ABOUT
The Hattiesburg Concert Association is a leading presenter and advocate of music, arts, and culture in the state of Mississippi. We are committed to presenting outstanding events that entertain, engage, educate, and enrich community members, students, and tourists of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic levels. Our projects and programs improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors to South Mississippi, effect positive social and economic development, and contribute to Mississippi’s creative economy. We have served the region since 1996 and are steadfast in our commitment to strengthen the arts community.
HCA is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency,
and in part, from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
The Hattiesburg Concert Association is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
Gifts are tax deductible less the market value of any goods or services you receive as part of your donation.
Executive Board
Amanda Powell, Chairwoman of the Board
David Ott, Immediate Past Chair
Kim Howell. Vice-Chairwoman of the Board
Connie Roberts, Secretary
Carolyn McLarnan, Treasurer
Joe Paul
Randy Swan
General Board
Toby Barker
Susan Bone
Anna Laura Brett
Nancy Carpenter
Betty Chain
Elise Cole
Metty George
Kristy Gould
Rachel Hortman
Althea Jerome
Jaime Jimenez
Edward J. Langton
Aubrey Lucas
Carole Marshall
Troy McIntire, Jr.
Lynn McMullan
Peggy McWhorter
Andy Mercier
Michael Miles
Bonnie Moore
Ashley Norton
Aaryanne Preusch
Charles Price
Pam Rouse
Susan Thomson
Jewel Tucker
Percy Watson
Ted Webb
Johnny L. Williams
HCA Staff
Jay Dean – HCA Executive Director, FestivalSouth Founding and Co-Artistic Director
Rachel Ciraldo- HCA Office Manager and Development Coordinator
Mike Lopinto HCA - FestivalSouuth Co-Artistic Director, HCA Graphic Designer
Joseph Wilkinson- Meistersingers Artistic Director
FestivalSouth Staff
Jay Dean - FestivalSouth Co-Artistic Director
Mike Lopinto - FestivalSouth Co-Artistic Director
Theresa Sanchez, FestivalMusic Coordinator
Jennifer Bruton, Youth Ambassadors Coordinator
TBA, Artie Events for Families
TBA, FestivalZ
Jorge Gonzalez, FestivalSouth Chamber Music and Orchestral Academy Coordinator
Ben Watts, FestivalArt Coordinator
Cydney McGee, FestivalDance Coordinator
Randy Swan, FestivalSpeaks Coordinator
Harlan Mapp, FestivalSouth Logistics Coordinator
Angela David-Morris, Festival5K Coordinator
Mandie McKenzie, FestivalCircle Concierge
Stacie Pierce, FestivalSouth Hospitality Coordinator
Meistersinger Officers
Connie Roberts,President
Kim Howell, VP for Membership
Robin Roberts, VP for Development
Althea Jerome, Secretary
Carolyn McLarnan, Treasurer