Percy Thornton

Board Member

Percy was born and raised in Jackson, MS. He graduated from Jackson Central High School. He joined the United States Air Force after graduating and served four years spending his last twelve months of duty in Vietnam.
Percy has been married to Margie, his high school sweetheart, for almost fifty years. He and Margie have two married children, Mike and Kim along with four amazing grandchildren, Haley, Spencer, Drew and Meredith. Percy and Margie live in Clinton, MS.

Percy is co-founder and CEO of Southern States Utility Trailer Sales, Inc. and H & P Leasing, Inc. The two companies sell, service, and lease semi-trailers at locations in Richland, MS, Olive Branch, MS, and Monroe, LA. Southern States represents Utility Trailer Manufacturing, Carrier Transicold, Peerless Trailers and Reitnouer Trailers. Southern States was the Carrier Transicold 2015 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

Percy is presently transitioning toward retirement as his son Mike takes the primary leadership role in the two companies along with an experienced senior management group.

Percy presently serves on the Board of Trustees at Mississippi College and has previously served on the Hinds Community College Foundation Board and the Mississippi Food Network Board of Directors. He has also served on the national dealer councils for Utility Trailer Manufacturing and Carrier Transicold.

Percy is an active member at Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton, MS, where he serves as an Elder.

Percy’s favorite hobby is playing golf with his family and friends. He also enjoys water sports as a special time to spend with his family.