About Us

The mission of the Hancock Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic, social, and civic well-being of Hancock County with an emphasis on the promotion of industrial, tourism, retail, and agricultural business.

The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is the county’s largest business advocacy organization. Through our 1,500 member representatives, we bring together the collective vision of our area businesses, community partners, elected officials, young professionals, youth, educators, non-profit organizations and engaged citizens to work cooperatively for the future of our community. From every corner of the county, we’re working to create more successful businesses, work opportunities, and a better life for our citizens. It’s a team effort. By being a member of the Chamber, you are supporting those efforts year-round to promote the economic, social, civic and well-being of Hancock County.

The Chamber’s strength in this community, and with local, state and federal issues, rests on its members and their investment in the community and our organization. Get involved with the Chamber, buy local, and support our members in order to keep the Hancock County area a growing and thriving community. Through our customer development events, marketing opportunities, advocacy efforts and many other membership benefits, we believe it is the best investment you can make to attain success.

The Chamber has numerous programs benefiting our members. While some programs assist and promote business, other programs help develop local business leaders into community leaders. More than 400 Chamber members have graduated from the Chamber’s Leadership Hancock County program since its inception in 1996.

Explore our website to learn about the wide range of projects we’re spearheading. If you’re already a member, you have a right to be proud. If you’re considering membership, join today. Be part of the team that’s moving, shaking, and shaping the future of Hancock County.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

2022 Executive Committee

President:  Regan Kane, John McDonald Realty

Vice-President:  Heather Ladner Smith, Butler Snow

Secretary/Executive Director:  Tish H. Williams, Hancock Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer:  Rea Montjoy, CPA, Select Administrative Services

Officer:  Teri Wyly, La Terre Farms

Past President:  Jason Chiniche, Chiniche Engineering & Surveying 2022 Board of Directors

Raymunda Barnes, Pearl River Community College

Bailey Braswell, Edward Jones

Starr Chapman, Rum Kitchen

Jeremy Compretta, Community Bank

John Ferrucci, Silver Slipper Casino & Hotel

Janice Guido, Bay Life Gifts

Marcus Ladner, Farm Bureau

Nikki Moon, Sandy Feet Retreat

Meg Payment, Mississippi Power

Mary M. Perkins, Library Foundation of Hancock County

Barry Regula, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

Leo Seal III, Leo Seal Family Foundation

Chanse Watson, Stennis International Airport

Angelyn T. Zeringue, Past President – SouthGroup Insurance Gulf Coast 2022 Ex-Officio and Committee Chairs

Hancock County Community Development Foundation – Wendy McDonald, Chairman

Liaison to Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission – Janice Guido

Tourism Appointment to Hancock County Tourism & Liaison to the Bay St. Louis Old Town Merchants Association – Alan Lagarde

Ambassadors – Melanie Hotard

Beautification – Katharine Ohman

Education – Raymunda Barnes

Hancock Young Professionals – Kendra MacArthur

Leadership Hancock – Janell Nolan

Relocation – Regan Kane, Janice Guido

Women’s Leadership Roundtable – Mary Jane Mackey Chamber Staff

Tish Haas Williams – Executive Director

Anne Pitre – Marketing & Communications Manager

Katrina Jordan – Membership Services Manager