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The SCEDF was organized in 1979 and has continually perused the best in marketing Simpson County.
Pat Brown serves as the Executive Director.
The annual meeting was held at the Simpson County Country Club. Following the welcome and invocation, the meal was served.
Brad White, Simpson County native and Executive Director of MDOT, was the featured speaker. Brad gave an informative overview of MDOT and the challenges faced. Brad explained that to continue to receive federal funding for our highway projects certain criteria must be maintained by the State. Stretching dollars is a continuing MDOT problem. As the MDOT Executive Director, White has helped establish a positive working relationship with the MS Legislature.
The Simpson Leadership Graduates were recognized: Kayla Ware
Kayla Ware
Monica Webber
Alisha Walker
Mandy McNeil
Matt Lee
John Riley
Marlan Jones
Ian Cowart
Penny Aguirre
Dr. Chad Miller, USM School of Economic Development, presented the five-year Strategic Plan for Simpson County (2024-2029).
Community Partner of the Year: Magee Chamber of Commerce and Mendenhall Chamber of Commerce.
Carley Cockrell is the outgoing President. Dylan Sanford is the 2024-2025 incoming President.
New Officers:
President: Dylan Sanford
President Elect: Riley Runnels
Secretary-Treasurer: Allison Shivers
VP Government: Tim Gray
VP Economic Development: Eric Adkins
VP Community Development: Lacye Evans
VP Stakeholder Development: Faith Kennedy
Class of 2025 Board members: Curtis Boyte, Darrel Temple, Pam Wallace, and Latoya Williams
Class of 2026 Board members: Dedra Clark-Allen, Tyler Chermie, Ian Coward, and Bennie Palmer
Class of 2027: Lisa Hilton, Matt Lee, Kyle Russell, and Zip Windham
Business of the Year: Russell Inc.
President’s Award: Allison Shivers 
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Why is all industry being installed north of HWY I 20? Is it you and our representatives are in it for something other than recognition??