ABOUT MMA:
TOGETHER WE grow
Founded in 2018, Midtown Merchants Association is a nonprofit, community business organization designed to promote the identity, growth, improvement, and enhancement of Midtown Hattiesburg. Together with our members, MMA works to support existing businesses, influence new development and public works that will positively impact our neighborhood, and provide more opportunity for community involvement and togetherness. Our ultimate goal is to make Midtown Hattiesburg a more vibrant, attractive, and profitable place to live, work, and play.
Our membership is open to all businesses, organizations, and individuals in Midtown who would like to support and advance our collective goals and mission.

Board of Directors

Ed Hargrove, 2025 President
AccelerateMS

Chase Barnes, 2025 Vice President
The First Bank

Ann Claire Kelly, 2025 Secretary
ALFA Insurance

Morgan Kuhn, 2025 Treasurer
Donnell & Company

Amanda Blackburn
FASTSIGNS

Jared Carlson
London & Stetelman

Sid Gonsoulin
City of Hattiesburg

Wes Rouse
The First Bank

Joel Ingram
Hub Development

Paige Robertson
Visit Hattiesburg

Markus Simmons
London & Stetelman

Robert St. John
New South Restaurant Group

JT Tisdale
University of Southern Mississippi

Tonia Ware
Mississippi Power

Morgan Willis
Cadence Bank

Amanda Sanford
Jones Companies

Ed Hargrove, 2025 President
AccelerateMS

Chase Barnes, 2025 Vice President
The First Bank

Ann Claire Kelly, 2025 Secretary
ALFA Insurance

Morgan Kuhn, 2025 Treasurer
Donnell & Company

Amanda Blackburn
FASTSIGNS

Jared Carlson
London & Stetelman

Sid Gonsoulin
City of Hattiesburg

Wes Rouse
The First Bank

Joel Ingram
Hub Development

Paige Robertson
Visit Hattiesburg

Markus Simmons
London & Stetelman

Robert St. John
New South Restaurant Group

JT Tisdale
University of Southern Mississippi

Tonia Ware
Mississippi Power

Morgan Willis
Cadence Bank

Amanda Sanford
Jones Companies