Over the course of nearly 30 years of dedicated service and leadership across multiple organizations, Brenda S. Jackson has established a distinguished career. She has worked in administration at Turner Auto Group since 2005, applying her administrative expertise to support business operations. In this capacity, Ms. Jackson focuses on legal matters, including delivering paperwork to court, recovering vehicles and garnishing accounts when insurance payments fall short. She initially joined Turner Auto Group because the owner was a partner at a check-cashing company where she worked. Over time, Ms. Jackson was recognized for her abilities and trusted to manage one of the owner’s two car lots, the check-cashing business and a liquor store, where she worked for more than 10 years. She also often handled office cleaning alongside her other duties, demonstrating her willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
Ms. Jackson’s eagerness is also evident in her embrace of multiple jobs at once. Concurrently with her work at Turner Auto Group, she assists a friend with house cleaning services in the mornings. Ms. Jackson is also deeply devoted to animal welfare, having worked as a shelter director at the Leflore County Humane Society from 2019 to 2024, during which time her leadership was pivotal in enhancing adoption rates and strengthening partnerships with local rescue groups. In 2025, she began a new role with Hilltop Kennels, a location owned by a couple who specialize in training Labrador retrievers.
Between Leflore County Humane Society and Hilltop Kennels, Ms. Jackson’s responsibilities have encompassed a broad range of managerial duties, including overseeing staff performance, ensuring the welfare of animals under her care, coordinating operations, and facilitating the placement of dogs and cats into permanent homes. She has also participated in the transportation of rescue animals, managed communications with rescue organizations and organized photographic documentation to support adoption efforts, further showcasing her dedication to animal advocacy, professional excellence and community engagement.
Shaped by formative influences that have guided her personal and professional development, Ms. Jackson credits her success to her strong faith. Her religious beliefs have served as a sustaining force throughout her life’s challenges, including her journey as a breast cancer survivor. Raised in a rural environment, Ms. Jackson draws strength from her upbringing and the enduring support of her children, foster family and friends who believe in her abilities. The mentorship of previous supervisors has also played a significant role in shaping her approach to leadership and service.
Beyond her animal advocacy, Ms. Jackson engages with civic causes through regular donations to organizations supporting breast cancer research and veterans’ causes — reflecting both personal experience and a broader commitment to community well-being. She has been recognized for her contributions through accolades, such as receiving the People’s Choice Award from the city of Greenwood, Mississippi, underscoring her positive impact on those around her.
Outside of her career, Ms. Jackson is a loving mother to two sons, Max and Jason, as well as a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother — accomplishments she considers her most notable. She enjoys reading during her leisure time. While looking forward to eventual retirement, Ms. Jackson remains deeply committed to her work at Turner Auto Group and with animal advocacy. She strives to ensure that every dog and cat finds a loving home, an aspiration based in her legacy of resilience, compassion and steadfast commitment.