Joel Bomgar
Joel Bomgar | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
Assumed office January 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Rita Martinson |
Personal details | |
Born | Joel Bomgar February 6, 1980 |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Madison, Mississippi |
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 serves in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 58th district.
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 has a revenue of around $50 million dollars, 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 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]
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.[5]
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.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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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