John W. Atherton

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Mississippi Manufacturers Association

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John W.
Atherton is currently the Chairman of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Director of the Gulf Coast Business Council, Director of The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, Director of Mississippi Coast Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., Commissioner of Harrison County Development Commission, and Commissioner of Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission.
Previously, he worked as the VP-Corporate Services & Community Relations at Mississippi Power Co. from 2004 to 2018.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

John W. Atherton active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Mississippi Manufacturers Association Mississippi Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Jackson, MS. The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, now merged into the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA), serves as the unified state chamber of commerce advocating for employers across all sectors. MSBA advances pro-growth policies, workforce development, and business opportunities statewide. It offers specialized insurance services for manufacturers, including workers' compensation and management liability coverage, as well as safety training and loss control support. The organization supports manufacturers through its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a NIST-funded program providing assessments, training, and consulting to enhance competitiveness, innovation, and job creation. MSBA promotes initiatives such as the Mississippi Makers' Challenge and Leadership Mississippi, and runs programs like the Recovery Friendly Workplace Coalition to help employers support employees in substance use recovery. MSBA provides advocacy, networking, events, research, and resources to strengthen Mississippi’s manufacturing sector and broader business community.	Chairman	-
Gulf Coast Business Council Gulf Coast Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Gulf Coast Business Council is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Gulfport, MS. It is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee. The council represents companies doing business on the Gulf Coast.	Director/Board Member	-
The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
Mississippi Coast Foreign Trade Zone, Inc.	Director/Board Member	-
Harrison County Development Commission	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates beachfront facilities	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Companies	Position	End
MISSISSIPPI POWER CO	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/07/2018

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Mississippi Power Co. Mississippi Power Co. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital tools and mobile apps for power outages & tips	Technology Services
University of Southern Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Mississippi Manufacturers Association Mississippi Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Jackson, MS. The Mississippi Manufacturers Association, now merged into the Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA), serves as the unified state chamber of commerce advocating for employers across all sectors. MSBA advances pro-growth policies, workforce development, and business opportunities statewide. It offers specialized insurance services for manufacturers, including workers' compensation and management liability coverage, as well as safety training and loss control support. The organization supports manufacturers through its Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a NIST-funded program providing assessments, training, and consulting to enhance competitiveness, innovation, and job creation. MSBA promotes initiatives such as the Mississippi Makers' Challenge and Leadership Mississippi, and runs programs like the Recovery Friendly Workplace Coalition to help employers support employees in substance use recovery. MSBA provides advocacy, networking, events, research, and resources to strengthen Mississippi’s manufacturing sector and broader business community.	Commercial Services
Gulf Coast Business Council Gulf Coast Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Gulf Coast Business Council is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Gulfport, MS. It is governed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee. The council represents companies doing business on the Gulf Coast.	Commercial Services
The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation
Harrison County Development Commission
Mississippi Coast Foreign Trade Zone, Inc.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates beachfront facilities	Consumer Services