Mississippi State University

Our Team

Creating world-class content and experiences that showcase the university's brand and reputation on a national and global level is the goal here at OPA. Our skilled group of creatives - ranging from writers, designers, photographers, videographers, social media and communication specialists, along with our news and radio professionals - all aim to advance Mississippi State and promote our Bulldog family.

Chris Bryant

Branding & Marketing Resource Manager
Phone: 662-325-7458
chris.bryant@msstate.edu

James Carskadon

Research Editor
Phone: 662-325-7469
jcarskadon@opa.msstate.edu

Grace Cockrell

Photographer
Phone: 662-325-7458
gcockrell@opa.msstate.edu

Bethany Eckhart

Administrative Assistant II
Phone: 662-325-3442
bdf37@msstate.edu

David Garraway

Director, University Television Center
Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
Phone: 662-325-1332
david.garraway@msstate.edu

Sarah Gilliland

Graphic Designer
Phone: 662-325-3442
sgilliland@opa.msstate.edu

Hayley Gilmore

Graphic Designer
Phone: 662-325-0588
hgilmore@opa.msstate.edu

Checky Herrington

Brand Manager
Phone: 662-325-8170
cherrington@opa.msstate.edu

Harriet Laird

Senior Associate Director
Phone: 662-325-7460
hlaird@opa.msstate.edu

Jim Laird

Research & Exec. Support Editor
Phone: 662-325-2137
jim.laird@msstate.edu

Susan Lassetter

Publications Editor
Phone: 662-325-0630
slassetter@opa.msstate.edu

Allison Matthews

News Editor
Phone: 662-325-7457
allison.matthews@msstate.edu

Neil Price

WMSV General Manager
Phone: 662-325-8481
nprice@wmsv.msstate.edu

Haley Rountree

Graphic Designer
Phone: 662-325-2344
hrountree@opa.msstate.edu

Heather Rowe

Digital Design Editor
Phone: 662-325-7467
hrowe@opa.msstate.edu

Sid Salter

Vice President for Strategic Communications
& Director, Office of Public Affairs
Phone: 662-325-7454
ssalter@opa.msstate.edu

Carl Smith

Communications Specialist
Phone: 662-325-3442
csmith@opa.msstate.edu

Beth Wynn

Photographer
Phone: 662-325-3038
bwynn@opa.msstate.edu