CAREERS

Ahh, October. It’s hard to fathom that we’re already on the brink of Halloween — and then, you know how the rest of the year goes. Before long, we’ll be preparing for our last full company meeting, Family Day, and our Thanksmas celebrations. The end of 2025 will be here before we know it! That being said — no matter what the busy season brings — when it comes to property damage emergencies, our team is always there for you. Meet the Team | Whitney Hampton Every month, I have the opportunity to showcase one of our awesome team members. For October, we are excited to introduce you to Whitney Hampton , one of our Gulfport Business Development Representatives. Gulf Coast Roots & Family Life Whitney was born and raised in New Orleans but has split her time between Louisiana and Mississippi throughout her life. She later moved to Gulfport, where she graduated from high school. As a young adult, she lived in Bossier City, LA. Now, she is back on the coast in Biloxi, where she raises her two children, Kohen and Kobi, with her husband. Education & Professional Background Whitney graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Marketing — SMTTT! This December, she’ll be finishing her master’s in marketing with a specialization in Digital Strategy. Before joining our team in December 2023, she worked in property management. Whitney started in leasing, then was promoted to Community Manager, where she received the Best Marketing Award in 2023 . Life Outside of Work Personally, when she is not working, Whitney is usually busy with “The Adventures of Kohen and Kobi.” They love spending their weekends exploring new places, such as the science museum, zoo, or splash pad. Staying active and making fun memories together is what she enjoys most. Sports are a big part of the Hampton household. They are big Philadelphia Eagles fans — GO BIRDS! They also love the Florida Gators and have attended many games in Gainesville. Saturdays and Sundays are definitely football days in their house.

Hi, September! The leaves may not be changing colors like they are along the East Coast, but Fall is almost upon us. It has been an unusually slow Atlantic Hurricane Season, but that has not slowed us down one bit. With about six weeks left, our team remains ready—as always—to respond. Meet the Team: Donnell Williams For September, I’d like to introduce you to Donnell Williams , a Reconstruction Project Manager at our Jackson Branch. Donnell was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. After graduating high school, he attended Jackson State University , where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education (K-12) with a minor in Music Education . Life Outside of Work Donnell is a proud father of three—Abigail (5), Dawson (4), and Elijah (3)—and enjoys spending his free time with them. Music plays a big role in his life. He plays piano and organ at church and with a cover band. And as a loyal Jackson State alumnus, you’ll often find him in the stands on a football game day, cheering for the Tigers. He’s also a fan of the Tennessee Titans . Career Journey Before joining GRS in November 2024, Donnell worked for the City of Jackson in the Department of Planning . His background in public service and education has given him a unique perspective on leadership and teamwork.