Charles Harold Busby (born July 24, 1963) is an American politician, engineer, and businessman formerly serving as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 111th district. He assumed office in 2012 and served until 2024. He currently serves as the Transportation Commissioner for the Southern District, where he assumed office in January 4, 2024.
Busby first worked as a project engineer for Brown & Root and later for Chevron and the Herzog-Hart Corporation. From 2001 to 2023, he served as the president of Orion Engineering. He also worked for Sirius Technical Services.[1][2]
He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 2012.[3] From 2016 to 2023, Busby has served as chair of the House Transportation Committee.[4] He has also served on the state committees of Appropriations, Education, Energy, Gaming, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation, Marine Resources, and Ports, Harbors, and Airports.[3]
On August 10, 2022, Busby announced he would run in the 2023 Mississippi elections for Transportation Commissioner for the Southern District,[4] a position held by outgoing Republican Tom King.[5] He won the seat by a large majority against independent Steve Griffin.[6] He assumed office January 4, 2024.[2]
Personal life
He is married to Felicia Hillman and resides in Pascagoula.[1]