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Patrick Carlton Jacobs
Jonathan Johnston
Sara Farris Leach
Trustmark National Bank
Patrick Jacobs is a banker/commercial
relationship manager with Trustmark National
Bank, with a master’s degree from Millsaps
College in Jackson. He serves as an ambassador
on the Chamber of Flowood and is an active
member of the Rotary Club of Flowood, as well
as the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce.
Patrick is a big Mississippi State sports fan, and
enjoys music, reading, and spending time with
his wife and son.
“When I am able to help someone realize
their dream by starting a new business, or help
a real estate investor make their portfolio more
profitable – that is when I feel the most
accomplished, and know I have truly achieved
something. The times where I have truly made
an impact on the direction of a person’s life and
helped grow their business really gives
meaning to what I do.
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint. In the
banking profession, this phrase helps you to
realize that you are building a lifelong career,
as well as a multitude of skills and relationships,
and it takes time to cultivate both. In the long
run, the ones who master both are the most
successful. I would consider this some of the
best advice I’ve ever been given in business.”
Jonathan Johnston
State Farm Agency
Jonathan Johnston is the proud owner of
the Jonathan Johnston State Farm Agency in
Florence and graduate of the University of
Southern Mississippi. He and his loving wife
Christian have three children, ages 8, 4, and 3,
and you can find his family most weekends
on a soccer or softball field, with him either
coaching them, or rooting them on in the
stands. Jonathan is an active member of our
community, and currently serves as the
president of South Rankin Rotary.
“My greatest career achievement thus far
has been being inducted into the President’s
Club in Banking for State Farm, where I was
ranked number 29 out of 19,000 agents. I’ve
worked very hard to reach this point and
receiving this honor makes me very proud to
have come this far.”
“’The greatest gift you can ever give
someone is to believe in them – don’t doubt
people, empower them.’ This is some of the
greatest business advice I’ve ever been given.
When you believe in your team, they respond
to your faith and it builds a great culture in
your office.”
Downtown Pilates Studio
Sara Leach is a proud mom of three young
children and strives daily to serve them and her
clients at Downtown Pilates Studio where she
is the owner and Pilates instructor. Sara is a
graduate of Delta State University and enjoys
planting flowers, when she has spare time.
“I’m proud of the business that has been
established with Downtown Pilates and I have
such talented teachers that have made this
venture possible. My clients also make me
proud, to say the least! I have met some of the
most wonderful people since DP’s doors
opened. I love that they have grown to love
Pilates, and knowing that these individuals are
getting healthier and stronger each day truly
brings me joy.”
“I’ll be the first to tell anyone – don’t bite off
more than you can chew!! I’d love to say I am
currently involved in tons of community
organizations, but I would be lying. In this chapter
of my life of raising three beautiful small children
and running a business, being involved with
extra community organizations is something
that will come later in my life. I’ve learned that a
simple life is a happy one!”
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