Who We Are

Bubba Davis is a graduate of West Point High School. Davis attended East Mississippi Junior College and played two years of football for Coach Bull Sullivan. After graduating from EMJC, Davis attended Delta State University where he played football and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree. Currently, in his 55th year of coaching, Davis serves as an assistant coach at Starkville Academy and volunteers with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. He is married to Dr. Cathy Davis, Head of School at Oka Hill Academy. They attend Calvary Baptist Church in West Point. They have five children and nine grandchildren.

Mrs. Dyess is a native of Yazoo County, and has lived in Clay County for five years. Mrs. Dyess was appointed to the East Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree from Mississippi University for Women and her master’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi.  Previously she has taught Art K-12 in both public and private schools.  She enjoyed a 10-year career at William Carey University, where she was on the art faculty and served as director of the Lucile Parker Art Gallery. Currently, she serves on the West Point/Clay County Arts Council (past president), chairs the Main Street Design Committee, and volunteers her time in various civic endeavors. She is a member of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in West Point. She is married to J. Dwight Dyess, retired president of Cadence Bank in West Point, and they have one son, Walker.

Dr. Richard Eubanks of the Baptist Medical Group-Golden Triangle Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery clinic is a board-certified surgeon with more than 20 years of experience specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Prior to joining Baptist Medical Group, he was the co-director of a cardiovascular and thoracic surgery program in both Ocean Springs and Pascagoula, Mississippi. After earning his bachelor's degree in biology from Stanford University, Dr. Eubanks received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated with honors. He completed both his general surgery and thoracic surgery residencies at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. 

Dr. Keith Gaskin currently serves as the Mayor of the City of Columbus, MS.  He has been a resident of Lowndes County since 1987.  He was appointed to the EMCC Board of Trustees in 2021.  He has held several  leadership roles in Institutional Advancement during his career including Mississippi State University, The University of Alabama and the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Foundation among others.  He holds a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership, a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi.  He is married to Gaines Bateman Gaskin and is the proud father of two adult children and one grandson.

A native of Wilkinson County, Mrs. Jackson has lived in Kemper County for 41 years. She was appointed to the East Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees in 1990. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Jackson State University and, from Mississippi State University, a master’s degree in Education and an Education Specialist degree. Her experience ranges from grades 1-12 and includes elementary education, gifted education, middle school mathematics, and computer education. She has served as principal of Kemper County High School and Philadelphia High School. Currently, she is a teacher in the Choctaw Tribal School District. She is a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Preston. She and her husband, Charles, have one son, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

Hazel Johnson is a native of Noxubee County. She retired in 1998 after teaching grades 3-5 for more than 27 years in the Noxubee County School System. She currently works part-time as a payroll clerk for B&B and Brooks Auto in Brooksville. Mrs. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in education from Rust College in Holly Springs and a master's degree in education from the University of Mississippi. In 2005, she was appointed to the Noxubee County School Board and was elected from 2006 to 2012. She also serves on two advisory boards. Mrs. Johnson is a Community Coach for Turning the Tide on Poverty, funded by Mississippi State University. She is a member of Sylvian Ridge Baptist Church in Macon. She and her husband, Dennis Johnson, have one son and two grandsons.

Mr. McDade is a life-long resident of Kemper County and the Townsend Community. Mr. McDade was appointed to the East Mississippi Community College Board of Trustees in 2008. He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1967. He attended EMCC and graduated in 1969. He continued his education at Mississippi State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in the field of education upon graduation in 1971. Mr. McDade is a self-employed business owner and operates several businesses in DeKalb. He serves on the board of the Kemper County Forestry Association and is president of the Townsend Water Association. Mr. McDade is a member and deacon of Bay Springs Baptist Church in the Townsend Community. He is married to the former Latitia Bryan, and the couple has three children and five grandchildren.

Representing Lauderdale County Jimmie is in his eleventh year as a member of the EMCC Board of Trustees. He began his affiliation with EMCC in 1972 when he was hired to serve as the District Business Manager, a position he held until 1988. He met his wife, Ann Warren Moore, during the time she was establishing the Cosmetology Program at EMJC-a program in which she taught as the senior instructor for eighteen years. Collectively, Jimmie and Ann have been directly involved with the College for 45 years. He was chosen by the Kemper County Board of Supervisors as its first County Administrator after departing EMCC and worked in that position for three years before moving on to a career in the field of solid waste management where he has been active for the past thirty-two years serving in several positions with multiple companies. Jimmie is currently employed by Arrow Disposal Service Inc. as Vice President for Governmental and Public Affairs in the State of Mississippi. The Moore’s have two daughters, two grandsons, and one great granddaughter.

Mr. Mosley worked in the Lauderdale County School District from 1990-2022 . He is a veteran educator, holding several positions such as teacher, assistant principal, and director of personnel. He is active in his community, serving on several boards, both past and present, such as Meridian Muna Federal Credit Union, The Boys and Girls Club, The Hilltop House for Boys, The United Way, and The Boy Scouts of America. He is married to Adrian Turuaud Mosley. They have three children, Royce, Justin and Victoria, and six grandchildren. They are active members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Meridian.

Evelyn Murray is a native of Noxubee County. She retired in 2009 after being employed for 44 years in the Noxubee County School District.  She taught junior high and high school English; served as high school assistant principal, and District Test Coordinator; Federal Education Programs Director and was appointed to the Board of the Mississippi Association of Federal Education Programs Directors.  Mrs. Murray currently serves as an Alderwoman for the Town of Shuqualak.  She attended Jackson State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Language Arts. From Mississippi State University, she earned Master's Degrees in English and Educational Leadership. She and her husband Pastor Murray have five children.

Dr. Sean Owen serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies at Mississippi State University (MSU), where he oversees the Bachelor of Applied Science program and plays a key role in developing strategic initiatives to enhance workforce readiness and adult education. A resident of Oktibbeha County since 1998 and EMCC Board of Trustees appointee in 2024, Dr. Owen holds a Ph.D. in Education from MSU, a Master of Science in Biology from Delta State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Mississippi. He has led significant efforts in redesigning statewide assessment systems for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering partnerships with community colleges, the military, and industry, and in building programs that support career advancement and lifelong learning. Dr. Owen is also a dedicated family man, married to Emily Manning Owen, with whom he shares two children, Jackson and Caroline.

Lisa Wynn, is an Oktibbeha County native. She is the appointed municipal clerk for the Town of Maben.
Wynn attended Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women. Wynn holds
certification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is a former teacher for the Starkville-Oktibbeha County School District. Wynn was an alderwoman for the City of Starkville where she served from 2013-2017 and was a member of the city's budget committee. During her time as alderwoman, Wynn served as the city liaison on the Starkville-Oktibbeha

County Library Board and the Starkville Housing Authority Board. Wynn is a certified municipal officer (CMO) and a certified municipal clerk (CMC) and is presently a candidate for international clerk certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Wynn is a former trustee for the Starkville Oktibbeha County Library. In addition to her duties as an appointed government official Wynn does consulting and grant writing work for various non-profit agencies and private sector entities.
Wynn is a member of the Mississippi Municipal Clerks Association and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks where she has begun working on her Master Municipal Clerk certification (MMC). Wynn was appointed by the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors to serve as an East Mississippi College trustee in April 2024.

She is the mother of 1st Lt'. Tyler I. Wynn (United States Army).