DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Bob Graves

Bob graduated from Winona High School, Mississippi State University, and Mississippi College School of Law. He is a veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 52.

He was a Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch in the Jackson office and retired in 2003. He currently serves as an Arbitrator of Disputes for FINRA.  Bob and his son, Rotarian Jonathan Graves raise Angus cattle on their farm in Carroll County.

He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society Member, and a Paul Harris Benefactor. He was a member of the North Jackson Rotary Club from1984-1986, and a Charter Member and first President of the Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club. He served as Secretary for District 6820 during Rotary year 2003-2004 and District Trainer for 2006-2007 and was President of the Winona Rotary Club for 2007-2008.

Bob is married to the former Carole Watts and they are members of the First Baptist Church of Winona.