Board of Trustees

MDAH is governed by a nine-member board of trustees whose president is Spence Flatgard. Katie Blount has served as department director since February 2015. The department’s five divisions are responsible for the agency’s sites and programs.

Board

Spence Flatgard, Ridgeland, President
Hilda Cope Povall, Cleveland, Vice President

Carter Burns, Natchez
Nancy Carpenter, Columbus 
Betsey Hamilton, New Albany 
Mark E. Keenum, Starkville
Lucius M. Lampton, MD, Magnolia
TJ Taylor, Madison

Director

Katie Blount
kblount@mdah.ms.gov
601-576-6854

Directors Emeritus

H.T. Holmes
Elbert R. Hilliard

Volunteer

Be part of history. Volunteer with MDAH and help us preserve and connect Mississippi’s rich historic resources with people around the world.


Volunteer