WHERE BUSINESS &
COMMUNITY UNITE

Vanessa Henson serves as the Communications and Events Director for the Area Development Partnership. She is responsible for the implementation of all Chamber marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities along with overseeing the planning and coordination of the organization’s monthly and signature events. Vanessa is a native of Prentiss, MS and grew up in Hattiesburg. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received a B.A. in Communication. She began her career working with both national and local non-profits. Vanessa served as the Community Relations Director for Christian Services, Inc. where she designed and implemented all marketing and communications efforts. While there, she also managed, THRIVE a program that connected the undeserved population with access to pro bono legal counseling and financial education. Passionate about connecting people and resources, Vanessa values the opportunity to serve members through her time with the Chamber!

Stancey Collins serves as the Communications and Events Manager as part of the Chamber of Commerce division at the Area Development Partnership. In this role, Stancey is responsible for coordinating logistics and executing all events for the organization as well as assisting in communication efforts. Stancey previously worked as a Marketing Associate for Jones Companies and YAK ACCESS. She received her B.S.B.A in Healthcare Marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi and was an active member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity where she served as the Public Relations Chair. She is from Columbia, MS.

Ann Scott Mathis currently serves as Membership Director for the Area Development Partnership’s Chamber of Commerce division. She is responsible for all membership recruitment activities as well as maintaining relationships with existing members. As the Membership Director, she is dedicated to bring a better quality of life and build a better community for the Greater Hattiesburg area by uniting individuals and businesses. Ann Scott attended The University of Mississippi and received her B.P.S in Legal Studies and Political Science. Ann Scott began her career working as a Paralegal in the Hattiesburg area. She then changed career paths and became a Marketing Representative for Grace Healthcare, a medical equipment company. Ann Scott and her husband, John, live in Hattiesburg with their children Charley (13) and John Miles (2).

Jayce Chambliss currently serves as the Investor Relations Director for the Area Development Partnership’s Chamber of Commerce division. Jayce is responsible for membership retention activities, increasing membership value and maintaining engagement amongst members and the business community of the Greater Hattiesburg Area. A native of Hattiesburg, Jayce attended Mississippi State University where she received her B.A. in Public Relations. During her time at MSU, Jayce was a member of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. After graduation, she accepted an internship at Walt Disney World, where she worked and took marketing and leadership courses in Orlando, FL. Although she loved living in Orlando, Jayce is very glad to have returned home with her friends and family in Hattiesburg.