Justin Archer Burch
A national leader with a Delta touch A nationally-recognized leader in community and economic development, and a recently-named Aspen Ideas Global Fellow for 2025 (among many other accolades and accomplishments), Justin Archer Burch has truly “made a difference” in the lives of the people and places he has served throughout his career. The phrase might […]
Paul Janoush
New Cleveland Mayor Brings Tradition of Success to Role Photography By Holly Tharpe Consistency. Success. Dedication. There are many ways in which the life and career of Paul Janoush can be described. The above three are accurate—but only touch on the qualities this lifelong resident of Cleveland brings to his role at the incredibly […]
Malouf Construction
It’s A Family Affair…And Business On the company’s official website, Malouf Construction founder, George Malouf, attributes the company’s success in the construction industry to the company personnel’s in-house expertise, commitment, and character. “We have a phenomenal group of people in our offices. Their education, technical capabilities, character, and level of commitment to our customers’ projects […]
Clint Dunn
New Delta Council President a Sixth-Generation Farmer Agriculture is an ever-changing industry built on hard work, good leadership and people working to discover new and innovative ways of doing things more efficiently with a hope of making things better for future generations. New Delta Council President Clint Dunn, a sixth-generation farmer from Itta Bena, had […]
Mike McCormick
Leads Largest Farm Organization in State From his earliest childhood memories, all Union Church native Mike McCormick wanted to be was a farmer. “It was something that was built inside of me,” says McCormick. “My first job was working on my father’s farm. I also worked in agriculture supply business for more than five years, […]
Sarita Simmons
On a Mission to Uplift the Delta Sen. Sarita Simmons grew up in Cleveland in a family prominently involved in the political world. Her mother, Rosie Simmons, made history as the first African American Circuit Clerk in Bolivar County since Reconstruction, a position she held for twenty years. Her father, Willie Simmons, dedicated twenty-six years […]
Howard Stovall
Pioneering Blues Tourism Promoter and Advocate Entertainment executive Howard Stovall has been singing the praises of blues music and tourism since before hardly anyone realized its potential for preserving the critical history of this born-in-America musical genre, boosting regional pride and revitalizing the Delta. After a post-college stint in Chicago, Coahoma County native Stovall returned […]
Katherine Crump
Rosedale Native Continues Family Tradition Serving on Mississippi Levee Board Katherine Crump grew up in Rosedale and still lives there. In her early years, it didn’t occur to her that agriculture was predominantly a profession for men. Her grandmother, Evelyn Pearson, and her great aunt, Florence Ogden, were farmers. “I grew up with them as […]
Jim Lipscomb
Duty To Service and a Drive For Business Major General. Successful businessman. Mississippi oil legend. Devout family man. Public servant. The titles and adjectives that define Jim Lipscomb’s career could go on for a long time and still not give the person himself the justice and recognition deserved. Born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Lipscomb’s […]
Bradley F. Hathaway
Prominent in Law and Economic Development Bradley F. Hathaway, a partner with Campbell DeLong, LLP in Greenville, is known as someone with a stellar track record of representing clients while also finding time to hold a number of volunteer positions, including being a board member and past president of Washington County Economic Alliance and serving […]