July 25, 2025 - Final Call to ELEVATE Hattiesburg’s Future

CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

CAMPAIGN GENERAL CHAIR

Jeff Bowman, Cooperative Energy

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CABINET

Dr. Bryan Batson, Hattiesburg Clinic

John Johnson, Hood Companies, Inc.

Jonathan Jones, Jones

Abb Payne, Payne Co.

Dr. Joe Paul, The University of Southern Mississippi

Hoppy Cole, Renasant Bank

Dr. Ben Burnett, William Carey University

Jeff Cook, Forrest General Hospital

ADVANCE DIVISION CABINET

John Griffith, Cadence Bank

Cedrick Hurd, Mississippi Power

Shea McNease, Shows, Dearman & Waits, Inc.

Roman Galey, SouthGroup Insurance

Anthony Harris, PRVEPA

Renee Moore, Topp McWhorter Harvey

LEADERSHIP DIVISION CABINET

Brandon Hubbard, First Bank

Bernard Green, GlobalGreen Insurance Agency

Grace Kent Johnson, BREAD/BlueHen

Michael Schloegel, Hancock Whitney

Nelson Haskin, Front Street Eats

Hey Vanessa!

We’re down to the final stretch of the ELEVATE Campaign, and we’re so close.

Thanks to 125 investors, we’ve raised $4,864,900 toward a $5 million goal to strengthen the future of Greater Hattiesburg. From small businesses to large employers, every single investment has made a real impact.

Now, we’re asking for one last push.

If you haven’t yet made your pledge, there’s still time. From Bronze to Founder’s Circle, there’s an investment level for everyone and every contribution helps fund job creation, business growth, and new opportunities across our region.

The campaign closes in September, and we’ll celebrate this incredible effort in November. But before the books close, we hope you’ll consider adding your name to the list.

We’re almost there. Will you be part of it?

MAKE A PLEDGE

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