Representative Ronnie C. Crudup Jr. was born and raised in Jackson, MS. He is a graduate of Murrah High School and Belhaven University. A committed family man; Rep. Crudup is married to Andrea Crudup and together they have 3 beautiful children. Rep. Crudup and his family reside and work in Jackson where he is Executive Director of New Horizon Ministries, Inc. and a Mississippi State Representative for District 71.

Representative Crudup has been involved in affordable homeownership and youth development for over a decade. He has also organized the New Horizon Ministries food pantry during the height of Covid and the water distribution efforts in Jackson during the water crises. Representative Crudup has been a strong advocate for the city of Jackson and the next
generation. Rep. Crudup had a major hand in the creation of the Faith Scholarship in the State of Mississippi; which gives full college scholarship to current and former foster youth.

 

Representative Crudup is responsible for fundraising and reopening of the Hertz swimming pool in South Jackson that was closed. His team successfully staffed and ran the pool for five years. Most recently, Crudup is responsible for fundraising and the building of a new sports complex in South Jackson called The Ark. The Ark is a multisport complex that encourages fitness for all ages, hosts athletic tournaments and also give youth a positive outlet through sports.

 

Representative Crudup has secured state funding for numerous projects for the city of Jackson, which includes funding for The Jackson Planetarium, Livingston Park and blight funding for South and West Jackson. Representative Crudup sits on numerous boards and advisory councils in the Jackson metro area. He continues to serve his area and make an impact
throughout the city of Jackson.