SSPBA Field Staff

Southern States PBA

SSPBA Field Staff

Tommy Simpson

Director of Organizational
Services - West Region

1-800-233-3506

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Tommy was employed as a law enforcement in the State of Georgia from 1969 until 1997, serving in city county and state levels. He joined PBA in 1984, during the initial formation of Georgia PBA. He served as president of the Flint River chapter for several years as well serving on the Executive Board of Georgia PBA. He remained a member of PBA throughout the rest of his law enforcement career. He ended his law enforcement career in 1997 after the formation of Southern States PBA. Tommy accepted employment as a staff representative with PBA in the State of Mississippi. He has previously served the association as a staff representative and as Executive Director of the Mississippi PBA.

Tommy currently serves as Director of Organizational Services for the West region of Southern States PBA and resides in Tupelo, MS.

"While I no longer carry a badge or the burden that goes with it, I am still very much a cop at heart. My past experiences as a law enforcement officer have instilled in me a strong passion to make things better for those who still serve and there is no better place to accomplish this than PBA."

Beth Dyke

Director of Organizational
Services - East Region

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Leonard Prien

Staff Representative (MS)

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Paul Shivers

Staff Representative (AR)

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Brandon McGaha

Staff Representative (NC)

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Steve Anthony

Staff Representative (NC)

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Rich Goszka

Staff Representative (VA & WV)

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Scott Gray

Staff Representative (GA)

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Threat of incarceration of MDOC commissioner compels department to pay judgment owed to PBA member

February 17, 2026

On January 23, 2026, the County Court of Hinds County, Miss. issued an order of civil contempt against the Mississippi Department of Corrections in a case filed on behalf of PBA member Mary Hoyt.

Member Thanks PBA

February 17, 2026

Member thanks the PBA for the services provided.

ALPBA scholarship recipient plans to hit the ground in college

December 11, 2024

Maddie Cone, Auburn University freshman, is eager to show her love for the outside world with a degree in agricultural education. "I chose this field to create change in the world through my love for agriculture and education," she said. "Receiving this scholarship is a great honor," she said. "Law enforcement runs deep in my family. This scholarship not only helps to alleviate the financial burdens of college, but it also shows the great support PBF has for the families of law enforcement." Maddie said she is excited about her future and teaching young students to love and appreciate the earth as much as she always has.

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