Meet the Leadership of Methodist Senior Services
The Leadership Team helps the MSS Campuses navigate the world of business and to provide thehighest standard of care to Mississippi elders on a daily basis.














SHELLY TUGGLE
In 1997, Shelley began work in the Activity Department at Trinity Health Care and discovered her life’s passion of serving older adults. She has served as Social Service Director at Trinity, Executive Director at Dugan and most recently as the Director of Clinical Education and Compliance for Methodist Senior Services. During her latest role, Shelley has been instrumental in mock surveys, chart reviews, becoming a Green House® Educator, and facilitating Green House® CORE training. Shelley is in the process of preceptor for the Administrator in Training (AIT) program. Shelley recently celebrated her 25th year with MSS.Shelley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Mississippi University for Women. Shelley and her husband of 22 years, Jonathan, have one daughter Haven. They are members of First Baptist Church. Shelley loves animals and she currently has 3 dogs and 2 cats. When not at work, Shelley loves to read, bake, and watch soccer. In fact, she enjoys any team sport that keeps score. She is a competitive card and board game player. She loves jigsaw puzzles as well.
For a list of local Board Members, please see each community's page
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

Robyn Stephens
Executive Director
6600 Poplar Springs DriveMeridian, MS 39305
robyn.stephens@mss-aldersgate.org
Call (601) 482-5561

Shelley Tuggle
Executive Director
300 Airline RoadColumbus, MS 39702
Call (662) 327-6716

Monica Jennings
Executive Director
1251 Lee DriveClarksdale, MS 38614
monica.pearson@mss-flowersmanor.org
Call (662) 627-2222

Allison Arthur
Interim Executive Director
26894 East Main St.West Point, Mississippi 39773
Call (662) 494-3640

Jennifer Bowman
Executive Director
2041 Grand AvenueYazoo City, MS 39194
jennifer.bowman@mss-marthacoker.org
Call (662) 746-4621

JERONE LACKING
Executive Director, NHA
2300 Seven Springs Road,Raymond,MS, 39154
jerone.lacking@mss-riggsmanor.org
Call (601) 857-8131

Jennifer Persechino
Executive Director
12170 Highland Way,Gulfport, MS 39503
jennifer.persechino@mss-seashorehighlands.org
Call (228) 831-7000

LISA CRAGER
Executive Director
32564 Hwy 57Leakesville, MS 39451
lisa.crager@mss-turnerduvall.org
Call (601) 394-2621

Jennifer Thompson
Executive Director
246 Westover Drive,Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Jennifer.thompson@mss-wesleymanor.org
Call (601) 264-8847

JAMIE CLIETT
Executive Director
1325 McIngvale RoadHernando, MS 38632
jamie.cliett@mss-wesleymeadows.org
Call (662) 429-2070
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLASS OF 2022
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Lloyd Gray
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Jolee Hussey
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Embra K. Jackson, II
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Joe May
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Larry Pupa
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
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Cynthia Parker, Past Chairman
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Lloyd Gray, Past Chairman
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Steve McAlilly, President & CEO
CLASS OF 2023
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Polly Bailey
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Hamp Dye
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Alice Gorman, Secretary
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Van Ray, Chairman
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Bill West, Vice-Chairman
CLASS OF 2024
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Jimmy E. Criddle
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Claire Dobbs
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Juanita Floyd
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Larry Minnix
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Dave Vincent
MEMBERS
CLASS OF 2023
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Mrs. Kaye Bernheim
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Mr. Randy Burchfield
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Mr. Hamp Dye*
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Mrs. Alice Gorman*
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Ms. Harriet Hearn
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Dr. Sandra Lipscomb
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Mrs. Cynthia Parker*
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Mr. Frank M. Patty, Jr.
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Dr. Cheryl Penson
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Rev. Chris Young
CLASS OF 2024
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Mr. Bruce K. Calcote
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Mr. Kenny Dill, Sr.
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Rev. Claire E. Dobbs*
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Mrs. Paula Drungole-Ellis
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Rev. Embra K. Jackson II*
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Rev. Dwight Prowell
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Mr. George Purnell
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Mr. Frank A. Riley, Jr.
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Mrs. Rita Sanders
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Mr. Dave Vincent*
CLASS OF 2025
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Mrs. Glenda Brinkley
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Rev. Charles Durba
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Rev. James W. Dye
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Mr. Jeremy Hill
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Mrs. Chris Lauderdale
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Mrs. Amy McFerrin
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Mrs. Margaret McKenzie
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Dr. Joe Olmi
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Ms. Vera Thomas
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Rev. Neville Vandenburg
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
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Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO
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Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.
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Rev. Vickie White
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Rev. Jimmy Barnes
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Van Ray, Chairman