Governance
CVB 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 commission has seven members. Five are appointed by the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors. Two at-large members are appointed as members of the DeSoto County Economic Development Council. All members serve four-year terms.
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Governance
Seven members, four-year terms
The commission sets direction for Discover DeSoto and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Members represent DeSoto County districts and at-large economic development seats.
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
Lisa Britt
Appointed August 4, 2025
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
Reach the Discover DeSoto
Questions for the bureau or the board can start with a message to our office. Staff will route the request. Call (662) 393-8770, or visit the contact page. For day-to-day contacts, see the staff listing.