Executive Director

• Oct 2017 - Present

Director of Marketing and Communications

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for planning, development and implementation of all marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal for the Hattiesburg Convention Commission and the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission. The Director of Marketing and Communications will be both organizations’ strategic marketing leader. This position requires constant innovation in a rapidly changing media environment. Because of this, the position requires vigilant brand management and a deep understanding of traditional and digital media. Creativity, innovation, marketing knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment are required for success in this position.VisitHattiesburg / Hattiesburg Zoo / African American Military History Museum / Historic Saenger Theater / Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center / Visitors Center / Eureka School

Chief Marketing Officer

• Dec 2012 - Nov 2015

An extension of the Governor's office, the Mississippi Development Authority is the state's lead economic development agency focusing on global business investment and existing industry support for the State of Mississippi. The chief marketing officer for MDA leads the agency’s public relations and marketing efforts and coordinates with Mississippi's local and regional economic development organizations on job creation projects. @mdaworks #MississippiWorks #econdev An extension of the Governor's office, the Mississippi Development Authority is the state's lead economic development agency focusing on global business investment and existing industry support for the State of Mississippi. The chief marketing officer for MDA leads the agency’s public relations and marketing efforts and coordinates with Mississippi's local and regional economic development organizations on job creation projects. @mdaworks #MississippiWorks #econdev

Vice President of Marketing

• Jul 2006 - Dec 2012

Lead the public relations and marketing team at Jones where we created and implemented the media and advertising strategies for the college's recruiting, fundraising, and outreach efforts. Academic and athletic event planning, creation of college websites and publications for in-house and external markets, grant writing, and media buys for region. During my time at Jones, our public relations team won more than 100 statewide awards for print design, web design, marketing campaigns, and writing. I will always be a JCJC Bobcat. #timewellspent

EDA Board of Directors Chair

• Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

It was an honor to serve as Chairperson of the Board for the Economic Development Authority of Jones County for two years. Strong community development planning sessions and collaboration for growth were the keys to landing the GE Aviation plant in Ellisville, MS. The folks at the EDA of Jones County are shining stars for our state. www.jonescounty.com

Vice Chair, Board of Directors

• Oct 2007 - Sep 2009

Work closely with appointed members of the community for strategic planning, business development, marketing, chamber related initiatives, and regional economic development.

Chief Executive Officer

• Jun 1996 - Jun 2006

Cybergate was a family-owned internet company that grew to over 5,000 subscribers. My husband, Chris, and his brother, Tommy, and I started the company in 1996. We provided a vast array of internet and data services to south Mississippi. We sold the company to Xfone USA in November 2008. The people we met, the customers we enjoyed, and the lessons we learned about business, networking, and technology have added immeasurable value to our experiences and our lives. Cybergate was a family-owned internet company that grew to over 5,000 subscribers. My husband, Chris, and his brother, Tommy, and I started the company in 1996. We provided a vast array of internet and data services to south Mississippi. We sold the company to Xfone USA in November 2008. The people we met, the customers we enjoyed, and the lessons we learned about business, networking, and technology have added immeasurable value to our experiences and our lives.