Dee Jernigan is a life-long resident of Murfreesboro. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1986. Upon his graduation from Oakland, he attended Auburn University on a four-year Army R.O.T.C. scholarship where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance). After college, he served in the United States Army as an officer and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot-in-command.

Prior to joining MidSouth Bank, Jernigan was Owner and President of The Jernigan Agency, a full service insurance and financial consulting firm representing numerous insurance and financial services companies from 1994 to 1997. In 1997, he joined SunTrust Banks, Inc. as Vice President of Investments. He was responsible for all aspects of office operations including office management; customer service; fiduciary accounts; investment account management; and professional development. He is licensed in property, casualty, life, and health insurance, and maintains Series 7, 63, 65, and 9/10 securities registrations. Jernigan's professional accreditations include Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF).

       In addition to his busy professional schedule, Jernigan participates in many community and civic organizations. He has served or is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors for The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring; Chairman of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission; member of the Board of Directors for Murfreesboro Young Life; and member of the Murfreesboro Golf Commission.

       He, his wife Sheri Freeman Jernigan, and sons, Trey and Parker, are active members of the First United Methodist Church. When not at work, Dee enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, swimming, and the outdoors.

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