Becky holds an undergraduate degree from Mississippi University for Women and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University. For over twenty years she was a trainer and consultant in both the public and private sector. Her career included management of the post Katrina donations and distribution center for the State of Mississippi and the management of the MS Alternative Housing Pilot Program, a $2.8 million grant from FEMA to build cottages on the Gulf Coast. After retiring from the State, she opened her own training and consulting business for the last five years of her career. In active support of her dedication to public service, Becky is past Commander of the Mississippi Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the first woman to hold the post in Mississippi. She remains a member of CAP, the nation’s civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and currently holds the rank of Colonel. She is active in her neighborhood Homeowners’ Association, serving on the Board for over eighteen years and as President for seven years. Her church service has included Staff Parish with five years as Chairman; serving on past and current Congregational Care Committees; currently on the Finance committee; and as member of Sew Blessed. Becky is widowed and has wonderful stepchildren and grandchildren.