Mississippi Land Bank is pleased to offer our customers additional benefits. As a valued member, you are eligible to participate in multiple National Discount Programs offered exclusively to Farm Credit customers.

PROMOTIONS:

Tyler Anderson promoted to Loan Officer.  Tyler Anderson has been promoted to Loan Officer in our Starkville branch office.  Tyler has been working in the Starkville branch since January, 2009.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Neely Cook, daughter of Bill and Marguerite Cook, was crowned Miss Volition in an event held at the Starkville Sportsplex in March. Bill is the vice president/branch manager of the Starkville branch office.

Lexie Steed, daughter of Korin Steed, Mortgage Loan Originator in the Corinth branch office was selected to be in the Honor Choir at Alcorn Central Middle School for the second year in a row. Lexi also placed in the top ten in the ACMS Beauty Review last fall.

Bobby Spinks, Assistant Vice President of the Clarksdale branch was installed as the incoming President of the Kiwanis Club of Clarksdale in October, 2009.

HONORABLE MENTIONS (continued):

Jeremy Brock, Assistant Vice President of the Starkville branch joined the Starkville Rotary Club.

Matt Sellers, son of Ronnie Sellers, Clarksdale branch Vice President was part of a team that took first place in the Bancorp South 2+2 Golf Tournament at Cherokee Valley Golf club in Olive Branch, MS. Proceeds from the event benefited the 2+2 Scholarship Initiative to raise $1 million for students attending Northwest MS Community College and the University of Mississippi Desoto Center.

Steve Harris, father of Bart Harris was promoted to President of Alabama River Woodlands (ARW). Bart is a loan officer in the Houston branch office.

Melissa Stanford, daughter of James and Jessica Stanford, was named to Phi Theta Kappa the honor society for Community Colleges. Melissa was also accepted into the Nursing Program at Northwest MS Community College and will begin nursing classes in August. Jessica is the Corporate Secretary for the association and works in the administrative office in Senatobia.

Max Stanford, son of James and Jessica Stanford, took 1st place in the Raymond Jones Jr. Open Championship Level 3 Tournament in Rogers, AR on July 25th.  To advance to the finals, Max had to defeat the number 3 ranked 18 year old in the state of Arkansas.  In the finals he defeated a player from Texas to take the first place trophy.  Max also won a Level 4 tournament in Birmingham, AL on July 17th.  Max began playing tennis approximately 3 years ago. Max has been working with Tunica National pros Donny Flowers and Michael Johnson at recent summer tennis camps and one-on-one lessons that have helped to develop Max's skills. Jessica is the Corporate Secretary for the association and works in the administrative office in Senatobia.

Christopher Loftin, son of Houston branch VP David Loftin and Lauren Shideler, daughter of EVP Craig Shideler graduated with their Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in May. Photo

MISSISSIPPI LAND BANK PROUDLY PRESENT NEW ADDITIONS TO THE FAMILY:

Zayden Michael Casey, son of Brian and Amanda Casey was born on December 30, 2009. Zayden weighed in at 8 lbs. 3 oz and was 19 ½ “long. Amanda is a Clerk Typist in the Senatobia Branch office.

In Memoriam

Margaret Ann Smith, widow of Clarence R. Smith passed away on January 5, 2010. Margaret Ann and Clarence were both very active throughout their lives not only in the North MS association but also in the district.

Carey Harris, grandfather of Houston branch office loan officer Bart Harris passed away February 14, 2010 in Alabama.