Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter

Serving alumni, friends and prospective students in in Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties in Alabama.

2025 Chapter Volunteer Team

Do not solicit for any reason. Contact information is provided for chapter purposes only.

President – Austin Flint ’17, ‘20
Vice President – Nicholas Tymkiw ‘18
Secretary – Savannah Metz Wolfe ’18, ‘20
Treasurer – Bobby Gustafson ‘19

Board Members:
Rhett Chism ‘18
Greg Olsen ‘85
Carrie Olsen
Emma Starr Wolfe
Jackson Wolfe ’20

Interested in volunteering with our Bulldog Team? We are always adding volunteers to our events and board. If you would like to volunteer with our chapter or need more information, please contact Austin at hsv.msu.alumni@gmail.com or Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.

Chapter Membership Information

If you’re an alumnus or friend of MSU who lives in the greater Huntsville and Decatur areas (based on your mailing address with the Alumni Association), you’re automatically a member of this chapter. An annual gift to Mississippi State made through the MSU Foundation makes you an active member of the MSU Alumni Association and the Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter.

Supporting the Chapter and Scholarship

Financial Support of individuals and businesses is also important to the success of the Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter.  There are two ways to support through the MSU Foundation.

Chapter Scholarship

The Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter has established a scholarship fund in honor of Charles D. Havens, Jr. to be awarded to entering freshmen from the Huntsville and Decatur (north Alabama) area. Help us grow this fund by making a tax-deductible gift, in any amount. Utilize secure online giving by visiting the  MSU Foundation giving website.

Advancement Fund

The Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter Advancement Fund supports the chapter's goals and initiatives. Gifts to this fund help pay for activities and events hosted by the chapter, which ultimately supports the chapter scholarship.
Support the Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter

To use a check, make checks payable to MSU Foundation and send to:

MSU Foundation, P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762

You can also call (662) 325-7000.

gifts designated to one of our chapter funds help students from our area become Bulldogs and graduate from Mississippi State.

Student Recruiting and Scholarship

MSU Undergraduate Admissions (Student Recruitment) North Alabama staff

Jackson Finch , Admissions Counselor for North Alabama
Jrf4789@msstate.edu or 256.321.6767

Jaye West, Regional Assistant Director, Alabama and north Mississippi river region and Ohio Valley region.
jnj25@msstate.edu or 256-520-9117

If you have any questions about student recruiting in north Alabama, please contact any of the counselors. Our North Alabama Counselors live in Huntsville full time and visit area high schools, participate in college and career fairs, talk to students and parents and work full time to recruit Alabama students to become Mississippi State Bulldogs! Alumni and friends are encouraged to assist with student recruiting. If you would like to join the volunteer Alumni Recruitment Network, please sign up online Alumni Recruitment Network or contact Janet Downey, Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement at jdowney@alumni.msstate.edu or 662-325-8515.

Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama Chapter Scholarship in honor of Charles D. Havens, Jr.

Students who complete the general scholarship application after admittance to Mississippi State will automatically be considered if the established criteria of the scholarship are met.

The University Scholarship Committee administers the scholarship program at Mississippi State University. Financial need may be used as consideration in selection. Any scholarships will be awarded on a year-to-year basis.

Awards will be based on funds available. Funds will not be given directly to the recipients; rather, the university business office will credit the recipients' tuition and fees expenses each semester.