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Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 Membership Chair, Angelyn Zeringue
Jakavious Pickett: President, Ingalls ShipbuildingThe Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Angelyn Zeringue as the 2026 Membership Director.
A New Orleans native who has called the Coast home for more than 30 years, Angelyn combines deep professional expertise with a passion for helping others. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Professional Workers Compensation Account Manager, and Certified Business Insurance Advisor with over 25 years of experience in protecting families and businesses. Angelyn is a Trusted Choice independent insurance agent and President of SouthGroup Insurance Services - Gulf Coast covering the Southeast Region of the US (www.southgroupgulfcoast.com).
Angelyn’s leadership extends far beyond her profession. She has served as president of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, holds board positions with the MS Gulf Coast Chamber and Gulf Coast Business Council, and is an advocate through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle. Her commitment to community has earned her recognition as Citizen of the Year, Elite Woman in Insurance, Top Influencer, Volunteer of the Year, Person of Passion for Hancock County, Hancock County Citizen of the Year, National Top Women in Insurance, America’s Elite Women in Insurance, and One Coast Community Leader.
Angelyn attended high school at Our Lady Academy, graduating as Valedictorian, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Accountancy. She is married to Mickey Zeringue, is the daughter of Loislyn & A.J. Scardino, Jr., is the eldest of 10 children, and is the proud mother of Trey (married to Joy Buckley Treutel) and Alex, and the proud step-mom of Andrew (married to Bridget Lyons Zeringue) and Eric (married to Kristen Bacala Zeringue).
Guided by her faith, family, and a mission to mentor the next generation of leaders, Angelyn continues to make a lasting impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
2026 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Eric Chambless: Immediate Past President, Community Bank
Ryan Goldin: President Elect, Florence Gardens
Christen Duhe': Treasurer, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Angelyn Zerinque: Membership Chair, SouthGroup Insurance
Heather Smith: Attorney (non voting), Butler Snow
Chief Executive Officer (non voting), MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce
Courtney Jacobs: Chair, Biloxi Chamber, IRD Agency
Butch Simpson: Chair, Gulfport Chamber, Negrotto's Frame + Art
Tanner Montella: Chair, Long Beach Chamber, Coast Roast
Suzanne Gibson: Chair, Pass Christian Chamber, Chemours
Carrie Fish: Chair, Leadership Gulf Coast, Coldwell Banker Commercial Alfonso Realty
Grace Russell: Chair, Coast Young Professionals, CMG Home Loans
April Sanderson: Chair, Military One Coast, Change Your Legacy
Bryan Jacobs: Board of Directors, State Farm
Melissa Schnoor: Board of Directors, Singing River Health System
Lauren McCrory: Board of Directors, Phelps Dunbar
Cindy Lamb: Board of Directors, Eley Guild Hardy
Arlana Okyere: Board of Directors, Careplus Realty
DeAnn Alewine: Board of Directors, Oceans Behavioral Healthcare
Keva Scott: Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
Emily Burke: Board of Directors, Beau Rivage
David Blackwell: Board of Directors, Biloxi Shuckers
Mark Loughman: Board of Directors, MS Power
Lauren Santa Cruz: Board of Directors, Hancock Whitney
Ric Williams: Chair, MGCCC Foundation, Ex-Officio, Renasant Bank
Brent Fairley: Chair, Investment Committee - Ex-Officio, Hancock Whitney
Annette Szobar: Chair, Chamber Champs - Ex Officio, LegalShield
Keva Scott: Chair, Diversity Council - Ex-Officio, Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
For more information regarding the 2026 Board of Directors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, visit mscoastchamber.com or call 228-604-0014.
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