Joel Bomgar

Joel Bomgar
Bomgar speaking with attendees at the 2018 Young Americans for Liberty National Convention
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 58th district
In office January 5, 2016 – January 2, 2024
Preceded by	Rita Martinson
Succeeded by	Jonathan McMillan
Personal details
Born	Joel Bomgar (1980-02-06) February 6, 1980 (age 44)
Political party	Republican
Children	4
Residence(s)	Madison, Mississippi, U.S.
Alma mater	Belhaven University
Occupation	Politician, businessman

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. "Joel Bomgar". Mississippi House of Representatives. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
4. 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.