Davis Pace (Alpha Upsilon–Mississippi ’07), Mississippi Enterprise for Technology’s (MSET) President and CEO, has been named one of Mississippi’s Top CEOs by the Mississippi Business Journal. The honor was presented on June 13, 2024, during the seventh annual CEO Awards of Mississippi at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson.
Davis Pace has been recognized for his exemplary leadership and contributions to Mississippi’s economy. Under his guidance, MSET has seen significant growth and expanded its strategic partnerships with NASA, the Navy, the Mississippi Development Authority, and the state’s R-1 universities.
A key highlight of Davis’s tenure is the creation of the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi (ADAM), where he serves as the inaugural Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also established an annual symposium focused on aerospace and defense technology and manufacturing.
Before joining MSET, Davis worked nearly a decade in Washington, D.C., specializing in technology, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, holding senior roles with the House Foreign Affairs Committee and key U.S. representatives.
