Joe Azar
Executive Director
- Oversees daily activities of the Panola Partnership
- Handles the recruitment, retention, and expansion of industry and retail to Panola County
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials
- Recruits and retains quality workforce through the promotion of ACT Work Ready Communities
- Organizes and monitors economic development project activities.
Diane Merrill
Economic and Workforce Development Project Manager / Office Manager
- Organizes and monitors economic and workforce development projects
- Handles all billing, accounts payable and receivable
- Coordinate Aspire Mississippi Team project – Made In Panola
- Assist Executive Director as needed with meetings, events, and projects
- Prepares monthly Board Meeting financial reports
- Reconciles all Partnership accounts
Mamie Avery
Batesville Main Street Director | Panola Partnership Community Development
- Serves as Main Street Director for Batesville Main Street Program
- Coordinator of the Ambassador Programs
- Manages membership events such as ribbon cuttings, grand openings and Partnership events
- Coordinates revitalization and improvements in Downtown Batesville
- Assist Executive Director as needed with meetings, events, and projects
Katie Azar
Administrative Assistant / Front Desk
- Initial contact for prospective clients, members, and general public
- Oversee a variety of membership events including ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and open house events
- Manages membership database and offers support to all members
- Manages membership records
- Oversees website content, and email communications
- Assist Executive Director and others as needed with various meetings, events, and projects