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Face of Coastal Mississippi
JUDY YOUNG
With over four decades of experience, Judy Young, Coastal Mississippi’s Chief Executive Officer, leads her team with a steady hand, steering the destination toward continued growth in the fast-paced, ever-changing tourism industry.
Having relocated from New Braunfels, Texas, in 2022, Young’s extensive background showcased her knowledge of tourism program design, product development, marketing direction, convention and leisure sales, logistics and supplier management, department administration, and advocacy.
With a diverse array of leisure and
business opportunities, including dining, accommodations, meeting and sports venues, attractions, and more, Coastal Mississippi is at the forefront of strategically driving tourism development across Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties. With seamless integration, Young and the Coastal Mississippi team highlight the destination’s distinctive appeal to travelers from near and far.
“We have an exceptionally talented team at Coastal Mississippi,” says Young. “Collectively, they’ve invested years into sharpening their craft and elevating our
region’s tourism landscape. This group isn’t just skilled—they’re passionate storytellers who bring warmth, energy, and a spark of wit to everything they do. I’m immensely proud to stand alongside them, and I’m continually inspired by what lies ahead for the Coast.”
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