Mississippi Association Of Supervisors Inc

What Mississippi Association Of Supervisors Inc does

The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is a private nonprofit membership association founded in 1908 that represents all 82 county governments in Mississippi. It serves county supervisors, chancery clerks, administrators, finance officers, road managers, attorneys, and county staff through a portfolio of programs centered on legislative advocacy at the Mississippi State Capitol, professional development and certification via the Institute for Excellence in County Government (IECG), risk management and insurance through its wholly-owned MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT) subsidiary, and ancillary member benefits including a disaster relief fund, small loans program, inmate medical cost containment program, scholarship program, county-to-county classifieds marketplace, and a consumer discount card.

MAS's operating backbone is a cloud-based member management platform (Engagifii) that supports event registration, profile management, education credit tracking, and payments, with the website (mssupervisors.org) serving as the public-facing hub. The organization distributes content and member communications across multiple channels, including a magazine (Inside County Lines), a newsletter (Association Insider), a podcast, email/fax/text distribution, and active social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn. It does not develop proprietary technology beyond standard association management software and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The business model is recurring membership-based, with revenue drawn from annual membership dues across the 82 counties, fees from MASIT insurance and risk management programs, event registration fees (county and vendor/exhibitor), and tiered sponsorships (Premier, Platinum, Gold) at the annual convention, mid-winter legislative conference, fall workshop, and MASIT risk management conference. The 2025 Annual Convention in Biloxi drew over 1,500 county supervisors, state officials, and vendors across four days, with 144 exhibiting companies; the 2026 (97th) convention expanded to 157 exhibiting companies, indicating modest commercial growth in the event franchise. MAS is headquartered at 7 River Bend Place, Flowood, MS 39232 following a recent relocation from Jackson, operates with 1-10 employees, and is governed by a Board of Directors composed of county officials under Executive Director Derrick Surrette.

Name

Mississippi Association Of Supervisors Inc

Legal name

Mississippi Association of Supervisors Inc

Website

https://mssupervisors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) is a 1908-founded nonprofit membership association representing all 82 Mississippi county governments, providing legislative advocacy, certification training (IECG), risk management and insurance (MASIT), annual conventions, and member benefit programs to county supervisors and officials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Program Fees: MAS generates revenue through annual membership dues from county government members, fees from its MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT) risk management and insurance programs, event registration fees (county and vendor/exhibitor), sponsorship and exhibit fees at annual conventions and conferences, and ancillary programs such as the Small Loan Program and certification/institute fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAS is a statewide nonprofit association that provides legislative advocacy, education, and certification programs to Mississippi's 82 county governments. It delivers its core offerings through the Institute for Excellence in County Government (IECG) certification, the MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT) for pooled risk management and insurance, an Annual Convention and Expo, Mid-Winter Legislative Conference, Fall Educational Workshop, and a portfolio of member benefit programs (small loans, disaster relief, scholarship, inmate medical cost containment, and discount programs) funded via county membership dues, event fees, sponsorship, and MASIT program fees.

Product overview

The Mississippi Association of Supervisors is a professional association serving county government officials across Mississippi's 82 counties. Rather than a unified technology product, MAS offers a portfolio of membership services including the Institute for Excellence in County Government (IECG) certification program, the MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT) for risk management and insurance, the MAS Magazine and Association Insider publication, educational conferences and workshops, legislative advocacy services, and various member benefit programs such as disaster relief funds, small loans, employee discount cards, and scholarship programs. The organization also provides an online Member Portal for event registration and membership management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Institute for Excellence in County Government (IECG): Certification program for county supervisors providing education and training credits
• MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT)
• Inside County Lines
• Association Insider

Products and services

• Institute for Excellence in County Government (IECG) Certification A formal certification program for Mississippi county supervisors that provides educational credits and structured professional development in governance, leadership, and management. Members earn credits through designated courses and events tracked through the Engagifii member portal.
• MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT) An insurance trust program administered by MAS providing pooled risk management services and insurance coverage to member counties, including property/casualty coverage, workers compensation, property insurance, employee benefits, cyber coverage (through CFC), HR hotline services, and risk management training (including OSS Academy defensive driving).
• Education and Training Programs Conferences, workshops, and educational sessions covering county government operations, legislative updates, emergency management, road and bridge management, and professional development for county supervisors, administrators, and county staff.
• Legislative Advocacy Services Government affairs representation providing legislative updates, policy advocacy, legislation search, legislative alerts, and support on state and federal issues affecting Mississippi's 82 county governments.
• Annual Conventions and Conferences Large-scale events including the Annual Convention (96th/97th editions), Mid-Winter Legislative Conference, Fall Educational & Policy Development Workshop, and MASIT Risk Management Conference bringing together county supervisors, state officials, vendors, and exhibitors for education, networking, and legislative advocacy.
• Small Loans Program Financial lending program providing small loans to member counties for operational needs and emergencies.
• MAS Disaster Relief Fund Emergency financial assistance program providing relief funding to member counties affected by natural disasters to support recovery efforts.
• Inmate Medical Cost Containment Program Program helping member counties manage and reduce costs associated with inmate medical care and prescription drug expenses.
• MAS Member Portal (Engagifii) Online membership management platform enabling county officials to register for events, access member resources, update profiles, view education credits, manage hotel block information, and process payments.
• Scholarship Program Educational scholarship program for county employees and their dependents to support workforce development and continuing education.
• County Employee Discount Card Program Discount program offering reduced rates on hotels, car rentals, cell phone service, travel, and retail for Mississippi county employees, leveraging group purchasing power across the 82-county membership.
• Inside County Lines Magazine and Association Insider Publication Official publications of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors providing news, updates, feature stories, legislative alerts, and memberSpotlights on county government issues and MAS activities.
• County-to-County Classifieds Online marketplace allowing Mississippi counties to buy, sell, or trade equipment, vehicles, and other goods and services.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NACo (National Association of Counties)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACo is a national partner providing federal legislative updates, resources, and alerts to MAS members. MAS participates in NACo programs and shares NACo Action Alerts (such as the Federal Grant Overhaul alert) with Mississippi county officials. NACo also sponsors the Wednesday Registration Desk at the 97th Annual Convention.
• Entergy MississippicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEntergy Mississippi is a Premier Sponsor and the inaugural County Partner Showcase sponsor for the 97th Annual Convention & Expo, presenting a focused session on the Expo Floor about products and services for county governments.
• Global Medical Response (GMR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Medical Response is a Premier Sponsor Luncheon sponsor for the 97th Annual Convention, supporting the annual expo and vendor program.
• C SpirecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerC Spire is a Premier Sponsor for the Presidents' Celebration Cookout and a Meet & Greet Exhibitor at MAS conferences, providing technology and connectivity solutions for counties with a member discount program.
• MAS Insurance Trust (MASIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMASIT is an insurance trust program administered by MAS providing property and casualty coverage, risk management training, cyber coverage (through CFC), and HR hotline services to member counties. It operates as an internal trust program under the MAS umbrella.
• Affordable Employee Benefits LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffordable Employee Benefits LLC is a Corporate Partner and Premier Sponsor of the Presidents' Celebration Cookout at the 97th Annual Convention, and provides employee benefits offerings to MAS members.
• Government Consultants, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment Consultants, Inc. is a Corporate Partner and Premier Sponsor providing breakfast at the 97th Annual Convention, and also provides breakfast sponsorship for the 2026 Mid-Winter Legislative Conference. They are a consistent Premier Sponsor across multiple MAS events.
• Pafford EMSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPafford EMS is a Premier Sponsor providing the Coffee Station at the 97th Annual Convention, a Meet & Greet Exhibitor, and provides EMS services with a corporate partner relationship with MAS.
• Mississippi PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMississippi Power is a Platinum Sponsor at the 97th Annual Convention and a longstanding Corporate Partner of MAS, providing utility services to county governments.
• Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEMA partners with MAS to provide emergency preparedness education and disaster recovery resources to county governments. MEMA staff speak at MAS educational events and conferences, and MEMA coordinates the 2026 Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program with MAS.
• Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDA partners with MAS to provide economic development resources and strategies for county governments. MDA's executive director presents at MAS Fall Workshops on attracting economic development to counties.
• Neel-Schaffer, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeel-Schaffer, Inc. is a Platinum Sponsor at the 97th Annual Convention and a longstanding Corporate Partner, providing engineering and planning services to county governments.
• Southern Mississippi Planning & Development DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD) is a Premier Sponsor providing lanyards for MAS events and participates in affiliate group meetings alongside county officials and other district planning organizations.
• Butler Snow LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerButler Snow LLP is a Platinum Sponsor at the 97th Annual Convention and contributes to educational sessions on legal topics affecting county governments, such as city inmates in county jails.
• Young Law GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung Law Group is a Premier Sponsor providing Wi-Fi at the 97th Annual Convention and a consistent corporate partner providing legal services to county governments.
• Raymond JamesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRaymond James is a Premier Sponsor for the Tuesday Registration Desk at the 97th Annual Convention and provides financial advisory services as part of the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Program offered to county employees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA): International professional association for local government managers and administrators. Operates across both municipal and county tiers with training, credentialing, and research — broader than MAS but with overlapping professional-development and governance-support functions.
• National Association of Counties (NACo): National-level association representing all U.S. counties. NACo is a formal partner of MAS providing federal legislative updates and Action Alerts, and operates as the broader federal counterpart to MAS's state-level county advocacy role.
• Council of State Governments (CSG): Nonpartisan, multi-branch organization serving all three branches of state government. Operates at a broader governmental level than MAS but shares the advocacy, policy analysis, and member-coordination function across state and local officials.

Direct peers

• National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT): National association representing smaller municipalities and townships. While federal rather than state-level, it shares MAS's core model of legislative advocacy, training, and member services for local government officials.
• Texas Association of Counties: A statewide county-officials association providing legislative representation, training, and risk management services to Texas counties. It is one of the largest and most mature state-level analogues to MAS, with a similar advocacy-plus-services model.
• Mississippi Municipal League: The statewide association for Mississippi's municipal officials, offering legislative advocacy, training, and member services in the same state. It is the closest in-state peer to MAS, serving cities rather than counties but with an analogous advocacy-and-education model.
• Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG): Statewide association representing Georgia county governments with legislative advocacy, training, and insurance/risk management programs (including its own captive insurance program). Highly comparable to MAS's blended advocacy-plus-MASIT model.
• California State Association of Counties (CSAC): State-level association serving California's 58 counties through advocacy, education, and member services. Comparable to MAS in mission and service mix, though operating at much larger scale and in a different policy environment.
• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP): Pennsylvania's statewide association for county commissioners, offering advocacy, training, and member benefit programs. Closely mirrors MAS's structure of legislative representation, education, insurance, and member services for county officials.

Others

• National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO): Membership association for state budget officers focused on fiscal policy, budgeting, and financial management. Adjacent to MAS because counties (and MAS itself) depend on state fiscal policy, but does not directly compete with MAS's advocacy role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/mas_countygov?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mississippi-Association-of-Supervisors-1961197257543554
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mississippi-association-of-supervisors-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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