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The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick off its centennial year, celebrating a century of fostering growth, innovation, and community spirit. Established in 1925 as the Bay St. Louis Chamber of Commerce by the Rotary Club, the organization officially became the Hancock Chamber in 1945. Today, it remains a cornerstone of economic and community development in Hancock County.

“As we step into our 100th year, we reflect on our rich history while looking forward to an exciting future. This milestone year is not just about celebrating our past—it’s about laying the foundation for the next century of success. There’s a place here for everyone who wants to make a difference in their business and our community, and there’s no better time to become a member than during the 100th anniversary of our founding by the Bay St. Louis Rotary,” said Tish Haas Williams, Executive Director of the Hancock Chamber.

2025 Board of Directors

President: Heather Ladner Smith, Butler Snow
Vice-President: Jeremy Compretta, Community Bank
Secretary/Executive Director: Tish Haas Williams, Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer: Rea Montjoy, CPA, Select Administrative Services
Past President: Regan Kane, John McDonald Realty
Officer: Bailey Braswell, Edward Jones

Board of Directors: Jill Barnett, Keesler Federal Credit Union; John Brdecka, Hancock County Library System; Jason Chiniche, Chiniche Engineering & Surveying; Angi Truebner-Webb, Silver Slipper Casino Hotel; Barry Regula, Hollywood Casino; Teri Wyly, La Terre Farms; Dr. Raymunda Barnes, Pearl River Community College; Janice Guido, Bay Life Gifts; Nikki Moon, Sandy Feet Retreat; T.J. Pruitt, Mississippi Power; Angelyn Zeringue, SouthGroup Insurance Gulf Coast; Erin Lee, Hancock Whitney; Angie Necaise, Coastline Title & Escrow.

2025 Ex-Officio and Committee Chairs

Hancock County Community Development Foundation President: Ray Wesson, BankPlus
Tourism Appointment to Hancock County Tourism: Alan Lagarde, Lagarde’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Ambassadors: Melanie Hotard, Ochsner Medical Center Hancock
Beautification: Katharine Ohman
Education: Dr. Raymunda Barnes, Pearl River Community College
Hancock Young Professionals: Jordan Bradford, Nammo
Leadership Hancock: Janell Nolan, Coast Electric
Relocation: Aissa Wiggins, John McDonald Realty

The Hancock Chamber’s 2025 calendar of events is now available online. Click here to access it. You can navigate to it by clicking the “Events” icon under the image on our homepage or through the “Events” tab in the navigation menu. Click here to download a printable yearly calendar. 

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