Leadership
The Gulf Coast Business Council is a direct reflection of its leadership. The commitment of our Board of Directors and committee leaders shows the determination of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Their leadership and willingness to tackle important issues enhances the effectiveness and the sustainability of the Gulf Coast Business Council.
President
Ashley Edwards | Gulf Coast Business Council
Chairman of the Board
John Hairston | Hancock Holding Company
Vice-Chairman of the Board
Anthony Wilson | Mississippi Power Company
Board Treasurer
Chuck Benvenutti | Charles B. Benvenutti, CPA, PA
Past Chairman of the Board
Ron Peresich | Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, LLC
2016-2017 GCBC Executive Committee
Roy Anderson III / Roy Anderson Corp.
Chuck Benvenutti / Chuck Benvenutti, CPA
Bruce Chinn / Chevron Products Company
Brian Cuccias / Huntington-Ingalls Shipbuilding
Marcus Glover/ Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
John Hairston / Hancock Holding Company
Gary Marchand / Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Duncan McKenzie / Boyd Gaming – IP Casino Resort & Spa
Ron Peresich / Page, Mannino, Peresich & McDermott, LLC
Jerry St. Pe’ / St. Pe’ & Associates, LLC
Chevis Swetman / The Peoples Bank
Anthony Wilson / Mississippi Power Company
William Yates III / W. G. Yates and Sons Construction Company