Even though the leadership is in flux, the GSDP hosted a group from PACCAR yesterday in an effort to “better tell Starkville’s story” according to COO Chance McDavid. The group of 50+ PACCAR couples toured the city and campus, ending at a reception at a local home. There, a cross-section of Starkville volunteers played guest host to communicate why they choose to make this their home.



The PACCAR Tour was a huge success! Starkville came together and made an impressive lasting impression to the group. I want to thank the many individuals, organizations and businesses that helped us through sponsorship dollars, donating items in the welcome baskets and supporting us during the tour and reception.
Note: Thanks to the quality of service and learning environment of Starkville Gymnastics, a couple and their three girls will be moving to Starkville. Hats off to Glenda Clark!
Thank you, Starkville Community!
1. Michelle Amos
2. Lady Cox
3. Dr. Melvin Ray
4. Carlos and Debbie White
5. Aspen Bay Candle Factory – Corey Bumgardner
6. BankFirst Financial Services – Steve Taylor
7. Bell Building Supply – Harry Bell
8. Bulldog Deli – Robin Fant
9. Cadence Bank – Tommy Tomlinson
10. Chip Templeton
11. Coldwell Banker S.R.E. Realtors
12. ERA Town & Campus Realty – Debbie Nettles
13. Giggleswick – Olivia Loftis
14. Good Earth Pottery – Richie Watts
15. M&F Bank – Dewayne Myers
16. Mike Kracker Real Estate & Appraisers – Mike and Gail Kracker
17. MSU Development Office
18. MSU Office of Finance and Administration
19. MSU Office of Research and Economic Development
20. Northeast Mississippi Coca-Cola – Steve Fondren, Robert Clark, Chris House
21. Oxford Falls – Jim Mossier
22. Prudential Starkville Properties – Melanie Mitchell, Libby Gerald
23. Regions Bank – Sammy Slaughter
24. Starkville School District – Judy Couey
25. The Citizen’s Bank of Philadelphia – Stan Acy
26. Oktibbeha County Hospital – Sonny Kelly, Mike Andrews, Darlene Comish, Mel Thurlow
27. Starkville Academy – Bobby Eiland
28. Starkville Area Arts Council – Candy Crecink
29. Bricklee Miller – MS Horse Park
30. Parks and Recreation – Dan Mooreland, Matthew Rye, Scott Williams
31. Starkville Daily News – Brian Hawkins, Don Norman
32. Cathy Lammons –MSU Foundation
33. Ann Bell – Human Resources Management
34. Oktibbeha County Schools
35. City of Starkville
36. Oktibbeha County
37. Greater Starkville Development Partnership Staff