Meet Johnny

"Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt

Through the Fraternal organization WoodmenLife, Johnny Hoggatt has served his clients and community for over 30 years. From taking care of his clients financial situation to presenting hundreds of American History Awards and American flags to non-profit organizations on the GulfCoast, Johnny continues to serve his community. Johnny serves as Vice-President for his local WoodmenLife Chapter 1446. Through this teamwork Johnny has helped build wheel chair ramps for the handicap, been a supporter and contributor to Feed my Sheep, Fatherless and Widows, playground equipment for local school,  numerous teacher/staff appreciation days for local schools.

Johnny has been married to Kimberly Hatten Hoggatt for 40 years. He resides in Orange Grove, where he loves to host his kids and grandkids. Johnny enjoys the outdoors, including Hunting and Fishing.

If elected as your City Councilman for Ward 7, Johnny commits himself to being a full time councilman known for having the ear of the people in this district.  Vowing to do his utmost very best at serving the people of Ward 7 and doing what is best for the betterment of the citizens, Johnny believes that voters deserve to have an active participant fighting for Northwest Gulfport. He promises to treat everyone with the respect that is deserved and that they mean something to this city.  This is an opportunity for Ward 7 to have a servant leader, a philosophy that he follows in his work and in his church.  Johnny further promises to be sure that our $200 million annual budget is spent wisely and for what bests suits Gulfport.

1982 Graduate of Harrison Central High School-finished with Honors
Began Career in Insurance and Financial Services with WoodmenLife 1992
Member of President’s Club/Cabinet 24 years
Recruiting Sales Manager from 2000-2022
Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow Designation-1993
Fraternal Financial Service Counselor Designation-2021
Member of BelAire Baptist Church since 1982
Served as Deacon since 1996
Jr High and High School boys Sunday School Teacher-10+ years
Currently serving as Chairman of Deacons
Served as Regional Vice President for National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 
Served as State President of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors for Mississippi
Harrison County School System Parent of the Year 1996