Our Staff
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.
OFFICE STAFF
Cecilia Garris
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 two grandchildren. I also enjoy reading and working outside.
Josh Currie
Bookkeeper
Josh Currie
Bookkeeper
Monica Adcock
Administrative Assistant
Monica Adcock
Administrative Assistant
My family and I reside in Florence, MS and attend Hickory Ridge Baptist 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 following my kids around with their very active lives. I also enjoy crafting, gardening, softball, hunting, fishing and gardening.
FIELD STAFF
Andy Graham
North Wastewater Training Tech
Andy Graham
North Wastewater Training Tech
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.
Rickey Parker
South Wastewater Training Tech
Rickey Parker
South Wastewater Tech
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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.
Robby Mayfield
Trainer
Robby Mayfield
Training Specialist
I was born in 1955 in Laurel, Ms. to Robert C. (Bob) and Margaret Mayfield and was child number five of eight children, and the first born son. I graduated from R.H. Watkins Laurel High School in 1973. After high school graduation, I attended Jones County Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in Secondary Education, School Counseling, and Political Science. I attended the University of Southern Mississippi for two educational time periods.
I worked in the Oil & Gas exploration and production industry for 16 years from 1978 to 1994, working for Aminoil, Phillips Petroleum Corp., British Petroleum, and Amerada-Hess Corporation. During my career in the oil industry I worked 10 years in drilling/oil & gas exploration and six years in oil & gas production.
I began my career in the water and waste water utility industry in 1995 as the Ground Water Technician in the Wellhead Protection Program for the Mississippi Rural Water Association, Inc. I moved into MsRWA’s Technical & Managerial Training Program in 1999 and am currently the Training Specialist for the Mississippi Rural Water Association, Inc. I coordinate and administer formal classroom C.E.U. training programs, and on-site training and technical assistance for drinking water utility systems throughout Mississippi.
Jojo Grammer
Central Circuit Rider
Jojo Grammer
Central Circuit Rider
I was born in Jefferson County Ms, but have lived in Vicksburg most all of my life. I have two children Wendy and Austin and my wife Leslie. I have been in the water industry for 22 years. I am a class D operator. I am also certified in BPAT, trenching, excavation, soil mechanics and I am a graduate of Water University in Utility Management Certification.
I enjoy working with all of the operators and officials and look forward to every phone call and providing assistance.
Charles Odom
South Circuit Rider
Charles Odom
South Circuit Rider
I was born January 28, 1967, in Jones County to Willie C. and Patsy Odom. My immediate family consists of one sister, Sabrina, who is seven years younger. Everyone calls me Charles. My wife Becky and I have been married for 22 years. We are very involved with our church family at Fairfield Baptist Church by working with the youth and the Missions Programs. For the past thirteen years I have also served as a deacon of our church.
Some of my favorite activities are hunting, fishing, and singing in a gospel group. I am a member of Southwest Jones Volunteer Fire Department and have been for the last 17 years. I have been employed with Mississippi Rural Water Association for the past 2 years.
Tom Abernathy
North Circuit Rider
Tom Abernathy
North Circuit Rider
I currently reside in Shannon, Mississippi, with my wife of 33 years, Linda. We are the parents of two children, Chris and Tina and are also the proud grandparents of an 8-year-old grandson, Riley.
With nearly 20 years as water, sewer and gas superintendent for the Town of Shannon, and 13 years as Circuit Rider for the Mississippi Rural Water Association, I have committed three decades of my life to the water industry.
I have an unquestionable commitment to the task of assisting public water systems, which been my trademark during my tenure at the Mississippi Rural Water Association. Systems have grown to depend upon my knowledge and experience to assist them with a wide array of issues. Evidence of this can be clearly found in my literally thousands of hours of on-site technical assistance.
I currently maintain certifications in both water and wastewater and am also an integral component of Mississippi Rural Water’s training staff.
In my spare time, I enjoy hunting, fishing and raising a garden. I have also served over 20 years as a volunteer fireman and am a past president of the Mississippi Natural Gas Association.
I am honored to have had the opportunity to work for and with such hard working, caring people. It’s hard work, but it is certainly a rewarding and fulfilling career.