Larry is a graduate of Alcorn State University with a BS in Agricultural Education. Larry taught at East Marion for 2 ½ years and is retired from the Oil and Gas Industry after 32 years. He is currently Pastor at New Zion Baptist Church. Larry is married and has four children and three grandchildren.
Wendy Hammonds
Board Secretary
District 4
Wendy is a life-long resident of Marion County and attended West Marion High School. She later earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree from PRCC. She is a member of New Hope Baptist Church and is employed by Regan and Regan LP Gas Company. She is married to Randy Hammonds and has two daughters and two grandchildren.
Joe Bracey
District 1
Joe is a 1982 graduate of West Marion High School and life-long resident of Marion County. He is married to Wendy Bracey. He is employed by Yak Mat, LLC and is a member of Woodlawn Church.
Jeff Brumfield
District 2
Jeff is a 1994 Graduate of West Marion High School and a 1999 Graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi earning a B.S.B.A degree with majors in Accounting & Finance. He is employed as the Controller for McLane Southern. He is married to Deidre Brumfield and has two daughters Lainey & Caydance. He attends the Morgantown Church of God with his family.
Eric Hutto
District 3
Eric Hutto attended West Marion and is the Maintenance Superintendent for MDOT over Marion County. He is married to the love of his life Denise Hutto and they have 2 sons, Devon and Noah. They also are foster parents here in Marion County and have had multiple foster children as part of their family. He was made a Mason at St. Albany Lodge here in Columbia and hopes to grow and continue on that journey. He coached pee-wee football for 5 years and has always loved teaching and mentoring kids on and off the field. His family attends Morgantown Church of God under Pastor Cory Odom. Mr. Hutto would like to see our school system continue to grow and become a beacon of success both academically and athletically. He believes that our children are the future and wants to give them the best start in life with the highest quality education we can provide.
