Our Team

Jeannie Waller Zieren
Executive Director
601-339-2042 ext. 1
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Jeannie is the Executive Director for the Mississippi Main Street Association. Prior to this role, Jeannie served as the Director of Communication and Marketing from 2008-2025. A certified Main Street America Revitalization Professional (MSARP) since 2018, Jeannie enjoys promoting and advocating for Mississippi’s downtowns and working with partners to further Main Street's mission of economic revitalization through historic preservation. Jeannie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. Jeannie is a native of Jackson and a seventh generation Mississippian. She and her family live in Oxford.

Beth Raney
Deputy Director
601-339-2042 ext. 4
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Beth serves as the Deputy Director of the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA), where she oversees grants and special projects, business and finance operations, and membership development and relations. Since joining MMSA in 2019, Beth has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of Business and Finance and Director of Office Operations. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, Beth brings experience in managing 501(c)(3) organizations, with a focus on financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and mission-driven program support. Her work supports MMSA’s statewide initiatives and expanding the organization’s reach and resources. Beth is especially passionate about telling the stories of Mississippi’s Main Street communities and the powerful impact they have in making the state a better place to live, work, and play. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and lives in Clinton with her family.

Anna Boyd Hawks
Director of Community Services
601-339-2042 ext. 3
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Anna is the Director of Community Services for the Mississippi Main Street Association. Over the last 11 years, Anna has worked with small teams in Mississippi to accomplish a substantial number of meaningful and community-impacting projects. She worked previously with Main Street Clinton as Assistant Director and later served as Vice President on the Main Street Clinton Board of Directors and Festival Director for the Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival. Anna's work in brand and product management for three creative agencies produced a variety of projects centered around brand and organization priorities and goals, working closely with non-profits, tourism entities, and state agencies across Mississippi. Anna also served as Director of the Olde Towne Depot for the City of Clinton. Anna has a Master of Business Administration from Mississippi College. She resides with her family in Clinton.

Paige Choat
Office Manager
601-339-2042 ext. 0
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Paige is the Office Manager at the Mississippi Main Street Association. With an extensive background in Human Resources, Paige provides support to the MMSA Team and oversees all office administration functions. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Paige received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the Mississippi State University. She lives in Brandon with her family.

Lila Carter Winfield
Marketing and Outreach Specialist
601-339-2042 ext. 2
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Lila Winfield serves as the Marketing and Outreach Specialist for the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA). In this role, she leads the organization’s statewide marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives, connecting with Main Street members, investors, partners, legislators, municipal officials, media, and the public. She also coordinates MMSA’s conferences, trainings, and special events. A native of Starkville, Lila graduated from Mississippi State University in May 2024 with a degree in marketing. Prior to joining MMSA, she served as the Digital Content Manager for Visit Mississippi. Lila resides with her family in Ridgeland.