DeSoto County Chapter
Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
2024 Chapter Volunteer Team
Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.
President – Robbie Hayes ‘92
Vice President – Macon LaFoe ‘02
Secretary – Ashley Byford ‘03
Treasurer – Jonathan Bridges ‘97
Committee Chairpersons
Scholarship & Social Media - Jonathan Bridges ‘97
Golf Tournament – Randy Allen ‘97, Josh Newsom ‘06, Allen Palmer
Board Members
Michael Parker ’99, ‘00
Allen Courson '99
If you would like to get more involved and become a volunteer with the DeSoto County Chapter, please contact Ashley Byford at desotodawgs99@gmail.com or Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at 662.325.8515 or jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu.
Interested in volunteering with our Bulldog Team? We are eager to build our volunteer board TEAM.
Committee opportunities include: Community Service, Publicity/Social Media, Send-off Party, Scholarship fundraising, Sponsorships, Senior/Retired Bulldogs, Young Alumni.
Chapter Membership Information
If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in DeSoto County (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual donation to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the DeSoto County Chapter.
Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship
Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the DeSoto County Chapter. There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.
Chapter Scholarship
The DeSoto County Alumni Chapter has established a scholarship fund to be awarded to entering freshmen from DeSoto County. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible donation, in any amount. Utilize secure online giving by visiting the MSU Foundation giving website.
Advancement Fund
The DeSoto County Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Desoto County Chapter
To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:
MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762
You can also call (662) 325-7000.
Donations designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.
Student Recruiting and Scholarship
Student Recruiting in Washington County - MSU Office of Admissions & Scholarships
Austin Fitch, Admissions Counselor
Region: North West Mississippi and Memphis
austin.fitch@msstate.edu or 901-238-4896
Hannah Moroney, Transfer Counselor
Region: Northwest Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri
hbs201@msstate.edu or 662-316-9010
If you have any questions about student recruiting in DeSoto County, please contact Austin Fitch. Our Admissions Counselors visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs!
Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please contact the Alumni Association to sign up with the Alumni Recruitment Network.
DeSoto County Chapter Scholarship
Applications for scholarships are available through the student application for admission after receiving admittance to MSU. Students who complete the scholarship information after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the required criteria is met.
The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.
Awards will be based on funds available. Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.
