Management Overview - Mississippi
Corinth & Tupelo
Dedra Walker
Dedra Walker attended Northeast MS Community College & University of TN of Martin. She obtained CTS in May 1996. Dedra joined Hamilton-Ryker in 1986 after working as a temporary on assignment at one of Hamilton-Ryker's clients, Superior Fireplace in March 1986. She then started as receptionist in August 1986, moving through the ranks from receptionist, payroll clerk, and accounting manager from her hire date in 1986 up until 1991. From 1991 to present she has been in the field offices, starting as branch manager of Corinth/Iuka. She went from that office, to Corinth, MS where she grew in her positions from Area Manager, to Regional Vice President, then Vice President of Operations, and now oversees Hamilton-Ryker of Corinth, LLC.
Dedra has been a Rotarian since 1991, as well as Treasurer and President Elect of Northeast MS Crime stoppers Board of Director. She is the past President of Downtown Association. Dedra is also an involved with Members of Prentiss & Alcorn County Human resource Committees. Dedra has held the Top Sales Award for many years, Employee of the Year, as well as Branch of Excellence and Performance for many years straight.
Aside from working and being very active in the community, Dedra loves spending time with family and friends. She loves all sports including, basketball, water skiing, and softball; as well as working with the horses and animals on her farm in Michie, TN. She is a proud mother of one daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, who resides in Nashville, TN.
Dedra's quote - What is one of the benefits (to our customers) of using staffing services?
"Our customization capability for specific client needs and to clearly understand the needs of our customers...we truly form long term partnerships."
Lucy Martin
Lucy Martin joined Hamilton-Ryker in 1992 after meeting one of our Hamilton-Ryker personnel at a "Partners In Business" function. She came to Hamilton-Ryker with six years experience as a Personnel Manager in Human Resources. She started with Hamilton-Ryker in temporary administration, moved to Staffing Coordinator and is now serving as Branch Manager.
Lucy is very involved in the community and public service both personally and professionally. She has been the Secretary for the Rotary Club since 2002, has served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce for two different three-year terms. She has been selected to serve on The United Way Disbursement committee for three years and is currently serving on the McNairy Tourism Council. She is currently serving as the Chairperson for the Human Resources Association, Chair of Hardin, Hardeman and McNairy Counties WEOC Committee (Workforce Employers Outreach Committee). Lucy is also an Alderman of Eastview. In addition, she has been publicly recognized with the Barracuda Award - three times and has completed Zig Ziglar's "See You At The Top"; Stephen Covey's"7Habits of Highly Effective People."
When not engrossed with community and professional commitments, Lucy spends time reading, enjoying her family and following her grandchildren in their sports endeavors. She and her husband, Carroll, reside in Eastview, TN. She is a proud mother of four sons (Marty, Darrin, Barry, Wade), she has six grandchildren (Lauren, Jon, Meagan, Riley, J.T, and Madyson) who continuously make her smile. Her oldest grandchild Lauren, graduated salutatorian of her class, is a freshman at Ole Miss this fall.
Lucy's quote - What is one of the benefits (to our customers) of using staffing services?
"We do the work for our customers by supplying supplemental staffing from which they can choose core personnel and at the same time build a successful and lasting partnership. There is a real benefit to partnering with Hamilton-Ryker as we are a great corporate citizen aside from being customer service driven."