PHIL HARDWICK

Phil is a seasoned veteran in strategic planning and leadership development. He is currently Coordinator of Capacity Development at the John C. Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University. He is also president of The Hardwick Company, LLC, which has provided strategic planning, goal-setting, and other issues management services to both corporate and nonprofit clients. He previously served as Vice President of Community and Economic Development at Mississippi Valley Gas Company. His leadership has benefited many organizations, as he has served as past president for the Mississippi Main Street Association, Mississippi Economic Council and Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.