PALAZZO, Steven, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Gulfport, Harrison County, Miss., February 21, 1970; graduated from Saint Johns High School, Gulfport, Miss., B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1994; M.P.A., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss., 1996; accountant; United States Marine Corps reserve, 1988-1996; Mississippi Army National Guard, 2007-present; member of Mississippi house of representatives, 2007-2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress (January 3, 2011-present).