Since 1974, it’s been all about local decision making, caring about local economic development, contributing back to your local community and the local attention you deserve. Our excellent reputation was built on providing exceptional results! As the largest staffing service in the area, Jean Simpson Personnel employs over 600 employees weekly with well-established and new… [Read More]

George’s Pond (Hirsch Coliseum) is the home of Encompass Sports and Shreveport Mudbugs Hockey, amongst other things! Over the past few years, the building (built in 1952) has been undergoing some major renovations. So far, more than half of the $2.5million budget has been used and the community is reaping the benefits. Scott Muscutt, General… [Read More]

Matt began his career in the insurance industry with State Farm back in 2005. Six years later, he was approved for a State Farm Agency and in 2014 was hired as an agent. He credits a great deal of his success to his time at State Farm, even ranked #9 of 1300 new agents across… [Read More]

John Psalmonds grew up an Air Force brat and after high school, joined the Army and served four years as a paratrooper. After his military service he attended Louisiana Tech and then went on to represent Hartford Insurance as Regional VP for the following 14-15 years. That’s where he ran across Rotolo’s in Baton Rouge… [Read More]

Ralph Yelverton has lived in our area since he was a 2 or 3 years old and started working at the young age of 15 when he took a job before and after school. At that time, he was being raised by a single parent and hitch-hiked to and from school and work. He’s been… [Read More]

Mark Crews, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (and organ donor hero!) Mark Crews grew up in our area and is a graduate of Southwood High School. His early career included: yard service, grocery stocker, then photo processing which led him into photography. His Senior Year @ LA Tech, he started his own photography business. In 1989, he… [Read More]