About Us
Our Purpose
- To promote an informed electorate through education.
- To further the principles and philosophies of the Republican Party.
- To work toward electing party nominees to Local, State and National Offices.
- To congregate periodically in social settings for fellowship with like-minded people.
Holly Gibbs
President
Holly Gibbs serves on the Club board as well as the Executive Committee as Social Chair She serves under many roles and offers support to all our Republican Partners in Harrison County. As a Business owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Properties & 4 locations of the Award-Winning Dickey’s Barbecue (Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, D’Iberville & Pensacola) she utilizes her talents to connect young entrainers to business opportunities and build membership. She serves on several boards and committees along the coast and supports economic growth & development.
Jane Meynardie
Vice President
Pete Wilson
County Executive Chairman
Pete Wilson, Director. Native Pittsburgh PA.
U.A. Army Veteran (Captain)
Resident of Biloxi, MS since 1990.
Retired Financial Planner
Charter Member of the Harrison County Republican Club
Vice Chairman of the Republican Executive Committee
Member of St. Mark’s episcopal Church
Barbara Allen-Meeks
Secretary
Barbara Allen Meeks has been on the Republican Executive Committee for 16 years has been an officer of the Harrison County Republican Club for 16 years and served as Secretary for approximately 14 years.
Barbara was a professional photographer for South Mississippi Living Magazine for 12 years and also did Portrait photography and ads for private clients and businesses.
Barbara facilitated the Gulf Coast Cancer Support Group for 12 years, teaching those with Cancer about alternative healing methods.
Her deceased husband was David Allen, owner of Allen Toyota & Hyundai. She is now married to Jay Meeks who treats chronic pain.
Barbara has always been and is forever a staunch conservative Republican.
Phil Harding
Treasurer
Phil Harding currently serves as Treasurer of the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee and of the Club. He has been a member of the Club since 2014, has served on the Board of Directors since 2015, and as President in 2016 and 2017. He is also Chairman of the Biloxi Republican Municipal Executive Committee and manages the Republican Headquarters. Phil is a veteran who served over 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Colonel. He is a purchasing agent with fast-flow pumps in Moss Point, MS. He owns and operates Harding Logistics, LLC, a small business that arranges freight shipping. He is active in the local community, serving on multiple Boards of Directors. Phil and his wife Vielsa (Morales) have been married for 40 years and have three sons and seven grandchildren. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Biloxi, where Phil serves as a deacon.
Craig De'Roche
Director & Board Member
Craig is a Retired Detective. He was a Sergeant with 10 years of service in the USAF. He is a Gulf War veteran and served in Okinawa, South Korea, the Philippines, Cuba, and Mississippi. He has been in law enforcement since 1984, retiring in 2019. He has worked for the State Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs and was the Fraternal Order of Police National Trustee for the state of Mississippi. He helped get the National Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act passed. He has been married for 35 years and is involved in the Mississippi and Louisiana Film industry. He enjoys helping municipalities and Economic Development Committees find and fund family-friendly tourist attractions that generate revenue.
Dan Carr
Director of Social Media
Tom Carpenter
Secretary
Cindy Lamb
Board Member
Cindy Lamb is in her first term as a Club Board Member. She is primarily focused on assisting with event planning and coordinating. Cindy is employed by EGH Architects as the Business Development Director and has worked in Public Relations, Marketing, and Business Development for over 20 years. She is also a small business owner and serves on multiple boards in the community. Her primary professional focus is supporting Economic and Community Development.
Frank Genzer
Ex-officio board member
Frank Genzer is a former Chairman
Address
Mailing: P.O. box 4317, Biloxi, MS 39534
Building: 204E Courthouse Road, Gulfport, MS
Meetings: Great Southern Club
2510 14th St, Gulfport, MS 39501