Mark Buys named as Hinds Community College Alumnus of the Year

Mark Buys was announced as Alumnus of the Year by Hinds Community College, an honor that went last year to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace.

Buys is a Vicksburg resident and native. He holds the seat as President of the Vicksburg branch of BancorpSouth and has served three terms on the Hinds Community College Foundation Board of Directors.

“While Mark has supported the college as a whole, he has especially supported the Vicksburg Campus. He understands the importance of Hinds’ presence in the community. He supports the Foundation and Alumni Association with his time, energy, expertise and his resources,” said Vice President Emeritus Jackie Granberry, who retired as Executive Director of the Foundation.

Buys was recruited to hinds for baseball but only served one semester. In 1975 he transferred to Millsaps and then to the University of Mississippi and graduated in 1980.

“Even though I was there for only one semester, it gave me a great foundation to spring off and go forward. I couldn’t be more pleased about my time there and what it meant,” said Buys. “My affection for Hinds is just through the roof. I’m just very appreciative of what it has done for me, personally, and my family, and what it means to our community and our state.”