Jennifer Prather has officially been named the new director of tourism for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.
The change in position was announced by the GSDP via press release on Tuesday.
Prather first joined the Greater Starkville Development Partnership in January 2013 as special events and projects coordinator and has most recently served as interim director of tourism since April 2016.
“We are very excited to name Jennifer to this role," said GSDP CEO Scott Maynard. "She has done an excellent job in the interim and we are looking forward to what she will bring in the future. Her experience in this area will be an asset to the community.“
In her new role, Prather will head the Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Starkville Main Street association, focusing on the development and implementation of programs and campaigns to further establish and promote Starkville as a premier destination in the State of Mississippi and enhance quality of life for all citizens.
“I am honored to be chosen to fill this role and I look forward to serving my community by promoting Starkville," Prather said. "I am proud of Starkville and passionate about capitalizing on the opportunities that lie ahead of us."