

Eleanor Rogers

Quality Health Services Inc.

Cathye Ross

Park Place Entertainment Mid-South Region

Lisa Rowell

Union Planters Bank

Joan Rushing

Tylertown Wear Products

Sarah Sawyer

Byhalia Area Chamber of Commerce

Carol Simmons

Fairview Inn

Elizabeth Stephens

Squires & Company

Lea Stone

Memorial Behavioral Health

Vikki J. Taylor

Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis

Ann Thompson

Dee’s Flowers

Gena Vail

Family Clinic of New Albany/Green Oak Manor

Sue Waller

Landmark Contracting Inc.

Jonni Webb

Coffee News/J.R. Webb Pottery

Beverly Williams

Taylor, Covington & Smith, P.A.

Charlotte Wolfe

Northeast Mississippi Community Newspapers/The Itawamba County Times

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Class of 2004 Judy Adams Kathryn Fields Herring Albritton Rita S. Bingham Kaye Waldrup Bender Tanya Brieger Beth Carriere Jasmin Chapman, DDS Mary Elizabeth Giles Cornelius Mary Cracchiolo Stephanie Fontaine Davis Hallie K. Duckworth Alicia R. Ellis Beverly Farabee-Lay Robbie Fisher Julie Grantham Dorothy Gray Lori Greer Susan Harkins Brenda K. Hiatt Melissa Diane Anderson Hudson Beverly Wade Hogan Gloria B. Johnson Christy Jones Lynda Jungkind Nancy M. Lane Claudia A. Limbert Sue Lobrano Jana L. Long Tracy J. Stebbins Madar Vickie Mason Debra McGee Marcella McKay Keri Morrell Deanne Mosley Sylvia Napper Lydia Quarles Annette Rand Charlotte Sadler Robin Sanderson Gay Saxon D’Auby Schiel Tessie Schweitzer Dorothy Shaw Janice Shumaker Lynn Spruill Stephanie Summers-O’Neal Charlotte Tabereaux Linda Townes Aline Ward Doris Watson Michelle Whittle

American Council of Engineering Companies-Mississippi Eubank & Betts, PLLC Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office University of Mississippi Medical Center Belhaven College Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center Cornelius Equipment Company Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Let’s Get Organized! Inc. Mississippi Health Connection Harrison County Development Commission Beverly Hospice Ministries Inc. The Nature Conservancy Mississippi Division for Health Management Associates Inc. GranthamPoole, CPAs Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Watkins & Eager, PLLC PH Associates Magee General Hospital Tougaloo College Entergy Mississippi Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC Premier Bride of Mississippi Inc. Nancy Lane Commercial Realty Inc. Mississippi University for Women USA International Ballet Competition Cellular South North Mississippi Medical Center Trustmark National Bank BankPlus -Gluckstadt Nissan Mississippi Hospital Association Morrell Agency Inc. Mississippi Attorney General’s Office The Hood Companies Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Commission Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau John Jones & Associates Citizens National Bank Hinds Community College Eagle Ridge Conference Center Coast Community Bank Mississippi Families as Allies for CHildren’s Mental Health Inc.

Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Community Bank Spruill Property Management Diversified Trade Company Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Center Mississippi State Hospital Southern Company HORNE LLP Mississippi Valley Gas

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Class of 2003

Nancy Lottridge Anderson Terri Bell Marie Antoon Dianne Bolen Allegra Brigham Linda Boutwell Melissa Callahan Frieda McKissic Bush, M.D. Cecilia Reese Bullock Regina Charboneau Gloria Crechale, CPA Phyllis Sterling Dahl Peggy T. Dykes Tammy Davenport Sheila M. Freely Carol Farris Debbie Ferguson Jennifer Wilson Hall Ricki Garrett Shirley Hall Joan Hamilton Susanna A. Hays Beth Henderson Becky Hudgens Sara Jane Hope Cheryl Johnson Kristina Johnson Charlie Joiner Michelle Jones Linda Keng Donna Ladd Annie Lowery Brenda Lathan Elizabeth Maron Barbara Mauldin, D.D.S. Jennifer McBride Nora Miller Tracie McPherson Mary Pace, M.D. Wendy Polk Pat Nichols Carolyn Price Melissa Pringle, Ph.D. Charlotte Santa Cruz Vivian Taylor Rosie Vassallo Yvonne Stanford Linda Watts Mary Williams Ashley Willson

New Perspectives Inc. B Communications Inc. Mississippi Public Broadcasting Mississippi Home Corporation 4-County EPA Regions/Morgan Keegan Hudson’s East Lakeland OB/GYN Associates Historical Replications Inc. and Riverpointe Construction Co. Twin Oaks Bed & Breakfast/Regina’s Kitchen/Biscuits and Blues Burgess Crechale & Necaise, P.A. Snap & Go Products Inc. Eagle Ridge Conference Center Good Samaritan Physical Therapy U.S, Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Itawamba County Development Council Mississippi State Hospital Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association Mississippi Nurses Association Hall’s Towing Service Inc. Sta-Home Health Agency Cellular South Inc. Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce Methodist Children’s Homes Valley Services Regions Bank Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis, P.A. USDA Rural Development The Cottage Industry, LLP Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis, P.A. Jackson Free Press Crudup-Ward Activity Center Director of Research and Business Development Adams and Reese LLP Sole Proprietor Dentist J.M. Digital Corporation Mississippi University for Women Marsh USA Tupelo Medical Group Nissan North America DuPont Titanium Technologies BellSouth Telecommunications Inc. Vice President and Principal Scientist Santa Cruz Insurance Group LLC and Partner in the DelKen Group in Ridgeland Jackson State University, School of Instructional Leadership Madison the City Chamber of Commerce Coahoma Community College Mississippi Power Company Mid-South Hospice Inc. KPMG LLP

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Class of 2005

Class of 2006 Betsy P. Aloway Diane D. Barrentine Angela L. Beasley Deborah M. Brangenberg LeAnne Brewer Donna Marie Brown Kathleen Bruno Maggie Clark Niani Colom Sherry P. Cook Vickie M. Cook Rachel D. Crews Jane Marie R. Dennis Margaret K. Druetta Scherry Gilliland Angie Diane Godwin Carolyn Ann Guice Vickie Ham Carol Hardwick Janet Y. Harris Amanda K. Jones Laura B. Jones Wanda M. Jones Mary Margaret Judy Katherine S. Kerby Christy Knapp Mary Lee Brooke O. Lewis Rica Lewis-Payton Becky F. Lowe Danada F. McMurtry Virginia Lee W. Mounger Joy L. Phillips Katrina N. Poe-Johnson, M.D. Mandy M. Pope Cathy M. Robertson Julia C. Ross Margaret H. Scurfield Lisa Slay Marilyn H. Smith Pamela P. Smith, Ph.D. Vickie L. Sneed Katherine P. Springer Belinda Stewart Owen E. Stratton Jasmine Pugh Taylor M.D. Danyelle Tedford-Carroll Becky Thompson Wanda C. Wilson Camille Scales Young

Furniture World Davis Pizza Enterprises HORNE LLP Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association Lovecomm Advertising Sales Gulf Hills Hotel & Conference Center Viking Cooking School Maggie Clark Media Services Soul Fleur Communications River Oaks Hospital Smith, Turner and Reeves, CPAs Central Mississippi Medical Center Specialty Contractors & Assoc. Inc. BellSouth Mississippi Mississippi Children’s Home Services Area Development Partnership The People’s Bank Asset Management Pro Audio Center Mississippi Economic Dev. Council Cardinal Health Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLC Mississippi Department of Education Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce St. Catherine’s Village Gholson Hicks & Nichols, P.A. Oxford-Lafayette County EDF Inc. Frontier Strategies, LLC The Shed BBQ Inc./The Shed Franchise Department of Veterans Affairs St. Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital Mississippi Department of Transportation Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission Hancock Bank Kilmichael Hospital and Clinic Parkway Properties Inc. BancorpSouth University of Mississippi Seabee Base Wesley Medical Center Metro Christian Living Mississippi Council on Economic Education Regions Bank Biloxi Regional Medical Center Belinda Stewart Architects, P.A. KPMG LLP University of Mississippi Medical Center Mobility Medical Inc. Mississippi Development Authority Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau Watkins, Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.

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DeAnna Adams Kate Barron Natasha Breakfield Baughman Gemma Douglas Beckley Sheryl Bey Jan Botts Lisa Bradley Vicky Bratton Sharon F. Bridges Donna W. Bruce Angela Cain Ruth J. Cook Penny Danford Ameder W. Danzy Kim Davis Deborah F. Dent, Ph.D. Cynthia Lane Dishongh Andrea La'Verne Edney Tommye Dale Favre Beth C. Fleming Angela M. Gambino Vicki L. Gilliam Cheri D. Green Sandra H. Harpole, Ph.D. Kathryn H. Hester Olivia Brown Host Steffani Jenkins Pat Connor Joachim Julie Johnson Melissa Jones Kay Johnson Kell Susan Lindsay Karen Livingston-Wilson Robyn M. McCrory Aileen S. McNeill Tay Cossar Morgan Kimberly J. Nastasi Barbara Russ Ousby Tammy Phillips Whitney Pickering Rhea Hudson Sheldon Cheryl E. Sparkman Meredith M. Travelstead Angelyn Scardino Treutel Brigetta K. Turner Amy E. West Amy D. Whitten Laurie Rosenbaum Williams Annie Peters Wimbish LouAnn Heath Woodward

Mississippi Technology Alliance Innovation Center A Bash Events Quality Manufacturing Group Rust College Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PLLC North Mississippi State Hospital Gulfport Main Street Association Home Builders Association of Jackson Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, PLLC Johnson, Bruce & Host, PLLC Mississippi Association of Realtors Molpus Timberlands Management, LLC TempStaff Inc. Integrated Management Services Mississippi Delta Community College U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Rankin Medical Center Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, PLLC Mississippi Department of Employment Security U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Hancock Medical Center The Cochran Firm Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, PLLC Mississippi State University Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A. Johnson, Bruce & Host, PLLC Trustmark National Bank University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast The Columbian-Progress Quality Manufacturing Group City of Pascagoula Jackson Preparatory School Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Cannada, PLLC City of Lexington Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A. Tay Morgan Designs Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce C&B Enterprises Inc. Community Bank of Mississippi Southern Living at HOME Abbott Simses & Kuchler Mississippi Department of Human Services The Women's Clinic Treutel Insurance Agency Inc. Brigetta K. Turner, DDS, PLLC Cadence Bank, N.A. The Whitten Group, P.A. Travelers Insurance Company Hattiesburg Public School District University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Class of 2008 Cindy Baird Deborah Bermond Nancy Anne Branton Angela Bridges, PHD Debra Brown Rosemary Cargin Virginia Carter Wynelia Cherry Maria Cobb Keri Cole Patti Corder Loranne Paige Curry Melissa Dent Cecelia Derrington Shelia Dickard Morgan Dunn Sherribeth Farmer Lynn Fitch Amanda Fontaine Joey Garner Kathryn Gilchrist Vicki Helfrich Kelly Hogue Claire Ketner Christina Lakey Lynda Lesley Linda Mann Jessica Merrill Sharon Meyers Angel Misenhelter Development Director Melanie Morgan Angela Davis Morris Janette Nolan Mary Jean Padgett, PH.D., RN Regina Ramazani Jennifer Hammill Rebich Shelia Reed Teresa Renkenberger Stephanie Rippee Andrea Saffle Angel Sanford Cindy Shackleford Dr. Kathy Shropshire Suzanne Smith Joye Steen, PH.D. Sonia Travis Jaci Turner Ellen Waits Tammy Wood Gwendolyn Woodson

Community Bank Roy Anderson Construction UBS Financial Services, Inc. Grenada School District Phelps Dunbar BancorpSouth Huffman & Company, CPA East Mississippi Community College Rushing & Guice, PLLC Hinds Community College Cutting Edge Medical Magnolia State Bank Bomgar Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce Region 6 - Life Help Mental Pioneer Health, Inc. BankPlus Mississippi Department of Employment Security MS Firefighters Memorial Burn Association TEC Adams & Reese, LLP Mississippi Public Utilities Staff Blue Sky Auction Brunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes CenterPoint Energy The Cirlot Agency Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau Regions Bank USM Foundation Southern Eye Center Hattiesburg Trustmark National Bank Davis-Morris Law Firm, P.A. Pioneer Aerospace Corporation Mississippi College School of Nursing Garden Park Community Geiger Windsor Health Plan, Inc. Merck Team Realty Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Turtle Creek Mall McAlisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corporation Merrill Lynch Mississippi Wildlife Federation Renasant Bank North Mississippi State Hospital Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical City of Pascagoula North Mississippi State Hospital Eagle Ridge Conference Center Grenada County Chamber

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* Previous 50 women winners are listed by where they worked at the time of their selection.

Class of 2007

Paula K. April Paula Graves Ardelean Crisler Moffat Boone Teresa Boutwell Sheri Pierce Bryan Sandra Massey Buckley Lindsay Buford Lesley L. Carter Cindi Clark Jennifer D'Aquilla Anne Michelle Daniel Beth Farris Rita Dennis Floyd Julie Jarrell Gresham C. Joyce Hall Margo Hemphill Tricia Herlihy Janet Herman Josie Mayfield Hudson Charmain Kanosky Judy Jones Lindsay Joanna Fulton Lousteau Manisha Sethi Malhotra Dorothy Roberts McEwen Melissa Medley Becky Huston Montgomery Carol Moore Debbie C. Norris Anna Oberhousen Lisa Palazzo Lauren H. Parry Gee Gee Patridge Shirley Reed Jennifer Riley Kathy Scarbrough Tina Ross-Seamans Martha Segars Tricia Stevens-Smith Deborah Steverson Janet Sullivan Anne Sullivan Melanie Sylvester Ann Coleman Thames Tawana Thompson Amy Tuck Lee Ann Turner Fran Weeks Nancy Carolyn Williams Christy Ellison Willis René Woodward

Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC Jackson Preparatory School American Healthtech Inc Cyre-Leike Realtors Mississippi Technology Alliance/CIT ChamberPlus/Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Business Communications Inc. Super Limo Inc. & LegalTEMPS Inc. Roy Anderson Construction Corporation Community Place Eagle Ridge Conference and Training Center Trustmark National Bank Brunini Grantham Grower & Hewes, PLLC Watkins & Eager, PLLC Oneway Promotional Products, Inc. Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis, P.A. Mississippi Blood Services Attorney Josie Mayfield Hudson Mississippi State Medical Association Beyond Therapy Pediatric Clinic Canton Family Clinic Internal Med. & Pediatric Associates of Ridgeland, PLLC South Mississippi Regional Center Mississippi Development Authority Mississippi Power Company U.S. Depart. of Com. - Mississippi Export Assist. Ctr. Mississippi College WillStaff Worldwide Staffing Palazzo & Co., PLLC The Overby Company BankPlus U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg SA Technologies Navigator Credit Union Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce First American National Bank Baker Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. Magnolia Garden Assisted Living Miss. Department of Transportation, Southern District Magnolia Speech School Grayson Blu Mississippi Department of Mental Health Viking Range Corporation Mississippi State University Perry, Winfield & Wolfe, P.A. Turkoyz Bladder Health Network Coldwell Banker Graham & Associates Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

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Class of 2010 Clare Agostinelli Rosemary R. Aldridge Abby Barber Brann Nancy New Boyll Pamela Joy Britt Christine A. Bunting Virginia C. Carlton Serena Rasberry Clark Ann R. Cleland Deborah Walley Coleman Karen L. Cummins Margaret Oertling Cupples Jill I. Dent Cynthia Dobbs Kaye M. Dreifuerst Justice O'Keefe Duhon Evelyn Edwards Julie Ferguson Sherri M. Flowers-Billups Sherry Lewis Franklin Sharon Gray Garrison Natalie J. Gideon Bridget P. Hallett Shun Hatten Patricia R. Hemphill Lurlene Blakley Irvin, Ph.D. Judy L. Johnson Rosi K. Johnson Christi R. Kilroy Kathryn Lewis Konstantina Matheos L. Michele McCain Linda McCarthy Annie McMillan Edith Mitchell Michele Monk Emily Montgomery Joyce M. Plunkett Kendall Poole Mildred Ridgway, M.D. Elizabeth Robinson Linda K. Simmons Romy Simpson Julie Skipper Natalie Moses Smith Dr. Bridgette S. Stasher-Booker Lori Jackson Stewart Cheli Strumila Toni Walker Terrett Ginger Turner

Mississippi College Neel-Schaffer Inc. Hinds Community College New Summit School Mississippi Children’s Home Services Mississippi Blood Services Mississippi Court of Appeals Wise Carter Child HORNE LLP Mississippi National Guard Atmos Energy Corporation Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP Mississippi Department of Human Services Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Security Credit Services, LLC Stewart, Sneed, Hewes Insurance BancorpSouth Women’s Specialty Center Law Office of Sherri Flowers Hinds Community College Mississippi Center for Justice NetLink Cabling Systems The Hallett Group Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau USACE, Vicksburg District Jackson State University Eaton Corp Mississippi Music, Inc Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commence Telling Trees Project Bridge to Recovery Adams and Reese Jackson Convention Complex Area Development Partnership Madison Central Health Integration New York Life Southern Farm Life Insurance River Hills Country Club Womens Specialty Center Blues Candy, LLC / Professional Staffing Watkins, Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A. Negrotto’s Gallery Community Foundation of Greater Jackson 16 WAPT University of MS Medical Center Jackson State University Coast Observer Law Office of Toni Walker Terrett Hinds Community College

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* Previous 50 women winners are listed by where they worked at the time of their selection.

Class of 2009

Heather M. Aby Ivye L. Allen Jennifer Wages Anderson Nuria Arias Celia Barrett Tamika R. Bradley Haley Necaise Broom Jill Conner Browne Amy Lewis Champagne Stacy L. Cobbins Jan Coulter Collins Gretchen W. Cook Pamela Cotton Renee R. Cotton Lane Lawson Craft Sherri Davis-Garner Cecilia Dobbs Ginger Mott Edwards Jan Farve Eula Rodgers Forte Laura Limerick Gibbes Teresa B. Gillespie Pamela E. Gunter Bethany Reed Hairston Dana E. Harbers Janna Hughes Karen Lindsey-Lloyd Marlynn K. Martin Dodie McElmurray Wendy R. Mullins Gail W. Muse Kim Griffing Porter Katja Russell Amy Griffin Schrock Kathleen Shaughnessy Paula Shelton Sheramie Shore Elaine Stevens Mary McDaniel Swoope Helen Rose Taylor Becky Traweek Liza Vaughn Lisa Wade Linda Wagner Christina Nelson Walls Kathryn Walsh Patti Ware Rhea Williams-Bishop Sharen Willis Janet Zito

Biggs, Ingram, Solop & Carlson, PLLC The Foundation for the Mid South Flowood Chamber of Commerce Digital Opportunity Trust USA Celia Barrett Design, LLC Jackson State Dukes, Dukes, Keating & Faneca, P.A. Sweet Potato Queens Website, LLC Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Jackson

The Source of Mississippi Inc. Madison County Business League Parents & Kids Magazine Saks Fifth Avenue Madison River Oaks Hospital WHOA Ministries AARP City of Biloxi Gingersnaps of Highland Village Elmwood Staffing WAPT-TV Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis, P.A. Batson Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Anderson, Crawley and Burke The Dermatology Clinic University Physicians Hughes Advertising Mississippi College Power APAC University of Mississippi Medical Center Arant Boult Cummings, LLP Holmes Community College Griffing and Associates Youth Villages Latitudes AT&T Genesis Training and Development New York Southern Style, LLC IP Casino Resort and Spa Watkins & Eager Brickfire Project Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Delta State University Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson Mississippi Blood Services Hinds Community College Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Intentional Friends Ministry Center for Education Innovation Department of Transportation Maris, West & Baker

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Class of 2012 Amy Ainsworth Mende Malouf Alford Penny Bowen Scotta Brady Cindy Brinson Gwendolyn Caples Tammra Cascio Sherry Chance Wilma Clopton Bethany Cooper Deirdre Danahar Monica Daniels Danielle Davis Carolyn DuPre' Lise Foy Wendi Garrison Cheri Gatlin Susan Graves Tonyatta Hairston Janet Young Harris Gina Haug Kourtney Hollingsworth Debbie Hudson Nicole Kemp Janice Knight Angela Ladner Mary Ellen Landry Samantha Lofton Stephanie Mayfield Melinda McGrath LaToya Merritt Sharon Moulder Yuki Northington Bonnie Nowell Jocelyn Pritchett Carolyn Redd Martha Saunders Bonnie Smith Cathy Smith Meredith Stringfellow Cindy Tauchar Cynthia Thompson Penny Walker Wendy Walker Christi Webb Lydia Weisser Cathy Wesson Donna Williams Karma Williams Bonnie Wilson

Terracon Consultants Inc. Old Capitol Inn Boutique Hotel Bella Interiors & Penny Bowen Designs Inc. Butterfly Yoga Hilton Jackson Jackson State University Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Co. Tulane University-Madison Campus The Negro in Mississippi Historical Society Unlimited University of Mississippi Business School In Motion Consulting and Coaching LLC United Way of the Capital Area Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Alcorn State University Canton Chamber of Commerce & Main Street Assoc. A Fluent Vision Burr & Forman, LLP GodwinGroup EnVision Eye Care University of Mississippi Health Care Mississippi Association of Realtors Governor's Broadband Initiative Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Levi Strauss & Co. St. Dominic Hospital Health Services Changing History Promotions Ethos Staffing, LLC Barnett's Body Shop Jones Companies Mississippi Department of Transportation Phelps Dunbar, LLP Lighthouse / Sanders CPA Firm Social Chair and Yuki Art & Interiors B&B Distributors Pritchett Engineering & Planning 16 WAPT University of Southern Mississippi Bridgers Smith Law Firm PLLC University of Mississippi Health Care The Blue Rooster Ricoh Trustmark National Bank UnitedHealthcare Stuart C. Irby Company Family Resource Center of Northeast Mississippi Mississippi Department of Health Metlife Financial Group Haynes Electric Co. BankPlus Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

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* Previous 50 women winners are listed by where they worked at the time of their selection.

Class of 2011

Candie L. Simmons

Congratulations to Candie L. Simmons. Regions Bank is pleased to congratulate Candie L. Simmons for being selected as one of the 50 Leading Business Women in Mississippi for 2013. Candie has been with Regions for seven years and is currently a Senior Vice President and Regional Marketing Director. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mississippi Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum Partners and also serves on the board of The University of Mississippi Alumni Association. Her previous community involvement includes serving on the Mississippi Council on Economic Education Board, the Go Red for Women committee with the American Heart Association and the Jackson State University Entrepreneurship Advisory Council. She received her BBA in marketing from The University of Mississippi and is currently working toward her MBA. Candieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to excellence and community service is a true inspiration, and the Regions team is thrilled that she is being recognized.

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