Home in Washington County at 525 Delta City Road in Hollandale, MS

Bruce West was born and raised in Drew, Mississippi, in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. He graduated from North Sunflower Academy and went on to attend Mississippi Delta Community College, where he was a member of the football team. Bruce later earned a degree in Agronomy from Mississippi State University.

He and his wife, Gwendolyn, have lived in Hollandale, Mississippi, for over 40 years. They are proud parents of two children and grandparents to five wonderful grandchildren. Both are active members of the Hollandale United Methodist Church.

Bruce has spent the majority of his career in retail agriculture, serving as a sales agronomist and in various managerial roles. He is a Certified Crop Advisor, recognized by the American Society of Agronomy, and previously served as president of the organization’s Mississippi chapter. He also holds a Mississippi Consultant License in three categories.

In 2024, Bruce earned the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the Realtor Land Institute. He is a recipient of the APEX Award, recognizing him as one of the top-performing land agents in the United States. Additionally, he holds broker licenses in both Mississippi and Arkansas.

An avid outdoorsman, Bruce enjoys hunting, fishing, and a variety of outdoor activities. With his agricultural background and experience as a landowner, he brings a deep understanding of land and its many uses. His specialties include farmland, recreational properties, and commercial real estate. Bruce is known for his honesty, integrity, dependability, and unwavering commitment to meeting his clients’ needs.

Robert R. Ballinger resides in Hollandale, MS. Rob and his wife Sherry, married 35 years, are both active members of the Hollandale Methodist Church. They have two daughters, Shelby Miller (Hayes) of Leland, MS and Sarah Brantley (Brayden) of Lake Village, AR. Rob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Arkansas Tech University in 1989. He worked for Delta Wildlife as Field Operations Director from 1990-1997. Rob is currently on staff at Wildlife Mississippi and has been employed there since 1997 as the Wetlands Coordinator, focusing mainly on restoration efforts concerning Wetlands Reserve Easements. Rob was granted the designation of Certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society in 2004.  His interests include spending time with family, spending time outdoors, especially during the Spring – turkey hunting, fishing and playing golf.