Riggs Manor Retirement Community in Raymond, Mississippi, announces the selection of Jerone Lacking to serve as the new Executive Director.

Formerly Jerone served as a Nursing Home Administrator on the campus of Mississippi State Hospital. Prior to serving in that role, Jerone served in various positions from direct care worker to Bureau Director of multiple Inpatient Treatment Programs at Mississippi State Hospital. Through public service Jerone has been able to lead with a servant's heart while spurring others on to love and good deeds.

Jerone brings twenty-five plus years of public service experience to Methodist Senior Services and he is absolutely excited to be a part of MSS and Riggs family. "A tree is known by the fruit it bears and it is my desire to provide proper nurturance, inspire growth and connectedness as one sees from the peach tree."

Jerone is also quite active in his local community. He has participated in a host of 5K, 10K, and half marathons to promote awareness of domestic violence, sickle cell disease, Alzheimer's disease and other public health issues. In addition, Jerone engages in men's outreach and empowerment though volunteering efforts. Jerone holds strong convictions on values. Believing no matter what path, you are on in life whether personal or professional, your journey can only be fully experienced by being intentional and focused fulfilling your life's purpose.

Jerone enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with his family. He is married and a native Mississippian.