Governor Reeves announces three major appointments

Governor Tate Reeves on Friday announced his appointments for Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff, and District Attorney for the 17^th Circuit Court District.

“Each of the individuals being appointed today has a long track record of distinguished public service,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in their roles.”

Lynn Posey was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. He most recently served as Interim Executive Director of the Department, and is a former Mississippi State Senator and Mississippi Public Service Commissioner.

Jim Beckett was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff. He is an attorney and currently a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for District 23.

Robert “Bob” Morris III was appointed District Attorney for the 17^th Circuit Court District. Bob most recently served as an Assistant District Attorney for the 17^th Circuit Court District. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi’s School of Law.

The announcements were made during a press conference held at the city hall in Hernando, Mississippi.