Board of Directors

  • Matthew B. Collins, President

    Avid fan and graduate of Mississippi State University, Matt Collins is a Partner and licensed inspector at Construction Inspection Service, LLC.

    Matt lives in Jackson, MS and enjoys spending time with his dog Sully, being outdoors, and grilling out with friends.

    Matt helped form the tournament when it began in 2016. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are causes near and dear to Matt. His efforts to coordinate the tournament and raise funds for suicide prevention and scholarships for Madison County students are driven by his desire to honor his friend, Stuart Smith.

  • G. Reed Brantley, Vice President

  • Sterling A. McCool, Secretary

    A third generation real estate professional and second generation auctioneer in the state of Mississippi, Sterling provides commercial real estate services for The Overby Company.

    Earning the coveted CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation, Sterling was recently named as a Top 50 Under 40 Business Leader in the state as well as a Community Champion by the Mississippi Association of REALTORS for exceptional contributions towards improving communities throughout the state.

    Passionate for the outdoors, he enjoys whitewater kayaking, skiing, mountain biking but prefers any time spent with his wife, son and three dogs

  • Philip M. Anthony, Treasurer

    A graduate of Mississippi State University and the Mississippi College School of Law, Philip Anthony is a Managing Member of Dallas Anthony & Jeffords PLLC. In 2020, Philip was nominated as a Best Business and Startup finalist, accrediting the honor to his dedication toward giving back to his home city. In addition to helping clients work through the myriad legal issues he covers, Anthony also tries to help them think about and frame their goals.

    Philip, his wife Taylor, and their son Sanders are members of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. Philip is also on the Board of Directors for local non-profit organizations and is active in the community.