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The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation

118 College Drive #5210
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Located on the 3rd floor of the Trent Lott Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
P: 601.266.5210
F: 601.266.5735

E-mail: foundation@usm.edu
Web: www.usmfoundation.com


USM Foundation Staff

Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the USM Foundation
Bob Pierce
601.266.6025
bob.pierce@usm.edu

Development

Executive Assistant
MaryAnn Parrish
601.266.5210
maryann.parrish@usm.edu

Administrative Assistant
Susan Erickson
601.266.5602
susan.erickson@usm.edu

Manager of Communications
Amy Martin
601.266.6853
amy.l.martin@usm.edu

Assistant Director for Fundraising Initiatives and Planned Giving
Jessica Cloud
601.266.6429
jessica.cloud@usm.edu

Development Officer
Scott Ebke
601.266.6428
scott.ebke@usm.edu

Development Officer
Jason Hudson
601.266.5610
jason.l.hudson@usm.edu

Development Officer
Kerri Paul
601.266.5600
kerri.paul@usm.edu

Manager of Annual Giving and Special Projects
Megan Burkes
601.266.6298
megan.burkes@usm.edu

Coordinator of Donor Relations and Special Events
Meg Jones
601.266.6292
meg.jones@usm.edu

Financial Services

Chief Financial Officer and Associate Director for Finance
Stace Mercier
601.266.8525
stace.mercier@usm.edu

Manager of Financial Services
Leslee Smith
601.266.6642
leslee.smith@usm.edu

Senior Accountant
Jennifer Boucher
601.266.6994
jennifer.boucher@usm.edu

Staff Accountant
Sara Shorter
601.266.4071
sara.shorter@usm.edu

Staff Accountant
Tameka Sullivan
601.266.4217
tameka.sullivan@usm.edu

Advancement Services

Manager of Information Systems
Dawn Higdon
601.266.6569
dawn.higdon@usm.edu

Manager of Research
Pam Gibbs
601.266.5983
pamela.gibbs@usm.edu

Gift and Data Specialist
Nichelle Cole
601.266.5258
nichelle.cole@usm.edu

Gift and Data Specialist
Giorgio Berry
601.266.5793
giorgio.berry@usm.edu

Research Specialist
Karyn Dew
601.266.4450
karyn.dew@usm.edu

Gift and Data Processing Coordinator
Shawn Carpenter
601.266.6101
shawn.carpenter@usm.edu

Data Specialist
Jerry Kaye Parker
601.266.5990
jerry.parker@usm.edu
 
Ph: 601.266.5210 | 118 College Drive #5210 | Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 | AA/EOE/ADAI