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L. Cumbest
Chairman at
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Profile
L.
Royce Cumbest currently works at Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc., as Chairman, Jackson County Economic Development Corp.
(Michigan), as Director, and Mississippi Export Railroad Co., Inc., as Director.
Mr. Cumbest also formerly worked at Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Merchants & Marine Bank, as Chairman from 2019 to 2025, Mississippi Power Co., as Director, First National Banker's Bank (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), as Director, First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (Louisiana), as Director, and Mississippi National Bankers Bank (Ridgeland), as Director.
L. Cumbest active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Mississippi Export Railroad Co., Inc.
 Mississippi Export Railroad Co., Inc. RailroadsTransportation Provides freight rail transportation services | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-26 |
Jackson County Economic Development Corp. (Michigan)
 Jackson County Economic Development Corp. (Michigan) Local AgenciesGovernment Local agency | Director/Board Member | - |
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
 Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. is a public-private partnership focused on fostering economic growth and diversification in the county. The county's economy is supported by industries such as shipbuilding, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas, and research and development, with major employers including Ingalls Shipbuilding, Bollinger Shipyards, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, and Fairbanks Morse Naval Marine. The private company is based in Pascagoula. The organization brings together corporate leaders, local government, and port authorities to drive job creation, capital investment, and improvements in quality of life. The area benefits from transportation assets like deep-water ports, rail connections, highways, and airports, supporting its manufacturing specialization and a workforce of over 68,000 skilled workers. The foundation advances workforce readiness through programs and partnerships with educational institutions and addresses housing challenges while pursuing strategic innovation and sustainable economic development. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of L. Cumbest
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Merchants & Marine Bank
 Merchants & Marine Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
| MERCHANTS & MARINE BANCORP, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (Louisiana)
 First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (Louisiana) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides national banking services | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-04 |
First National Banker's Bank (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
 First National Banker's Bank (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides national chartered banking services | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-04 |
Mississippi National Bankers Bank (Ridgeland)
 Mississippi National Bankers Bank (Ridgeland) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-31 |
Experiences
Positions held
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Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
18
1st degree connections
9
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Mississippi Power Co.
 Mississippi Power Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital tools and mobile apps for power outages & tips | Technology Services |
Merchants & Marine Bank
Merchants & Marine Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
First National Banker's Bank (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
First National Banker's Bank (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides national chartered banking services | Finance |
First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (Louisiana)
First National Bankers Bankshares, Inc. (Louisiana) Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides national banking services | Finance |
Mississippi National Bankers Bank (Ridgeland)
Mississippi National Bankers Bank (Ridgeland) Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Jackson County Economic Development Corp. (Michigan)
Jackson County Economic Development Corp. (Michigan) Local AgenciesGovernment Local agency | Government |
Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc.
 Merchants & Marine Bancorp, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Functions as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Mississippi Export Railroad Co., Inc.
Mississippi Export Railroad Co., Inc. RailroadsTransportation Provides freight rail transportation services | Transportation |
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. is a public-private partnership focused on fostering economic growth and diversification in the county. The county's economy is supported by industries such as shipbuilding, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, oil and gas, and research and development, with major employers including Ingalls Shipbuilding, Bollinger Shipyards, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, and Fairbanks Morse Naval Marine. The private company is based in Pascagoula. The organization brings together corporate leaders, local government, and port authorities to drive job creation, capital investment, and improvements in quality of life. The area benefits from transportation assets like deep-water ports, rail connections, highways, and airports, supporting its manufacturing specialization and a workforce of over 68,000 skilled workers. The foundation advances workforce readiness through programs and partnerships with educational institutions and addresses housing challenges while pursuing strategic innovation and sustainable economic development. | Commercial Services |
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