John M. Hairston

2025-2026 Chair
Mississippi Economic Council

President and Chief Executive Officer
Hancock Whitney Corporation

Duane A. Dewey

2026-2027 Chair
Mississippi Economic Council

President and Chief Executive Officer
Trustmark Corporation and
Trustmark National Bank

Matthew Davidson

Treasurer
Mississippi Economic Council

President
Mississippi Division of
Atmos Energy

Scott Waller, IOM

President & CEO
Mississippi Economic Council

Vickie Powell, IOM

Senior Vice President, Foundations
Mississippi Economic Council

Beth Kitchings

Vice President, Member Involvement
Mississippi Economic Council

Jason Word, IOM

Manager of Programs, Administration & Policy
Mississippi Economic Council

Danielle Williams, IOM

Director of Administration
Mississippi Economic Council