Alumni Spotlight: Michael L. Jenkins ’89
A Career of Skilled Leadership and Service
With 34 years at Foundation Construction Company, Michael L. Jenkins ’89 has built a career bringing people, technical knowledge, and careful coordination together as a project manager.
His experience spans construction, manufacturing, and maintenance projects in the public and private sectors. Working with engineers, architects, project owners, subcontractors, and city officials, Michael helps navigate the many moving parts of construction management.
A Master Electrician, Michael earned a vocational certificate in General Electricity and Wiring from Hinds Community College and completed NECA/IBEW apprenticeship training. He also spent seven years as an electrical adjunct instructor at Hinds, sharing his knowledge with future tradespeople, and served as facilities director for the Jackson Medical Foundation.
His current projects include the Iowa Hall STEM Center at Piney Woods—a meaningful connection between his professional work and his alma mater.
Michael’s commitment to service extends to Greater Fairview Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi, where he directs the Keepers of the Family Ministry, serves in the Deacon’s Ministry and Mighty Men of Valor, and teaches Sunday School.
He and his wife, Dr. Joyce Jenkins, live in Raymond, Mississippi, and have two children and two grandchildren. Outside of work, Michael enjoys hunting, skeet shooting, caring for his lawn, and spending time with family—especially his grandchildren.
We are proud to celebrate Michael’s professional accomplishments, dedication to teaching, and service to his community.
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What an inspiring alumni spotlight! Michael’s dedication to his craft and community feels like a true jewel shuffle of leadership and hard work.
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