J. Clay Hays, Jr., M.D., 60 Director of Trustmark since 2017 ( Independent Director ) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Enterprise Risk (Chair) Executive Nominating & Governance Career Highlights: Cardiologist, Partner, Jackson Heart Clinic, PA Experience and qualifications : Dr. Hays is a cardiologist and partner of Jackson Heart Clinic, PA, one of the largest cardiology groups in Mississippi. He is a former chairman of the Mississippi Healthcare Solutions Institute and former director and past president of the Mississippi State Medical Association. He serves as director and secretary of the Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi, a statewide medical malpractice insurer. He is also a Mississippi Delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates and Chair of the Southeast Delegation of the AMA House of Delegates. With extensive experience in the medical industry, Dr. Hays is uniquely positioned to advise Trustmark on the healthcare industry and provide the Board with an important resource for assessing and managing risks. Dr. Hays also served on the Bank Board s Asset/Liability Committee (the responsibilities of which are now performed by the Finance Committee). He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.