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 served in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 58th district from 2016 to 2024.

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 had a revenue of around $50 million, 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 Mississippi Economic Council 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]

As of May 2022, he is the president of Próspera, a company that is developing a governance platform and semi-autonomous city of St. John's Bay on the Honduran island of Roatan.[5]

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.[6]

Personal life

Bomgar is married to Rachel Roberts.[3] They reside in Madison, Mississippi.[3]

Bomgar is of Presbyterian faith.[3]

References

  1. ^ Fenn, Donna (August 16, 2010). "Is There a Memorable Brand Hidden in Your Name?". CBS News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Blakely, Lindsay (December 23, 2010). "A New Brand Name Changed Everything". CBS News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Joel Bomgar". Mississippi House of Representatives. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Ayres, Jeff (May 1, 2014). "Boston group buys majority of Bomgar Corp". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Marlon (April 30, 2022). "Honduran economic zones in 'limbo' after government repeal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  6. ^ 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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