Billy Hewes is in his third term as Mayor of the City of Gulfport, Mississippi. His business experience, coupled with his 20 years of service in the State Legislature, has helped him to better understand the needs of his constituents and find solutions for the betterment of the City, and community, at-large. In fostering a “One Coast” mindset, Billy has promoted a comprehensive grass-roots, regional approach that acknowledges, “what benefits one, ultimately benefits all.”