Let’s give a warm welcome to the 2025 Cohort of Leadership Vicksburg!
Skylar Adams (May & Company), Dion Adkins Sr (Grace Christian Counseling Center), Richard Anderson (Chick-fil-A), Steven Bailey (USACE-ERDC-CHL), Raymond Banks (Ameristar Casino & Hotel) , Tasha Bibb (Mississippi State University), Blaine Butler (Waring Oil Company, LC), Justin Clarkston (The Vicksburg Post), Tonya Drake (Vicksburg Warren School District), Nicole Knight (Mutual Federal Credit Union), Nkemdili Lewis (Warren County), Shamar Lott (International Paper), Jace McMullin (Vicksburg Junior High School), Baylee Newell (Trustmark), Patrick O’Quinn (WaterView Casino), John Parson (Electrolux Professional Group), Sean Simpson (Friends of VNMP), Kimberly Taylor (Vicksburg Warren School District), Oneka Washington (Warren County Youth Court), Brittany Wilson (Riverwalk Casino)
Congratulations to the Leadership Vicksburg Class of 2025 – 2026!
Over the past nine months, this outstanding group has grown as leaders, built lasting relationships, and gained a deeper understanding of the organizations, businesses, and agencies that make Vicksburg and Warren County strong.
From leadership development and project management to creating impactful community projects, this class didn’t just learn—they took action. Their projects reflect a shared commitment to making our community an even better place to live, work, and grow.
Congratulations to this incredible cohort on a job well done! We can’t wait to see the lasting impact your projects will have throughout Vicksburg and Warren County.
Team Projects
Team Canvas Collective
Project: Makers Day
Partner: Vicksburg Art Association
Team Members:
Skylar Adams, May and Company
Steven Bailey, ERDC – CHL
Raymond Banks, Ameristar Casino
Blaine Butler, Waring Oil
Justin Clarston, The Vicksburg Post
Baylee Newell, Trustmark Bank
Team Empower
Project: Entrepreneur Bootcamp
Partner: Vicksburg Warren School District
Team Members:
Tasha Bibb, Mississippi State University
Nicole Knight, Mutual Credit Union
Nkemdili Lewis, Warren County
Kimberly Taylor, Vicksburg Warren School District – Transportation
Brittany Wilson, Riverwalk Casino
Team 2 Chix & 7 Fellas
Project: U Turn Program
Partner: Vicksburg Police Department
Team Members:
Tonya Drake, Vicksburg Warren School District, Career and Technical Education Center
Oneka Washington, Warren County Youth Court
Dion Adkins, Grace Christian Counseling Center
Richard Anderson, Chick-fil-A
Shamar Lott, International Paper
Jace McMullin, Vicksburg Warren School District, Vicksburg Junior High
Patrick O’Quinn, Watermark Casino
John Parson, Electrolux Professional Group
Sean Simpson, Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park