Tourism Commission Members

See who in the Hattiesburg community makes up the Tourism Commission members.

The Hattiesburg Tourism Commission, operating as VisitHATTIESBURG™, consists of appointed members:

  • Members of the accommodations industry
  • Member either of the Chamber of Commerce or the Economic Development Foundation
  • Member representing the University of Southern Mississippi
  • Members who serve at large

Frank James, Chair, Hotel Industry Representative
Anthony Harris, P.E., Economic Development Representative
Melanie Archer, Accommodations Industry Representative
Joe Paul, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Shawn Lowrey, At-Large
Michael Marks, At-Large
Bonnie Warren, At-Large

These volunteers work diligently to help lead Hattiesburg's growth in tourism development.