Frank (“Frankie”) a. Castiglia, Jr.

Frankie Castiglia Jr. grew up in Long Beach, Mississippi where he currently resides. A graduate of Long Beach High School, he continued with higher education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College followed by The University of Southern Mississippi.

In April 2019, Frankie retired from Mississippi Power after a stellar 35-year career in departments ranging from Purchasing to Marketing to Facilities and finally Legislative Affairs. His volunteerism on behalf of service to the company included being an active member of Mississippi Power’s Renew Our Rivers Program, the United Way, and the Community Connection.

Frankie has the distinction of being the longest-serving board member of the Harrison County Development Commission having begun his tenure more than 25 years ago. In addition to being the commission’s current president, he has been chair of The Marketing and Engineering/Maintenance Committee and a board member of Associated General Contractors.

Community service continues to play a primary role in Frankie’s life as does his faith. He is actively involved in the St. Thomas Catholic Church as a member of the Building Committee and of the Parish Council. And in 2018, Frankie was honored with the Aline Doherty Citizen of the Year award presented to a community leader who embodies not only honesty and integrity but the “the spirit of Long Beach.”