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What brings you the greatest joy as a parent?Everyone has always advised us that your kids grow in the blink ofan eye and that is definitely true. Reagan is approaching his highschool graduation, and it truly seems like he was just startingkindergarten at Rouse a couple of years ago. The greatest joy as aparent has been so many moments that have become forevermemories. Memories from all the ball games, Steven coachingReagan’s pee-wee football teams with Wilkes attempting to bethe water boy, Wilkes’ tenacity on any type of ball field from theage of three, trips to watch Mississippi State, vacations, Reaganwearing #17 on the football field on Friday nights and his littlebrother wearing his jersey in the stands, and so many more!Who is the financial manager in your home?We have a good partnership in managing our finances in ourhome. We make big financial decisions together and have similarfinancial goals.When your children were younger, what was yourdiscipline philosophy?We have always strived to teach our children to be kind, respectful,and well-mannered. There is not and never has been a lot oftolerance for any actions that don’t portray this. We have beencalled mean parents on more than one occasion by our children–but parenting often calls for you to be much stricter than yourchildren may like.What do you see in your role as the greatest benefitto your family?STEVEN The fun one but also the one who lays down the lawwhen needed.CHARITY Manager and caretaker of schedules, household, andschool work.What’s a quick go to meal that isn’t fast food? And whodoes the cooking?We eat at home most nights. Charity enjoys cooking and does themajority of cooking. Steven enjoys grilling, using his smoker, orfrying fish or deer meat. If pressed for time, breakfast is a quickgo-to meal.How long has Brandon been your home?Steven lived in Brandon during his early years before his familymoved to Pelahatchie. We moved to Brandon as a couple in 2001.What are some of your favorite things aboutRankin County?We love the sense of community here in Brandon and in RankinCounty. The area has grown so much over the last several years,but you still get the small-town feeling. We feel truly blessed tolive and work here, worship in a wonderful church, and have ourkids educated by great teachers in outstanding schools. We lovesupporting Brandon High School athletics and activities and havespent years in Brandon parks playing ball.How do you spend summer breaks?Our last few summers have heavily revolved around sports fromfootball practices and camps to baseball games and tournaments.We do enjoy taking a break with a vacation. Some our favoritesummer vacations have been beach trips with friends, trips tothe mountains, fishing, and trips to Omaha to the CollegeWorld Series.What accomplishments make you proud during yourtime living in Brandon?We take great pride in our business and how it has grown sinceInsurance Associates of Rankin County opened its doors20 years ago.Both boys started playing sports as soon as they were able to signup. Watching them work hard to excel in whatever sport has beenrewarding. We both have coached or helped coach soccer andbaseball at an early age, and Steven has coached basketball.We recently counted that Steven has been coaching recreationalfootball since 2010 when Reagan started flag football andcontinues with Wilkes now. His coaching era includes multipletrips to the Rankin County Super Bowl with championshipoutcomes a couple of years.We are proud to have our kids attend Brandon schools.I (Charity) have been actively involved through the years servingin different roles in schools’ PTOs. I currently serve as the PTOpresident at Brandon Elementary where I was recognized asParent of the Year. We both have served on the board of directorsof Brandon High School’s B Club.What drives you to have the job that you have?Owning and managing a business isn’t always easy, but it isrewarding to see your business transform over the years. We areblessed with a great team who is committed to helping customersdetermine what meets their needs and providing excellent service.34 • APRIL 2021
QUESTIONS FORTHE CHILDRENWhat’s your favorite thingto do as a family?REAGAN Going to MississippiState games.WILKES Watching MississippiState together.What your favorite restaurant?REAGAN Crechale’sWILKES Burgers & BluesWhat’s your favorite TV show?REAGAN The OfficeWILKES Peyton’s Places on ESPNHometown RANKIN • 35
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