Anna Cardona
Anna Cardona said there was a turning point during her interview when she was being considered for the positon of Executive Director for the Tate County Economic Development Foundation. “As part of the process, I was asked ‘Why should we not hire you?’” recalled Cardona. “And my response was, ‘Well, you might not hire me […]
Quentin Whitwell: Embracing Change
Career reboot has yielded positive results and many benefits for communities Quentin Whitwell was by all accounts flourishing in Jackson when a life coach recommended he quit everything and start over. Whitwell followed his advice and has become successful in an impressive career reboot. Co-founder of the lobbying firm The Talon Group, the law firm […]
Cutting-Edge Cannabis Cultivation
Cypress Brake launches brand Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the Mississippi Delta in Cleveland. The company’s team is on a mission to bring artisanal award-winning cannabis products to the growing medical cannabis industry of Mississippi using a state-of-the-art facility that also produces pesticide-free […]
Bill Bynum: CEO of Hope Companies
A career and life that has been centered around paying “Hope” forward Bill Bynum has done a lot of good in his career. As chief executive officer of Jackson-based HOPE which consists of Hope Enterprise Corporation, Hope Credit Union and Hope Policy Institute, Bynum and his team provide financial services, aggregate resources, and engage […]
Meridian-Headquartered Business is a National Player
Castle achieves success through family, hard work, and honesty Founded in 1999 by Mike Castle, Sr. and originally called Progressive Pipeline, the company now known by the family name Castle since 2021, has become a major player in the energy sector. Castle builds infrastructure, working in the oil and gas arenas, as well as on […]
Teresa Hubbard: Trailblazing CEO
Worldwide manufacturer is headquartered in Holly Springs and Batesville As President and CEO of Cite Armored—a major truck manufacturing company based in Holly Springs, with an additional location in her hometown of Batesville—Teresa Hubbard has become one of the leading entrepreneurs in the state. Quietly and without fanfare, Hubbard made a total pivot from her […]