Contact Us
Visit Mississippi Office
501 N. West St.
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-359-3449
Email: tinquiry@mississippi.org
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit Mississippi Team
Rochelle Hicks
Director of Tourism
rhicks@mississippi.org
Teresa Matthews
Deputy Director of Tourism
tmatthews@mississippi.org
Denise Stewart
Executive Assistant
dstewart@mississippi.org
Paige Robertson
Executive Projects Manager
probertson@mississippi.org
Office of Sales
Kammie Carpenter
Chief Sales Officer
601-359-3599
kcarpenter@mississippi.org
Paula Travis
Director of International Sales
601-359-3607
ptravis@mississippi.org
Michael Jones
Director of Sports & Outdoor Adventure
601-359-3603
mjones@mississippi.org
Connie Cossar
Domestic Sales, Meetings & Conventions
601-359-9262
ccossar@mississippi.org
Grace Hodanich
General Sales Coordinator
601-359-9403
ghodanich@mississippi.org
Maggie Lowery
Cultural Programs Manager
601-359-3438
mlowery@mississippi.org
Bevin Messer
Assistant Manager, Office of Sales
601-359-5752
bmesser@mississippi.org
David Strother
Sports Tourism Coordinator
601-359-5750
dstrother@mississippi.org
Office of Marketing & Communications
Katie Coats
Chief Marketing Officer
601-359-3035
kcoats@mississippi.org
Sarah Warnock
Marketing Manager
601-359-3450
swarnock@mississippi.org
Hermine Granberry
Digital Content Manager
601-359-3528
hgranberry@mississippi.org
Office of Visitor Services
Marlon Ivy
Director of Visitor Services
601-359-3129
mivy@mississippi.org
Walter Oglesby
Visitor Services Manager
601-359-2579
woglesby@mississippi.org
About Visit Mississippi
Celebrated as The Hospitality State and proudly known as the Birthplace of America’s Music, Mississippi invites visitors to experience a rich tapestry of culture, history, and unforgettable adventures. From the soulful sounds of the Delta to the serene beauty of the Gulf Coast and Appalachian foothills, Mississippi is a destination where every journey tells a story.
Visit Mississippi, a division of the Mississippi Development Authority, serves as the state’s official destination marketing organization. As storytellers and cultural ambassadors, we champion Mississippi through strategic global marketing, innovative partnerships, and creative collaboration. Our mission is to elevate the state’s thriving tourism economy and inspire visitors from around the world to discover the magic that is Mississippi.
