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