Joel Bomgar
Joel Bomgar | |
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Bomgar speaking with attendees at the 2018 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention | |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
In office January 5, 2016 – January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Rita Martinson |
Succeeded by | Jonathan McMillan |
Personal details | |
Born | Joel Bomgar (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 44) |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Madison, Mississippi, U.S. |
Alma mater | Belhaven University |
Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Joel Bomgaars (born February 6, 1980), known professionally as Joel Bomgar,[1][2] is an American businessman and politician. He is the founder of Bomgar Corporation, a technology company. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 58th district from 2016 to 2024.
Early life
Joel Bomgaars was born on February 6, 1980.[3] He graduated from Belhaven University.[3] He served in the Mississippi Air National Guard.[3]
Career
Business
In 2003, Joel Bomgar founded Bomgar Corporation, a company that provides software-based, remote tech-support solutions.[4] Bomgar grew the company to provide services to clients in around 65 countries and had a revenue of around $50 million, as of 2014.[4] Bomgar stepped down from CEO to chairman of the board after an equity firm purchased a majority stake in the company.[4]
Bomgar served on the Steering Committee of the Mississippi Economic Council Blueprint Mississippi, the statewide long-range economic development plan.[3] Additionally, he served on the Boards of Trustees of the Madison County Foundation and his alma mater, Belhaven University.[3]
As of May 2022, he is the president of Próspera, a company that is developing a governance platform and semi-autonomous city of St. John's Bay on the Honduran island of Roatan.[5]
Politics
Bomgar has served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives since January 2016.[3] He represents the 58th district, which includes parts of Madison, Mississippi and Ridgeland, Mississippi.[3]
In 2020, Bomgar voted yes on the bill to change the Mississippi State Flag.[6]
Personal life
Bomgar is married to Rachel Roberts.[3] They reside in Madison, Mississippi.[3]
Bomgar is of Presbyterian faith.[3]
References
- ^ Fenn, Donna (August 16, 2010). "Is There a Memorable Brand Hidden in Your Name?". CBS News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Blakely, Lindsay (December 23, 2010). "A New Brand Name Changed Everything". CBS News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Joel Bomgar". Mississippi House of Representatives. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ a b c Ayres, Jeff (May 1, 2014). "Boston group buys majority of Bomgar Corp". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ Gonzalez, Marlon (April 30, 2022). "Honduran economic zones in 'limbo' after government repeal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Bologna, Giacomo; Ramseth, Luke (June 28, 2020). "How every Mississippi lawmaker voted on historic state flag bill". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
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