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Jackson banker to lead business group

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Jerry Host, president/CEO of Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank in Jackson, has been elected chairman of the Mississippi Economic Council for the coming year.

Host served as MEC's treasurer from 2008-2010.

He joined Trustmark's Investment Department in 1984 and since then has worked in a variety of positions for the company, including chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

In January 2011, he became the president and chief executive officer of Trustmark Corporation and Trustmark National Bank. He has over 35 years of experience in the banking industry, with 28 years served at Trustmark.

 

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