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
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.
