Brittney McCurry-Wingate, Founder & CEO
For Brittney McCurry-Wingate, business has always been about people. As Founder and CEO of The Region HR Consulting Firm and The Region HR Technologies, she helps organizations build healthier workplaces where people can grow, feel valued and do their best work. Her journey has been shaped by resilience, purpose and a belief that doing business well should never come at the expense of the people who make it possible.
“One ‘no’ doesn’t mean ‘never;’ it just simply means ‘not yet.’”
WHAT IS AT THE HEART OF YOUR COMPANY? At the end of the day, it really comes down to the people. I started The Region HR Consulting Firm because I believe organizations can do business well and still prioritize the people who make that business possible. We want to help organizations build healthier workplaces where people can grow, feel valued and ultimately do their best work.
WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? Honestly, I’m most proud of building The Region HR Consulting Firm and watching it become something bigger than the idea I originally had in my head. The firm has been recognized locally and nationally for innovation, service and putting people first.
WHAT HAS RESILIENCE TAUGHT YOU ABOUT LEADERSHIP? I’ve learned how to adapt, speak up for myself and trust my instincts, even when I’m walking into a situation where I don’t have all the answers. Probably one of the biggest lessons has been realizing that I don’t have to change who I am to be an effective leader.
WHO WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE YOUR POTENTIAL? Personally, my parents encouraged me every step of the way in building my business. Professionally, I will forever be grateful to Mr. Tod Etheredge, President of Trustmark Bank, who really allowed me the first opportunity to pitch the idea of “The Region HR” to him. After my pitch, he connected me with someone in his network in Texas. He said, “If she approves, you have a winner.” She approved, and I never looked back.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR YOUNGER SELF? I would tell my younger self that you don’t have to have everything figured out before you take the next step. Give yourself permission to learn, make mistakes and grow along the way. Most importantly, trust that who you are and what you bring to the table is enough.
