962 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg MS 39401

Our Staff

Jeremiah Branch

Executive Director
Email: jbranch@co.forrest.ms.us
Number: 601-583-7500

Scott Drennan

Director of Operations
Number: 601-544-6598

Danielle Gaitanis

Administrative Assistant
Email: dgaitanis@co.forrest.ms.us
Number: 601-583-7800

April Shoffner

Director of Food and Beverage
Email: ashoffner@forrestcountyms.us
Number: 601-337-8827

Board of Supervisors

The James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center is owned and operated by Forrest County, Mississippi and under the supervision of the county’s elected Board. Five supervisors, representing the counties five districts, are elected and serve four-year terms.

  • District 1 Supervisor – Gentry Mordica
  • District 2 Supervisor – Sharon Thompson
  • District 3 Supervisor – Steve Stringer
  • District 4 Supervisor – Rod Woullard
  • District 5 Supervisor – Terri Bell

All members of the Board of Supervisors may be contacted at 601-545-6000.

Advisory Council

The Forrest County Multi Purpose Center Advisory Council is made up of community volunteers and is appointed by the Forrest County Board of Supervisors. The Council recommends in facility maintenance, operations, construction, extension of recreational facilities and programs for the wholesome and healthful recreation of all citizens of Forrest County.

The following members make up the Advisory Council:

  • James K. Dukes, Chairman
  • Clifford O. Rudder, Jr.,
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • George C. Boone
  • Dr. Richard Conn
  • Charles McMahan