About MSBOC

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is the contractor licensing authority for the state and is comprised of ten members appointed to staggered terms by the Governor. The Board members select the Executive Director for the agency and are responsible for setting policy for the licensing standards.

The Board meets quarterly as required by law on the second Wednesday in January, April, July and October. The meetings usually begin at 9:00 am and are held in the Board’s conference room at the address below. The meetings are open to the public. Anyone desiring more information may contact the Board at:

Mississippi State Board of Contractors
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C, Jackson, 39216
Phone: 601-354-6161 or 800-880-6161
Fax: 601-354-6715

E-mail: info@msboc.us

The Board consists of the following:  two road contractors, two building contractors, two residential builders, one electrical contractor, one plumbing or heat & air conditioner contractor, one water and sewer contractor, and one roofing contractor. There is also a five-member residential standing committee.

Board Members

1. Tony Carroll, Chair – Amory, MS – Representing Building Contractors
2. Hunter L. Fordice, Vice Chair – Vicksburg, MS Representing Road Contractors
3. Timothy C. Allred – Meridian, MS – Representing Residential Contractors
4. Norris L. Carson, Jr. – Carthage, MS – Representing Road Builder Contractors
5. Thomas Kline – Fulton, MS – Representing Mechanical Contractors
6. Michael Rozier, Jr. – Hattiesburg, MS – Representing Building Contractors
7. Tyler Norman – Meridian, MS – Representing Roofing Contractors
8. O. L. Sims – Hattiesburg, MS – Representing Water and Sewer Contractors
9. Madison H. Smith – Tupelo, MS – Representing Electrical Contractors
10. Greg Smith – Gulfport, MS – Representing Residential Contractors

Residential Standing Committee Members:

1. Greg Smith, Chair – Gulfport, MS
2. Timothy C. Allred – Meridian, MS
3. Kenneth Estes – Saltillo, MS
4. Bruce Kirkland – Ridgeland, MS
5. Trey Pace – Ridgeland, MS

Staff Members:

Administration

1. Stephanie Lee – Executive Director,  601-354-6161 x112
2. Joe Hawkins – Deputy Director, 601-354-6161 x111
3. Lacey Stokes – Office Coordinator, 601-354-6161 x114

Enforcement

1. Joe Hawkins – Enforcement Director, 601-354-6161 x111
2. Rhonda Washington – Admin Team Lead, 601-354-6161 x109
3. Kalisha Williams– Administrative Assistant, 601-354-6161 x110
4. Jamie Cushman – Investigator
5. Nick Guice – Investigator
6. Kate Hilliard – Investigator
7. Ran Hollis – Investigator
8. Josh Johnsey – Investigator
9. Bridgette McCleer – Investigator
10. Melissa Peterson – Investigator

Finance

1. Christie Bryan – Finance Assistant, 601-354-6161 x103

Licensure

1. Dayna Fikes – Licensing Director, 601-354-6161 x104
2. Rita Lewis – Licensing Supervisor, 601-354-6161 x102
3. Ashunti Nolden – Customer Service Representative, 601-354-6161 x107
4. Regina Cavett – License/Registration Agent, 601-354-6161 x106
5. Jennifer Williams – License/Registration Agent, 601-354-6161 x101

MSBOC protects consumers by licensing and regulating Mississippi’s construction industry through policies and procedures that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.  MSBOC’s mission is accomplished by:

• Licensing contractors and enforcing licensing laws;
• Requiring that any person practicing or offering to practice construction be licensed;
• Enforcing the laws, regulations and standards governing construction in a fair and uniform manner;
• Educating consumers so that they may make informed choices.

There are more than 10,000 licensed contractors in the state, with multiple licensing classifications. In addition to educating consumers about contractors and construction law, MSBOC activities include administering examinations to test prospective licensees, issuing licenses, investigating complaints against licensed and unlicensed contractors, issuing citations, suspending or revoking licenses, and seeking administrative, criminal, and civil sanctions against violators.

The MSBOC Statewide Investigative Team works to eliminate unlicensed contractors working in Mississippi. Investigations are conducted weekly around the state.

On this site you can find educational materials about hiring contractors and the construction process.  You can also check the status of a contractor’s license, find other important information and file a complaint.