Kirby Mayfield
CEO
Kirby Mayfield
Chief Executive Officer
I currently reside in Collins, Mississippi. This is where I was born and raised. I have three children, Brandi, Kimberly, Michael and one precious grandchild, Claire.
I serve on several different boards and committees; I serve as secretary/treasurer for Southwest Covington Water Association and have been on the board for approximately 10 years. I also serve on the board of Ms811 and currently the co-chair of MsWARN. I am also on the legislative committee for National Rural Water Association (NRWA).
I attend McDonald Presbyterian Church, where I serve as chairman of the deacons.
My career in the water business began in 1984, when I became the operator/manager of Southwest Covington Water Association. I worked there until I took a position as a circuit rider for Mississippi Rural Water Association (MsRWA) in March of 1990. I left MsRWA in June 1998 to work for Griner Drilling Service as a sales and technical representative. In June of 2000, I returned to MsRWA as a circuit rider until I assumed the duties of CEO of MsRWA in December 2007.
I am a certified operator through the State of Mississippi. While working as circuit rider, I received the Rookie Circuit Rider of the Year award in 1991 and in 1995 received the Circuit Rider of the Year award from NRWA.
In my spare time I enjoy hunting. I have truly enjoyed my career at MsRWA and am looking forward to many more years of serving the members of this great organization.
Randy Turnage
Deputy CEO
Randy Turnage
Deputy CEO
I am originally from Marion County and went to school at West Marion High School, and currently live in Brandon. I was certified as a class “C” water operator in 1994 and a class “B” in 2000. I was certified as a class “II” waste water in 2003. I went to work for Mississippi Rural Water Association in 2004, and have filled many positions.
Currently, I am a state circuit rider working under a contract from the Mississippi Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply. I am married to Marinel Turnage and we have four children.
Cecilia Garris
CFO/Office Manager
Cecilia Garris
Office Manager
I was born in Great Falls, Montana but raised mostly in Mississippi. I graduated from Petal High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. I have been with the Mississippi Rural Water Association for the past twenty five years.
I have watched the association grow from a 65 member association to an association with over 1200 members. At one time, I was the only employee of the association. I have enjoyed working with all the systems around the state. If I haven’t met you in person, I’m sure I have spoke with you on the phone. If you need my assistance please feel free to call.
But, when I’m not at MsRWA, I enjoy spending time with my three children (now adults) and seven grandchildren. I also enjoy reading and working outside.
OFFICE STAFF
Monica Adcock
Administrative Assistant
Monica Adcock
Administrative Assistant
My family and I reside in Florence, MS and attend Restoration Church in Florence.
I graduated high school at Poplarville and attended Hinds Community College in Pearl. I have a Associates in Arts and Applied Science. I was Treasurer in the Phi Theta Kappa and on the Dean’s List at Hinds.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, my kids and my grandchildren. I also enjoy crafting, gardening, softball, hunting, and fishing.
Katherine Bonner
Accounting Assistant
Josh Currie
Accountant
Josh Currie
Bookkeeper
FIELD STAFF
Tony Bishop
Energy Tech
Tony Bishop
Energy Tech
662-816-5514
My name is Tony Bishop. I live in Oxford, Ms. I graduated from Lafayette High School and Northwest MS Community College.
I’ve been married almost 26 years to my wife Vicki. I enjoy spending time with my family and church family. I also enjoy playing golf, bowling, and watching college football.
I retired from the City of Oxford as their Waterworks operator after 23 years. I also operated several other water systems around the Oxford area. I am looking forward to helping systems conserve energy.
Perry Bridges
Trainer
Perry Bridges
Training Specialist
601-498-6674
I grew up in Ellisville, Mississippi. Graduated from South Jones High School, attended the University of South Florida and received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi. I also received an AA degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. I am married and have 3 grown children. I worked for 33 years in the water well drilling and repair business. I like to cook and travel
throughout Mississippi.
Kim Smith
Apprenticeship/DOL Trainer
Kim Smith
Apprenticeship/DOL Trainer
601-896-7332
Kim is a lifetime resident of Mississippi. Kim retired from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in 2019 after 26 years of service. The majority of her career at MDEQ was administering the Wastewater Operator Certification Program. Since her retirement, she has continued her passion for helping present and future operators of the state of Mississippi in the water industry by providing training, short courses and participating in conferences.
Charles Pickering
Internal
Apprenticeship Program
Charles Pickering
Internal/Apprenticeship Program
601-991-5355
My name is Charles Pickering. I am born and raised from Hattiesburg, MS. I have moved to several states and been to a couple different countries but nowhere ever felt like home. My wife and I have been married since 2017 and we have two boys born in 2019 and 2022. We enjoy the outdoors and having gatherings with family and friends.
I worked with Dixie Community Utility Association for four years holding a class “C” license. I have enjoyed my time with Dixie Water as their operator but am excited to see what MsRWA has in store for me. I hope to be a valuable asset to the association and look forward to meeting and working with the systems in the great state of Mississippi.
Donald Garris
USDA / FSA Source Water Protection Program
Donald Garris
USDA / FSA Source Water Protection Program
I was born in Albuquerque, NM but raised in Petal, Mississippi, where I resided until the MsRWA office moved to Raymond in 2000. I now live in the Jackson area.
I began working for MsRWA in 1988, as an administrative assistant for nine years, then worked under the MsRWA EPA Wellhead Protection Program assisting systems protect their water supplies for ten years. Currently I am working under the USDA/Farm Service Agency Source Water Protection Program assisting systems protecting their water supply sources by assisting them with a Source Water Protection Plan.
Andy Graham
North Wastewater Tech
Andy Graham
North Wastewater Tech
662-871-7225
I was born in Amory, MS and live in Fairview, MS in Itawamba County. I am a graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School "Class of 1999". I graduated with a degree in Foresty in 2002 from Itawamba Community College. I worked for the City of Fulton as a Utility Manager for 13 years. I am a Certified Class C Water Operator & Gas Operator. I served as Vice President and President of the Mississippi Natural Gas Association. I am currently the North Wastewater Training Technician.
I have one daughter, Emma Grace, who is 11 years old and a lovely girlfriend, Anna Senter, for 7 years who will hopefully become my wife soon. I enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, and working part-time as a Deputy for Itawamba County Sheriff's Department. I am a member of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church in Fulton, MS.
Email: msrwa@msrwa.org
Rickey Parker
Wastewater Tech
Rickey Parker
South Wastewater Tech
601-500-0098
Robert Stringer
South Wastewater Tech
