Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr.
Commissioner of Higher Education
Senior Executive Assistant:
Heather Thomas, 601.432.6810
Ms. Bridget Breithaupt
Chief of Staff and Liaison to the Board of Trustees
Executive Assistant:
Kristine Ward, 601.432.6623
Dr. John Pearce
Senior Associate Commissioner for Finance
Administrative Assistant:
Christina Rushing, 601.432.6147
Mr. Harold Pizzetta
Associate Commissioner for Legal Affairs and Risk Management
Administrative Assistant:
Sharon Smith, 601.432.6289
Dr. Casey Prestwood
Associate Commissioner for Academic and Student Affairs
Administrative Assistant:
Marilyn Gardner, 601.432.6501
Mr. Brad Rowland
Associate Commissioner for Real Estate and Facilities
Executive Assistant:
Sharon Scott, 601.432.6692
General comments and inquiries may be sent to the Board of Trustees.
Media inquiries should be directed to John Sewell, Director of Communications, 601.432.6333.
For inquiries regarding student financial aid, please call 601-432-6997 or 800-327-2980 (toll free in Mississippi).
Additional contact information is available through the Mississippi State Government Telephone Directory.
