Dana Bumgardner President

Dana Bumgardner is a resident of Jones County and local attorney in private practice. She attended law school at Mississippi College School of Law and obtained a bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Ernest Hollingsworth Vice President

Ernest is a resident of Jones County. Ernest worked as the EMServ Ambulance Service Education Coordinator for nearly 38 years. He currently works as the Education Director for ASAP EMS. Ernest is a member of St. Luke M.B. Church. He has volunteered for the American Heart Association Regional Facility, Board of Directors for Friends of Children of Mississippi Inc., and Board of Directors for Mississippians for Emergency Medical Services. He is married to Judy and the have 4 children.

Joe Miller Treasurer

Joe Miller is a VP/Commercial Lender at The First Bank in Laurel. Originally from Iowa, Joe graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Marketing/Business prior to moving to Montana. He moved to Laurel in 2021 with his wife Amber, a Laurel native, and their two daughters. Joe has over 17 years of experience at a lender. He is a member of the Laurel Kiwanis Club and board member for Salvation Army of Laurel.

Heather Beddingfield Secretary

Heather is a resident of Jones County. She has a background in Special Education as well as experience in Early Childhood Education. Heather is an active member at West Ellisville Baptist Church. She also volunteers weekly at North Street Community Mission as a tutor. Heather is married to Bo Beddingfield, and they have two children.

John Bounds

John Bounds is a lifelong resident of Jones County. He has been married to his wife Missy for over 32 years. They have one son and one grandson. John has worked for Coca-Cola for 26 years. He has served his community for 32 years with the Sandersville Fire Department.

Lee T. Donaldson Jr.

Lee is married to Rosa Gilmore-Donaldson. They have three children Lee III, Brad, and Tashonia Patterson. Lee is a graduate of Laurel High School and attended Jones County Junior College. He is retired from Center Point Energy. Lee is a deacon at Morning Star Baptist Church. He is a member of the South Mississippi Fair Commission. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees for Laurel School District and Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc.

Dan McKenna

Dan has thoroughly enjoyed his career in the fire service which took him to Ohio, Idaho, and California, serving departments as their Fire Chief. After a long career, he recently retired as the Jones County Fire Coordinator. He continues to serve his community as a volunteer firefighter in the position of Chief. The fire service is a people helping agency. Dan's passion for helping those in need urged him to help children of this county.

JeTuan P. Stephens, Sr.

Je'Tuan P. Stephens, affectionately known as Pastor Je' is an ordained minister currently serving at Christ's Church of Laurel as Media Director, 180 Student Ministries Youth Pastor, REVEAL Drama Ministry director, DTL Jail team, and whatever else his hands find to do for the LORD. Originally from East Chicago, IN, Pastor Je' has been a Jones County resident for 13 years. It was here he discovered the love of his life, best friend, and co-laborer in ministry, Randa Stephens. Together they have a blended family of eight children and eleven grandchildren. He currently teaches Construction at the Laurel Career and Technical Center and has been an employee of the Laurel School District for 13 years. A writer and playwright, Pastor Je' possesses passion for the youth, as well as a desire to assist all people in discovering their creative gifting associated with the performing arts. He and Randa have a passion and genuine love for all people and feel called to the ministry of reconciliation.