Business & Professional Leaders Luncheon
About the Luncheon
Stewpot’s Annual Business & Professional Leaders Luncheon allows our donors to learn about the current work of Stewpot to address critical needs in our community such as food insecurity, housing instability, and homelessness.
Each year, a local community figure speaks at the luncheon, and friends of Stewpot gather together to share fellowship and a meal. Hosts of the luncheon provide a $1,000 sponsorship to support the various ministries of Stewpot. In recognition of their generous contribution, their name is listed in the Stewpot newsletter, social media, website, and on the event program.
Our hosts' generous donations and support make it possible for Stewpot to adequately fund all of our ministries.
This year’s Business and Professional Leaders Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:45 a.m. at The Capital Club. We are honored to welcome Mayor John Horhn, the 54th Mayor of the City of Jackson, as our keynote speaker. Mayor Horhn served more than 32 years in the Mississippi Senate, representing parts of Hinds and Madison Counties (District 26). A steadfast advocate for small business growth and urban revitalization, he has championed numerous projects that have strengthened our city. We look forward to hearing his insights on restoring trust, improving city services, and shaping a bold new vision for Jackson’s future.
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2024 Luncheon Hosts
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Benchmark Construction
Ben Turnage
Bill & Kathleen Geary
Bill & Myra Cook
Bryan and Jane Anna Barksdale
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Chad & Margery Van Meter
Charles & Susan O’Mara
Charles Cannada
Danelle Bradford
Deirdre Phillips and Kimberly Tullos
Diane McGowan
Don & Holley Noblitt
E.B. & Judy Robinson
Fondren Renaissance Foundation
Grantham Poole CPA
Irene Jones
James Hood Family Foundation
Jim & Pat Coggin
John & Carol Palmer
John & Nancy Studdard
Jonathan & Caroline Compretta
Kane & Betsy Ditto
Kelley and Jean Williams Family Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Leon and Linda Anderson
McLendon Security LLC
Melanie Dowell
Mike and Manisha Patel
Mike McRee
Puckett Machinery
Randy & Paula James
Rick & Ann Calhoon
Robbie Hughes
Stribling Equipment
Ted & Donna Orkin
Telos Foundation, Inc.
The Paschal Foundation
The Pruet Foundation
The T.H. Etheridge Trust
Tom Underwood
Tommy & Suzan Thames
Van Devender Family Foundation
Watkins & Eager PLLC
Wier Boerner Allin Architecture
Wirt Yerger, III
Wise Carter
