- Dawn H. Beam; Born May 15, 1964 in Marks, Mississippi
- Married to Dr. Stephen Beam
- The Beams have five children
- Caldwell High School, Columbus, Mississippi 1982
- University of Mississippi, B.A., 1986
- University of Mississippi School of Law 1989
- General Practice of Law 1989-2010
- Lamar County Prosecuting Attorney 2007-2010
- Former Chair of Domestic Relations Section of the Mississippi Bar
- Sumrall Development Foundation
- Sumrall Lion’s Club
- Founder and Leader of Lamar County Youth Council
- Various other activities