William G. Yates III, 53 Director of Trustmark since 2009 (Independent Director) Trustmark Corporation Committees: Finance Career Highlights: President and CEO, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company President and CEO, The Yates Companies, Inc. Experience and qualifications: Mr. Yates is the president and chief executive officer of a commercial construction company with operating divisions located throughout the Southeast, many of which are within markets served by Trustmark. Mr. Yates knowledge of these markets, as well as his leadership experience in the various aspects of the construction industry, including employee relations matters, contract negotiations, and risk management, provide the Board with an important resource for assessing and managing risks and planning for corporate strategy. He formerly served as a member of the Bank Board s Asset/Liability Committee and Credit Policy Committee (the responsibilities of which are now performed by the Finance Committee and the Enterprise Risk Committee, respectively). In January 2021, Mr. Yates was appointed a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, New Orleans Branch. In addition, Mr. Yates serves on the newly formed Mississippi Business Alliance Board of Directors. He previously served on the Mississippi Economic Council Board of Directors from 2011 to 2025, including as a former chairman. Mr. Yates also serves on the Mississippi Partnership for Economic Development Board of Directors. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.