SHERRY OWEN Broker/Owner, Owen & Co., LLC Real Estate Sherry Owen is known for her passionate commitment to her clients, professionalism, innovative marketing and knowledge of our Mississippi Gulf Coast. A long-time resident with deep family roots, her success in real estate includes residential, condo, commercial, land and investment property sales. The Owen family has been in business since 1945. JOANNE O'KEEFE Owner, Nezaty's Cafe After receiving her MBA, Joanne began a career in waste management and later became a market development manager for environmental emergency response companies in Atlanta. In 2002, she and her son, Jeff, returned home to the Coast. Joanne purchased Nezaty's Cafe in 2005, starting her second career. KATE DENNIS SPEAR VP of Sales & Development Specialty Contractors & Associates, Inc. A third-generation commercial contractor, Kate serves on Gulf Coast Carnival Association and St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy boards and previously chaired Coast Young Professionals. Recognized as a Top 10 Business Leader Under 40, she graduated from Leadership Gulf Coast and Leadership Mississippi. Kate and husband, Chris, have one daughter, Louisa. CHERYL JOHNSON SVP, Private Wealth Lending Advisor at Regions Bank Cheryl Johnson is the Private Wealth Lending Advisor for Regions Private Wealth Management in Mississippi, and the MS Gulf Coast Market Executive for Regions Bank. Cheryl is a banking veteran of 41 years. She has been recognized as the 2017 Woman of Achievement, Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women, South MS Outstanding Community Leader, Corporate Woman of Achievement, and Best of the Best (Regions Bank). 50
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MARY CRACCHIOLO SPAIN, APR Regional Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts International 20-year veteran of the MS tourism industry, Cracchiolo Spain serves as the Regional Director of PR for MGM Resorts International Mississippi. She is also the current Chair of Red Cross Biloxi, Visit MS Gulf Coast Regional Tourism Board Commissioner, and past chair of the PRSA Travel & Tourism section. DR. SHAUN WEAVER MCKEE President, Coastal Imaging Associates, P.A. Dr. Shaun Weaver McKee is a double board-certified neuroradiologist, 2-time Ironman triathlete and ultra-marathoner. Dr. McKee is a current member of the Medical Advisory Board for biotech company LFVN, and is president of The Vitality MD, an online optimal wellness site. BRANDIN BROSH Owner, Charisma “A Girl’s Best Outfit” Brandin has always loved fashion and opened the doors to Charisma in Downtown Ocean Springs 4 years ago. She has a passion for the Downtown area participating as a Chamber member and is a participator and advocate for all Downtown OS events. DHIANA MCKAIG SKRMETTI Executive Director, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Dhiana Skrmetti is a hands-on professional whose wide-ranging career has given her experience in nonprofits, military protocol, sales, research, marketing, fundraising, customer service and budgets. Motherhood to her two beautiful children is Skrmetti’s greatest personal achievement, while professionally, Skrmetti names creating the Women Entrepreneurs Small Business grant. SUCCESSFUL
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