Board of Directors

The DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission was created on May 6, 1996, by the County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Mississippi Senate Bill 3173. The CVB Commission has seven (7) members, five that are appointed by the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors. The additional at-large members are appointed as members of the DeSoto County Economic Development Council. All commission board members serve terms of four (4) years.

  • President
    • Amelia Lovorn
    • Appointed May 20, 2024
    • Term Expires May 15, 2026
  • Vice President, District 4 Rep
    • Michael Lee
    • Appointed May 20, 2024
    • Term Expires May 15, 2028
  • District 1 Rep
    • Michael Hatcher
    • Appointed August 19, 2013
    • Term Expires May 16, 2026
  • District 2 Rep
    • Bill Sexton
    • Appointed October 7, 2024
    • Term Expires May 15, 2027
  • District 3 Rep
    • Lee Ellingburg
    • Appointed October 7, 2024
    • Term Expires May 15, 2027
  • District 5 Rep
    • Dr. Jason Coleman
    • Appointed May 20, 2024
    • Term Expires May 15, 2028
  • At-Large Rep
    • Tony Jones
    • Appointed December 17, 2018
    • Term Expires May 15, 2028