Ben Mokry

Ben Mokry has extensive experience in strategic planning and program development, currently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Mississippi Home Corporation since 1990. In this role, Ben is responsible for corporate strategic initiatives, developing partnerships, and creating finance programs aimed at supporting low and moderate income households. Ben's previous positions include Executive Vice President at the same organization, and significant involvement at St. Therese Catholic Church, where contributions were made to the Pastoral and Finance Councils. Ben also served as an Alumni Board Member for Leadership Greater Jackson, focusing on community improvement. Prior experience includes planning roles at the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration and teaching public policy as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi. Ben holds a PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University and a BA in Political Science from Texas State University.