Cory is an agent at Shelter Insurance in Starkville. He has been an ambassador for the Partnership for ‘five blissful years’ and loves the people. Cory has been to many ribbon cuttings with GSDP, but his favorite experiences are ‘when the owner gets emotional over their passion for the business.’ He believes it truly shows that they are in it for the right reasons. Cory’s first job was actually sacking groceries at Big Star in Senatobia, … [Read more...]

Brian is married to Kristen McCaskill and has two daughters, Anna Hartley and Katherine. The McCaskill family is a member of First United Methodist Church. Directly out of college at Mississippi State, he became a member of the BancorpSouth Management Training Program. He is now a State Farm Insurance Agent here in Starkville. Brian has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership for around eight years and loves the fact … [Read more...]

Jessica is the mother of two boys, Carter and Parker, who "keep her busy outside of work and are the true sunshine in every one of her days!" Back in college, her first job was at a small dress shop selling pageant and prom dresses. Now, she is the manager of Mitchell Eye Care here in Starkville. Jessica has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership for one year. She said, “When we opened our business a little over two … [Read more...]

Melissa is the Chick-fil-A Community Director in Starkville. Her first job was actually a tap dance teacher. She has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership for one year and loves "connecting with other business leaders and uniting to help grow and strengthen our community!" Melissa has been to many ribbon cuttings over the past year of being an ambassador and she loved all of them! Her favorite quote comes from … [Read more...]

Nicole is the Sales and Marketing Manager at Paul Davis Restoration of the Golden Triangle. Her first job was a Receptionist at The Family Clinic in Starkville. She has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development for 1 year. Nicole’s favorite thing about being an ambassador is "the fellowship of the group and the common goal that all ambassadors share to do what we can to serve our community." Nicole’s favorite bible verse comes … [Read more...]

Whitney is the Special Events Coordinator at The Flower Company . She began her working career as a waitress. She also has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership for one year and loves having "insider info to welcome new businesses to Starkville." Along with many other ambassadors, she has been to many ribbon cuttings, but her favorite ribbon cutting was the opening of Welcome Home Beef. Whitney’s favorite quote … [Read more...]

Jay’s first job was a worker at Rackley Oil. Now, he is a loan officer at the Bank of Commerce. Jay Cook has been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership for five years. His favorite thing about being an ambassador is "being able to help promote the different businesses and events Starkville has to offer!" … [Read more...]

Nina has actually been an ambassador for Greater Starkville Development Partnership from the beginning and loves "getting to know the ambassadors, the business people, and the businesses!" Her first job was a piano and organ teacher. Now, Nina is the owner and operator of Welch Funeral Home and has been for over 40 years! With all of the ribbon cuttings she has attended, her favorite ribbon cutting was at The Flower Company. Nina’s favorite … [Read more...]