
WHAT ARE WE?
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau is a non-profit, membership organization. The primary goals/mission are to promote tourism, provide progressive leadership for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs, Jackson County area and gulf coast and to enhance local culture and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification.
In 1989, Ocean Springs became a national main street community designating the Chamber as the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street. Today, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau is a non-profit, private organization located in the heart of downtown and not only serves to promote and preserve, but also informs as the official city’s visitor center. Ocean Springs Main Street became a recipient of the Great American Main Street Award in 2013. For more history on Ocean Springs, visit www.oceanspringsarchives.net.
WHAT WE DO
PROMOTE TOURISM
with a town Visitors Center, creation and execution of community events and festivals, and production and distribution of marketing materials to showcase Ocean Springs to the world.
PROVIDE PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP
for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs, Jackson County area.
ENHANCE LOCAL CULTURE
and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification.
WHO WE ARE
CYNTHIA SUTTON
Executive Director
Cynthia@oceanspringschamber.com
As a native of Ocean Springs, Cynthia serves as the executive director for the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street – Tourism Bureau. She oversees and manages all efforts for the three tier organization including creating, planning and executing events such as the award winning Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival.
She received her Bachelors of Arts in Speech Communication/Broadcast Journalism from William Carey University and her Master’s in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a graduate of Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College, Leadership Jackson County and is one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women and Community Leader through the One Coast Awards.
Sutton currently serves on the board for Mississippi Main Street Association, Mississippi Gulf Coast Restaurant and Hospitality Association and Advisory Board for Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Other board services have included the Mississippi Tourism Association, Public Relations Association of Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter, Bicentennial Celebration Committee and others.
Chamber Team
MORGAN OLINDE BROUSSARD
Executive Assistant/Tourism & Marketing Coordinator
DANNY WALTON
Membership Coordinator/Events Logistics
APRIL CHEWNING
Events Assistant
FRED SALINAS
Social Media Photographer
TIM FORTNEY
Bookkeeper
If you have any questions, contact us at mail@oceanspringschamber.com. Media related questions, email cynthia@oceanspringschamber.com.
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Sandra Carter, Retired
Vice President: Jeff Shepard, Mississippi Power
Secretary: Zane Wells, Edward Jones
Treasurer: David Thompson, The People’s Bank
Ex Officio: Carole Marie Stuart, The Birdhouse
Executive Director: Cynthia Sutton
DIRECTORS
Brandin Brosh, Charisma
Trey Brennan, Ocean Springs School District
Caretta Hall, M&M Bank
Dan Mobley, Retired
Dr. Bill Moore, MS Coast OB-Gyn
Chris Crocker, Crocker Heating and Air
Tommy Sessum, Chevron
Amanda Grey, Ingalls Shipbuilding
Dr. Nathan Sumner, Keesler Air Force Base
Shirley LeRoy, South Mississippi Living