Meet Our Team

Dr. Brock A. Taylor

Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life
Email: brock.a.taylor@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2326

Provides visionary leadership for Housing & Residence Life, promoting student success, guiding strategic initiatives, and advancing programs that enhance the campus living experience.

Mrs. Shonda E. de Verteuil 

Associate Director of Housing Operations
Email: shonda.e.deverteuil@jsums.edu
Phone: (601) 979-2326

Oversees housing operations, facilities, and budgeting to ensure effective and organized residential operations. Supports the Tiger Food Pantry and initiatives that enhance student services and campus living.

Ms. Holly Guthrie

Coordinator of Residential Services
Email: holly.k.guthrie@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2326

Manages StarRez and other residential systems, overseeing data management and processes that support efficient and organized residential operations.

Mr. Gregory Miller Jr.

Coordinator of Administrative Services
Email: gregory.e.miller@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2326

Manages administrative operations, processes, and support functions to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations within Housing & Residence Life.

Mr. Christopher Mannery

Graduate Assistant to the Executive Director & Executive Support

Supports the Executive Director and Executive Leadership with strategic initiatives, project coordination, and departmental operations.

Vacant

Community Director – Alexander East & West
Email: alexandercenter@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-3146

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences

Mr. Carlos Nelson

Community Director – Campbell North
Email: campbell.north@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-5537

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences.

Mr. Christopher Rash

Community Director – Dixon Hall
Email: dixonhall@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2691

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences.

Mr. Antwon Jefferson 

Community Director – Stewart Hall
Email: stewart@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2656

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences.

Ms. Dejah Hawkins

Community Director – Transitional Hall
Email: transitional@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-6030

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences.

Mr. Amari Stewart

Community Director – Walthall Lofts & The Courthouse
Email: wclofts@jsums.edu

Oversees residential programming and advances meaningful student engagement and leadership experiences.