Justin Palmer serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Castle, where he provides strategic leadership in talent development, organizational culture, and workforce planning. With a passion for developing people and strengthening organizations, Justin works to build high-performing teams while fostering meaningful connections throughout the community.
Originally from New Albany, Mississippi, Justin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Health Care Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources Management from Delta State University. His professional expertise in human resources and organizational leadership brings valuable perspective to the Community Foundation of East Mississippi Board of Directors.
Justin is an active community leader and serves on the boards of the Rural Hospital Alliance, Boys & Girls Club of East Mississippi, EC HealthNet Family Medicine Residency, and the Prairie Council Advisory Board. He is also a deacon and serves on the Finance and Personnel Committees at Northcrest Baptist Church. His commitment to service is rooted in a desire to help others and strengthen the East Mississippi community.
As a member of the Community Foundation of East Mississippi Board of Directors, Justin is dedicated to expanding the Foundation’s reach by growing donor engagement and connecting individuals with opportunities to make a lasting impact. He and his wife, Ashlyn, have been married for more than ten years and are the proud parents of two sons, Falon and Creed. In his free time, Justin enjoys hunting, fishing, and coaching his sons’ baseball and soccer teams.
