BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kell Smith
Chair
Executive Director of MS Community College Board
Roun McNeal
Vice Chair
Instructional Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies; Kairos Prison Ministries
(Faith-based Appointee, Gov. Reeves)
Courtney Taylor
Treasurer/Secretary
Executive Director
Accelerate MS
Burl Cain
Board Member
Commissioner,
Department of Corrections
New Guy
Board Member
Bio
(Business Appointee,
Lt. Gov. Hosemann)
Board of Directors Statement
The Board of Directors of MAGCOR remains fully committed to advancing educational, vocational, and rehabilitative opportunities for the incarcerated population within the Mississippi Department of Corrections. We believe meaningful transformation begins with access to knowledge, practical skills, and programs that prepare individuals for long term success.
Our focus is to ensure that workforce development and training opportunities remain current, relevant, and aligned with competitive, market ready skills. By investing in programs that reflect real world workforce expectations, we are helping build stronger pathways to employment, personal growth, and successful reentry.
MAGCOR is committed to supporting initiatives that not only strengthen individual potential, but also contribute to safer communities, a more prepared workforce, and a more effective corrections system. We believe that when people are given the tools to grow, learn, and rebuild, the impact reaches far beyond incarceration.