Cindy Hyde-Smith was guest speaker for MSU President Mark E. Keenumâs Presidential Leadership Seminar on Monday [Oct. 9]. Elected Mississippiâs Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce in 2011, Hyde-Smith also spent 12 years as a state senator for District 39. Dr. Keenum leads class members in discussions on leadership topics and regularly hosts guest speakers including local, state and federal officials, as well as business and civic leaders for the honors course.