Board of Directors

 

 

MEDC 2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

 

Chelsea BaulchPresident

Ms. Chelsea Baulch, Regional Consultant - Economic Development
Tennessee Valley Authority
1608 Hwy 25 S., Amory, MS 38821

Todd JacksonPresident-Elect

Mr. Todd Jackson, Executive Vice President - Economic Development & Chamber
Area Development Partnership
One Convention Center Plaza, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

 

Vickie DupreeVice-President - Chamber Development     

Ms. Vickie DuPree, CEO / Executive Director
Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce
9123 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654

Stevie PhillipsVice-President - Community Development     

Ms. Stevie C. Phillips
Cooperative Energy
201 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39201

 

Justin HallVice-President - Economic Development

Mr. Justin Hall, Executive Director
Marshall County Industrial Development Authority
520 J.M. Ash Drive, Holly Springs, MS 38635

Brandi HoughVice-President - Emerging Leaders

Ms. Brandi Hough, Director of Business Development
Harrison County Development Partnership
12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503

 

Lori WattsSecretary/Treasurer

Ms. Lori Watts, Executive Director
Marion County Development Partnership
412 Courthouse Square, Columbia, MS 39429

Jeff RentImmediate Past President

Mr. Jeff Rent, President/CEO
Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce
212 North Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201

 

Jim FlanaganDirector - District 1 (Oct. 2023 –
Sept. 2025) 

Mr. Jim Flanagan, President & CEO
Desoto County Economic Development Council
316 West Commerce Street, Hernando, MS 38632

Leon HaysDirector - District 2 (Oct. 2024 – Sept. 2026)

Mr. Leon Hays, Executive Director
Prentiss County Development Association
401 West Parker Drive, Booneville, MS 38829

Hannah AguzziDirector - District 3 (Oct. 2024 – Sept. 2026)

Ms. Hannah Aguzzi, Executive Director
Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce
101 South Bayou Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732

Glen HaabDirector - District 4 (Oct. 2023 – Sept. 2025) 

Mr. Glen Haab, Executive Director
Winston County Economic Development District Partnership
311 West Park Ave., Louisville, MS 30339

Regina ToddDirector - District 5 (Oct. 2023 – Sept. 2025)

Ms. Regina Todd, Assistant Director
Rankin First Economic Development Authority 
101 Service Dr., Brandon, MS 39042

Jill BusbyDirector - District 6 (Oct. 2024 – Sept. 2026)

Ms. Jill Busby, CEcD, Executive Director
Pike County Economic Development District
PO Box 5302, Summit, MS 39666

Ross TuckerDirector - District 7 (Oct. 2024 – Sept. 2026)

Mr. Ross Tucker, President
Economic Development Authority of Jones County
153 Base Dr. #1, Laurel, MS 39440

Mary Martha HensonDirector - District 8 (Oct. 2024 – Sept. 2026)

Ms. Mary Martha Henson, Deputy Director
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
3033 Pascagoula Street, Pascagoula, MS 39568

 

Brian UseforgeDirector-At-Large

Mr. Brian Useforge, Economic Development Director
Mississippi Power Company
PO Box 4079, Gulfport, MS 39502

Ed GardnerDirector-At-Large

Mr. Ed Gardner, Director of Business & Economic Development
Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
308 E. Pearl Street, Suite 700, Jackson, MS 39201

 

Bill CorkEx-Officio Member

Mr. Bill Cork, Executive Director and Chief Economic Development Officer
Mississippi Development Authority 
501 N West St, Jackson, MS 39201

Dr. Courtney TaylorEx-Officio Member

Dr. Courtney Taylor, Executive Director
AccelerateMS
4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 200, Jackson, MS 39211

Meryl FisackerlyMississippi SEDC Director

Ms. Meryl Fisackerly, Vice President of Economic Development
Golden Triangle Development LINK
1102 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39703

Justin BurchMississippi SEDC Alt. Director

Mr. Justin Burch, Chief Executive Officer,
Washington County Economic Alliance
342 Washington Ave., Suite 201, Greenville, MS 38702

Tim ClimerChairman – Awards & Scholarship Committee

Mr. Tim Climer, Manager - Asset Development Division
Mississippi Development Authority
501 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39201