June 16, 2016: Gulf Live: Jackson County Legislators receive an "A" on 2016 Education Report Card
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
Twenty members of the legislature, including 13 in the House and seven in the Senate were named to the Honor Roll, which recognizes key members who led on education issues this year.
In the Senate, the members were: Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Burton, Senate Education Committee Chairman Gray Tollison, Senators Chris Caughman, Buck Clarke, Joey Fillingane, John Polk, and Michael Watson.
In the House, the members were: Speaker Philip Gunn, Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, Representatives Toby Barker, Joel Bomgar, Randy Boyd, Charles Busby, Larry Byrd, Angela Cockerham, Carolyn Crawford, Dana Criswell, Deborah Dixon, and Brad Touchstone.
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Apr 11, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Legislative odd couple form bond
Joel Bomgar is a first-term Republican legislator from Madison who touts conservative family values. Kabir Karriem is a first-term Democratic legislator from Columbus who is viewed as liberal on most issues. Mar 8, 2016: Mississippi Gun News: MS House Seeks to Reign In Anti-Second Amendment Judges
H. B. No. 571 passed 78-42 by the following vote:Yeas–Aguirre, Arnold, Baker, Barker, Barnett, Barton, Beckett, Bell (21st), Bennett, Bomgar, Bounds, Boyd, Brown, Burnett, Busby, Byrd, Carpenter, Chism, Crawford, Criswell, Currie, Denny, Eubanks, Eure, Evans (45th), Formby, Foster, Frierson, Gipson, Guice, Hale, Haney, Henley, Hood, Hopkins, Horne, Huddleston (15th), Johnson (87th), Kinkade, Ladner, Lamar, Mangold, Massengill, McLeod, McNeal, Mettetal, Mickens, Miles, Mims, Monsour, Moore, Morgan, Oliver, Patterson, Pigott, Powell, Read, Reynolds, Roberson, Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rushing, Sanford, Shirley, Shows, Smith, Snowden, Staples, Steverson, Touchstone, Tullos, Turner, Weathersby, White, Willis, Wilson, Zuber, Mr. Speaker. Total–78. |
Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Education Bill Roundup
HB 943: An act to rename the 'Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act" to the "Equal Opportunity for All Students Act." Sponsor: Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon. As presented by Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, the bill revises eligibility for Education Savings Accounts to include low-income as well as special-needs students, with special-needs students still receiving the $6,500, and students from low-, middle- and high-income families receiving $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000, respectively. As of the beginning of the year, families utilize 131 of the 433 vouchers available under the current program.
HB 943: An act to rename the 'Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act" to the "Equal Opportunity for All Students Act." Sponsor: Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon. As presented by Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, the bill revises eligibility for Education Savings Accounts to include low-income as well as special-needs students, with special-needs students still receiving the $6,500, and students from low-, middle- and high-income families receiving $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000, respectively. As of the beginning of the year, families utilize 131 of the 433 vouchers available under the current program.
Feb 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Voucher Bill Moves Forward in Mississippi Legislature
Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, who presented the bill, says parental satisfaction is the best accountability. "The accountability that always matters is to the parents," Bomgar said.
Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, who presented the bill, says parental satisfaction is the best accountability. "The accountability that always matters is to the parents," Bomgar said.
Feb 4, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Without Public Input, Mississippi to Spend $78,000 Per Job for Megasite, Shipyard
The 196-page bill passed the House 118-3. Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, was among three Republicans who voted no on the measure.
The 196-page bill passed the House 118-3. Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, was among three Republicans who voted no on the measure.
Jan 27, 2016: Madison County Journal: Bomgar: No excuses for 2016
Freshman legislator Rep. Joel Bomgar (R-Madison) is four weeks in to the new legislative session and is calling 2016 "The Year of No Excuses."
Freshman legislator Rep. Joel Bomgar (R-Madison) is four weeks in to the new legislative session and is calling 2016 "The Year of No Excuses."
Dec 30, 3015: Madison County Journal: Legislators push for tax reform in '16
Freshman state Rep. Joel Bomgar said Republicans control a supermajority in both the House and Senate and there should be no excuse not to pass conservative reforms this session.
Freshman state Rep. Joel Bomgar said Republicans control a supermajority in both the House and Senate and there should be no excuse not to pass conservative reforms this session.
Dec 9, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY/Presidential primaries
State Representative-elect Joel Bomgar (R-Madison), who will represent District 58, announced he has chosen to support Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul for President in the Republican Primary. Paul will be in Jackson on Friday, December 18 for a lunch fundraiser.
State Representative-elect Joel Bomgar (R-Madison), who will represent District 58, announced he has chosen to support Kentucky U.S. Senator Rand Paul for President in the Republican Primary. Paul will be in Jackson on Friday, December 18 for a lunch fundraiser.
Aug 12, 2015: Madison County Journal: PERRY: 'Silent Knight' for Dems
Other House seats of interest include Democrat Reecy Dickson (House 42) who failed to make a run-off; and Democrats Bob Huddleston (House 30) and Karl Gibbs (House 36) both advancing to run-offs. Kathy Sykes and Sam Begley meet again in a run-off in Hinds County for the seat of Democrat Jim Evans (House 70) who withdrew after a residency challenge. Republican Joel Bomgar took 68 percent against Bruce Bartley for the seat of retiring Rita Martinson (House 58) in Madison County.
Other House seats of interest include Democrat Reecy Dickson (House 42) who failed to make a run-off; and Democrats Bob Huddleston (House 30) and Karl Gibbs (House 36) both advancing to run-offs. Kathy Sykes and Sam Begley meet again in a run-off in Hinds County for the seat of Democrat Jim Evans (House 70) who withdrew after a residency challenge. Republican Joel Bomgar took 68 percent against Bruce Bartley for the seat of retiring Rita Martinson (House 58) in Madison County.
Aug 5, 2015: Cottonmouth: Announcing the Bomgar Caucus
Joel Bomgar, the financial muscle behind this plot to defeat public education supporters, won a solid victory in his race for House District 58 in Madison County. Using his personal fortune, Bomgar spent what it took in order to capture this seat.
Joel Bomgar, the financial muscle behind this plot to defeat public education supporters, won a solid victory in his race for House District 58 in Madison County. Using his personal fortune, Bomgar spent what it took in order to capture this seat.
Aug 4, 2015: WJTV: The Latest: Many incumbent lawmakers clear path to new terms
Software company founder Joel Bomgar has won a closely watched House race in Madison County. Bomgar defeated Bruce Bartley in the Republican primary in a district centered in the eastern part of the city of Madison. Because there are no other candidates on the general election ballot, Bomgar will win election to the House for his first term. He replaces Rep. Rita Martinson, who retired.
Software company founder Joel Bomgar has won a closely watched House race in Madison County. Bomgar defeated Bruce Bartley in the Republican primary in a district centered in the eastern part of the city of Madison. Because there are no other candidates on the general election ballot, Bomgar will win election to the House for his first term. He replaces Rep. Rita Martinson, who retired.
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May 1, 2015: Youtube: Joel Bomgar for State Representative Campaign Update - May
Apr 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Mississippi making a splash in innovation
“It’s about the only industry where you just need you and your laptop to start a company,” says Joel Bomgar, founder of Ridgeland’s Bomgar Corp., which provides remote support software services. |
Mar 15, 2015: Daily Journal: School-choice PAC eyes some GOP incumbents
The first financial report filed at the Secretary of State’s office by Empower Mississippi showed contributions of $55,000, including $25,000 from Joel Bomgar of Madison, who has developed a successful Internet company and is considered the front runner to capture an open House seat.
The first financial report filed at the Secretary of State’s office by Empower Mississippi showed contributions of $55,000, including $25,000 from Joel Bomgar of Madison, who has developed a successful Internet company and is considered the front runner to capture an open House seat.
Mar 4, 2015: Mississippi Christian Living: LIVING MY CALL—Called to Make a Difference in Community
Joel Bomgar is living his call and venturing into the political desert with the hopes of planting seeds of conservative values in the Mississippi Legislature and tending to the soil of his district in Madison and Ridgeland.
Joel Bomgar is living his call and venturing into the political desert with the hopes of planting seeds of conservative values in the Mississippi Legislature and tending to the soil of his district in Madison and Ridgeland.
Jan 27, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Fitch gets serious opponent; Bomgar rolling in campaign cash
Meanwhile, businessman Joel Bomgar, in his first foray into politics, has raised an eye popping amount of campaign money for the Madison County-Ridgeland House post being vacated by longtime Rep. Rita Martinson, who is not seeking re-election.
Meanwhile, businessman Joel Bomgar, in his first foray into politics, has raised an eye popping amount of campaign money for the Madison County-Ridgeland House post being vacated by longtime Rep. Rita Martinson, who is not seeking re-election.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Analysis: Election-Year Politicking Starts
Joel Bomgar, a technology entrepreneur who founded the multi-million dollar Bomgar Corp., declared his candidacy for the Republican primary in Mississippi House of Representatives District 58, the seat of retiring Republican Rita Martinson.
Joel Bomgar, a technology entrepreneur who founded the multi-million dollar Bomgar Corp., declared his candidacy for the Republican primary in Mississippi House of Representatives District 58, the seat of retiring Republican Rita Martinson.
Dec 26, 2014: Z-News Mississippi: Joel Bomgar Positioning himself to run for Retiring Rep Rita Martinson Seat
Local tech executive Joel Bomgar appears primed to make a run at Martinson's soon-to-be-vacant seat.
Local tech executive Joel Bomgar appears primed to make a run at Martinson's soon-to-be-vacant seat.
Nov 5, 2014: Weidie Report: Mississippi Open House Seat Won’t Be Competitive
Successful businessman Joel Bomgar, founder of Bomgar Corporation, has already announced he will seek to replace Martinson.
Successful businessman Joel Bomgar, founder of Bomgar Corporation, has already announced he will seek to replace Martinson.
Oct 16, 2014: Mississippi PEP: Rep. Rita Martinson won’t seek re-election in 2015, Joel Bomgar expected to make a run for seat.
As the rumors have flown, tech executive Joel Bomgar has said he would consider running if Martinson does not.
As the rumors have flown, tech executive Joel Bomgar has said he would consider running if Martinson does not.
Sept 24, 2014: Mississippi Business journal: Martin Willoughby talks to Joel Bomgar
Joel Bomgar is the founder of Bomgar Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise remote support solutions. The company had an ownership change in May when TA Associates, a global private equity firm, acquired a majority interest in the company.
Joel Bomgar is the founder of Bomgar Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise remote support solutions. The company had an ownership change in May when TA Associates, a global private equity firm, acquired a majority interest in the company.
Sept 24, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Planting the Seeds of Big Ideas
On Nov. 6, Jackson will host its first TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) event, TEDxJackson. The theme is "Fertile Ground," and includes a wide range of speakers including Joel Bomgar, the founder and CEO of Bomgar, one of the fastest-growing businesses in North America and headquartered here in Ridgeland. His software allows easy remote access to computers and mobile devices.
On Nov. 6, Jackson will host its first TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) event, TEDxJackson. The theme is "Fertile Ground," and includes a wide range of speakers including Joel Bomgar, the founder and CEO of Bomgar, one of the fastest-growing businesses in North America and headquartered here in Ridgeland. His software allows easy remote access to computers and mobile devices.
May 17, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Tip: What is your pet peeve?
Joel Bomgar, founder, Bomgar: Unnecessary replies to emails and text messages. Far too much time is wasted by emails that say simply “thanks” or text messages that say “K” or “OK”. We live in a world where virtually 100 percent of electronic communication is received by the recipient. Unless you know the sender absolutely needs to know for certain that you got the message, there is no need to send that last one-word or one-letter response.
Joel Bomgar, founder, Bomgar: Unnecessary replies to emails and text messages. Far too much time is wasted by emails that say simply “thanks” or text messages that say “K” or “OK”. We live in a world where virtually 100 percent of electronic communication is received by the recipient. Unless you know the sender absolutely needs to know for certain that you got the message, there is no need to send that last one-word or one-letter response.
Apr 4, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Senate Panel Blocks Bomgar from Education Board
The Senate Education Committee blocked Joel Bomgar's nomination to join the state Board of Education Thursday on an 8-7 vote.
The Senate Education Committee blocked Joel Bomgar's nomination to join the state Board of Education Thursday on an 8-7 vote.
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In 2003, while working as a field network engineer Joel Bomgar developed the first version of the Bomgar remote support solution as a way to provide remote technical support to disparate users without leaving his desk. Since the company’s founding in 2003, Joel has led the company to acquire over 7,500 customers and increase revenues by over 500 percent. The company’s rapid growth has been recognized by numerous awards, including Deloitte’s Fast 500, and Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500|5000 for 5 consecutive years. Prior to starting Bomgar Corporation, Joel worked as a senior network engineer for Business Communications, Inc. (BCI), a systems integrator, where he was responsible for providing technical support and assistance to all of BCI’s customers. Joel has nearly a decade of experience in network engineering, and served in the Mississippi Air National Guard where he honed his networking and computer skills, earning numerous network certifications. Joel graduated from Belhaven College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and serves on numerous technology and public policy boards
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Aug 16, 2010: CBS News: Is There a Memorable Brand Hidden in Your Name?
My BNET colleague John Warrillow thinks it's a bad idea to use your name as a company name. He makes a compelling case on his blog, but after a recent chat with Joel Bomgar (aka Bomgaars), the CEO and founder of Bomgar Corp. in Ridgeland, MISS, I'm not so sure I agree 100% with John. Sept 23, 2009: Jackson Free Press: Joel Bomgar
When Joel Bomgar developed a new type of software at age 23, he had no idea that in a few years, he would be running one of the fastest growing technology companies in the country. He was simply trying to save time. 
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